Sasol Monoethanolamine

Monoethanolamine (MEA) with a purity of 99% For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Name: Monoethanolamine (MEA)

CAS Number: 141-43-5

Chemical Family: Amines

Synonyms: 1-Amino-2-hydroxyethane, 2-Amino-1-ethanol, 2-aminoethan-1-ol, 2-Aminoethanol, 2-aminoethyl alcohol, 2-Ethanolamine, 2-Hydroxyethanamine, 2-Hydroxyethylamine, beta-aminoethanol, beta-ethanolamine, beta-hydroxyethylamine, ETA, MEA, Monoethanolamine, β-Aminoethyl Alcohol

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CAS No.
141-43-5
EC No.
205-483-3

Applications & Uses

Markets

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid
Miscible In
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Number (APHA)max. 10mg Pt/lDIN EN 1557
Monoethanolamine Contentmin. 99.5% massGC
Viscosity at 20°Capprox. 28mPas
Density at 20°Capprox. 1.02g/mlDIN 51757
Setting Pointapprox. 10°CDIN ISO 3841
Water Content10-50% massDIN EN 13267

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Road tankers, Railway tankers, about 200 I iron drums.

Storage & Handling

Storage And Handling

Stored in Stainless steel vessels (Steel No: 1.4541 or 1.4571 or iron vessel at about 35°C; no light metals and no copper

Precautions for safe handling 

Advice on safe handling

  • Wear personal protective equipment.
  • Avoid contact with skin and eyes

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

  • Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
  • Normal measures for preventive fire protection

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage areas and containers

  • Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.

Storage class (TRGS 510)

  • 10: Combustible liquids

Other data 

  • Stable at normal ambient temperature and pressure.

Container Material

  • Suitable Materials: Stainless steel: 1.4541, 1.4571 (DIN); X6CrNiTi18-10, X6CrNiMoTi17-12-2 (EN); 321, 316 Ti (AISI), Stainless steel unsuitable materials: Zinc, Aluminum, copper/copper alloys, Light metals/light metal alloys