Description

Diethanolamine [C4H11NO2 or (CH2CH2OH)2NH]

The compound is abbreviated as DEA or DEOA. It Is also known as diolamine, Iminodiethanol, or diothylolamine just to mention a few. Its appearance is that of an oily colourless liquid or solid white crystals. It has a mild ammonia-like odour or slight rotten fish.

Some of the applications of diethanolamine include:

1. It is used in the purification of natural gases.
2. It is used in the production of morpholine.
3. It is used as a humectant and softening agent, as an intermediate in the rubber chemicals industry.
4. It is used as an emulsifier and dispersing agent in some agricultural chemicals.
5. It is used in cutting oils, shampoos, polishers, soaps, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
6. It is used in the manufacture of lubricants that are used in the textile industry.
7. It is used in the production of liquid detergents that are used as emulsions for paints, cleaners, polishes, and shampoos.
8. It is used as a surfactant foam booster.
9. It is used as an opacifying agent.