Ethanolamine/ monoethanolamine supplier Manufacturer in visakhapatnam India

vizag chemical is one of the leading monoethanolamines Ethanolamine chemical suppliers in India. We are based in Rxmarine and have been established since 1996. From the foundation date, Vizag chemical manufactures and distributes laboratory chemicals and chemical solutions to the industry, Our Company philosophy is to supply our Customers with quality chemicals at competitive prices, with efficient service and prompt deliveries. It allows us to develop profitable and ethical business relationships with both, our customers and suppliers.​

Ethanolamine, also called 2-aminoethanol or monoethanolamine (often abbreviated as ETA or MEA), is an organic chemical compound with the formula HOCH2CH2NH2. The molecule is both a primary amine and a primary alcohol (due to a hydroxyl group). Ethanolamine is a colorless, viscous liquid with an odor reminiscent of that of ammonia. Its derivatives are widespread in nature; e.g., lipids.The ethanolamines comprise a group of amino alcohols. A class of antihistamines is identified as ethanolamines, which includes carbinoxamine, clemastine, dimenhydrinate, diphenhydramine, and doxyla.

Industrial production
Monoethanolamine is produced by reacting ethylene oxide with aqueous ammonia; the reaction also produces diethanolamine and triethanolamine. The ratio of the products can be controlled by changing the stoichiometry of the reactants.

Applications
Ethanolamine is commonly called monoethanolamine or MEA in order to be distinguished from diethanolamine (DEA) and triethanolamine (TEA). It is used as feedstock in the production of detergents, emulsifiers, polishes, pharmaceuticals, corrosion inhibitors, chemical intermediates.

Gas stream scrubbing
gas Like other amines, monoethanolamine is a weak base and this property is exploited in its use in gas scrubbing.Aqueous solutions of MEA (solutions of MEA in water) are used as a gas stream scrubbing liquid in amine treaters. For example, aqueous MEA is used to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) and H2S from various gas streams; e.g., flue gas and sour natural gas. The MEA ionizes dissolved acidic compounds, making them polar and considerably more soluble.MEA scrubbing solutions can be recycled through a regeneration unit. When heated MEA, being rather a weak base, will release dissolved H2S or CO2 gas resulting in a pure MEA solution.  For example, reacting ethanolamine with ammonia gives ethylenediamine, a precursor of the commonly used chelating agent, EDTA :

Other use

In pharmaceutical formulations, MEA is used primarily for buffering or preparation of emulsions. MEA can be used as pH regulator in cosmetics.En from ethanolamine.pngIt is also an injectable sclerosant as a treatment option for symptomatic hemorrhoids. 2-5 ml of ethanolamine oleate can be injected into the mucosa just above the hemorrhoids to cause ulceration and mucosal fixation thus preventing hemorrhoids from descending out of the anal canal.

pH-control amine

Ethanolamine is often used for alkalinization of water in steam cycles of power plants, including nuclear power plants with pressurized water reactors. This alkalinization is performed to control corrosion of metal components. ETA (or sometimes a similar organic amine; e.g., morpholine) is selected because it does not accumulate in steam generators (boilers) and crevices due to its volatility, but rather distributes relatively uniformly throughout the entire steam cycle. In such application, ETA is a key ingredient of so-called "all-volatile treatment" of water (AVT).