Dietanolamine is often abbreviated as DEA or DEKA. Pure diethanolamine is white solid at room temperature. Like other organic amines, diethanolamine is a weak base.DEA dissolves in water due to its hydrophilic structure.
Dietanolamine is used in the production of anionic and nonionic surfactants. Dietanolamine is found in detergents, in the structure of car wash shampoos. Dietanolamine is used in corrosion inhibitors in rubber vulcanization triggers. Dietanolamine is used for latex photo developers and in the production of photographic chemicals. Dietanolamine acts as a neutralizing agent and anti-corrosion agent in wax removers.
| Cas No | 111-42-2 |
| EINECS No | 203-868-0 |
| Chemical Formula | C4H11O2 |
| View | Colorless crystals |
| Purity(%) | 99.5 |
| Density (Kg / Liter) | 1.097 |
| Flash Point, ° C | 138 |
| Boiling Point, ° C | 271 |
