Monoethanolamines ( MEA)

MEA: Mono Ethanol Amine Formula :H2N CH2CH2OHMol. Weight: 61.08 MEA offers wide range of applications mainly in personal care products, Textile finishing, Detergents, To prevent corrosion in metal working & wood treating. As MEA exhibit both the properties of Amine & Alcohol it shows unique capability for reactions common for both the groups. As amine MEA is slightly alkaline & reacts with acid to form soaps or salts. As an alcohol it is hygroscopic & can be esterified.