DOW Diethanolamine (DEA) is commonly reacted with fats, oils or derived fatty acids to form amides which are used as foam stabilizers, emulsifiers and viscosity builders in personal care products such as shampoos, cosmetics and dishwashing liquids. It is also used for treating natural and refinery gas and liquid streams. Carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide are the principle contaminants removed.
DEA Fast Facts:
Molecular weight 105.14
Product Name: Diethanolamine (DEA)
Chemical Name: Diethanolamine
Chemical Family: Alkanolamines
Formula: HN-(CH2CH2OH)2
CAS # 111-42-2
Amount (%W/W) >= 99%
Odor Mildly ammoniacal
DOW DEA is offered in DEA LFG grade and is used primarily in the following applications:
Agricultural
Cement
Detergents/Cleaners/Fabric Softeners
Gas Treating
Personal Care Products
Pharmaceuticals
Photographic Chemicals
Textiles
Urethane Foams
For more information please see our Table of Physical Properties.
