Description
1. Product Overview
Methyldiethanolamine (MDEA) 99% is a high-purity tertiary amine widely used in industrial gas treatment systems for the selective removal of acid gases such as hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) and carbon dioxide (CO₂). It serves as a critical solvent in gas sweetening processes across oil & gas, petrochemical, and natural gas processing facilities.
The product delivers high absorption efficiency, low energy regeneration requirements, and excellent operational stability compared to conventional amine systems. Strategically, MDEA plays a vital role in enabling regulatory-compliant gas purification, protecting downstream equipment, and improving process economics in large-scale hydrocarbon processing operations.
2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics
- Chemical Composition:
- Methyldiethanolamine (MDEA) — C₅H₁₃NO₂
- Trace water and controlled amine impurities
- Purity Level / Grade:
- ≥ 99% Methyldiethanolamine
- Industrial Gas Treatment Grade
- Physical Characteristics:
- Form: Liquid
- Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow
- Odor: Mild amine odor
- Density: Approx. 1.03–1.05 g/cm³ at 20°C
- Boiling Point: ~247°C
- Highly soluble in water and alcohols
- Packaging Options:
- Bulk tanker trucks
- ISO tank containers
- IBC totes (1,000 L)
- Drums (200 L)
- BULK 20MT shipments
- Shelf Life:
- Typically 24 months under sealed storage conditions
- Store in dry, well-ventilated environments away from strong oxidizers
3. Core Industrial Applications
Primary Industries
- Oil and gas processing
- Natural gas treatment plants
- Petrochemical and refining operations
- Industrial gas purification
Operational Use Cases
- Acid gas removal in natural gas sweetening units
- Hydrogen sulfide removal in refinery gas streams
- Carbon dioxide absorption in gas purification systems
- Feedstock gas conditioning prior to liquefaction or pipeline transport
Performance & Cost Advantages
MDEA provides superior selectivity for hydrogen sulfide removal compared to primary and secondary amines, allowing efficient acid gas separation with reduced solvent circulation rates. Its lower heat of reaction significantly reduces regeneration energy requirements, improving plant operating efficiency.
Compared to conventional amine solvents such as monoethanolamine (MEA) or diethanolamine (DEA), MDEA systems offer lower corrosion risk, longer solvent life, and reduced operational costs in large-scale gas treatment installations.
4. Competitive Advantages
- Quality Consistency: High-purity ≥99% MDEA with strict batch quality control.
- Supply Reliability: Stable sourcing with scalable production and global distribution capability.
- Logistics Capability: Bulk liquid handling with ISO tank and tanker shipment options.
- Price Competitiveness: Cost-efficient solvent solution for large-scale gas sweetening operations.
- Sustainability Benefits: Lower regeneration energy consumption supports reduced operational emissions.
- Technical Documentation: COA, SDS, and detailed technical specifications available.
- Technical Support: Process integration guidance for amine gas treatment systems.
MDEA 99% represents a strategic procurement choice for gas processing facilities seeking high-efficiency acid gas removal, lower energy consumption, and long-term solvent performance.
5. Commercial & Supply Information
- Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT
- Loading Capacity:
- 20ft ISO Tank Container: Approx. 20–24 MT depending on density and transport regulations
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