Description
1. Product Overview
Monoethanolamine (MEA) 99% is a high-purity alkanolamine widely used in industrial gas treatment systems for the efficient removal of acid gases such as carbon dioxide (CO₂) and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S). As a primary solvent in amine gas sweetening units, MEA delivers fast reaction kinetics and high absorption capacity, making it a preferred solution in natural gas processing and refinery operations.
Its strong reactivity with acidic gases enables reliable purification of hydrocarbon streams, ensuring compliance with pipeline specifications and environmental regulations. Strategically, Monoethanolamine 99% plays a critical role in energy infrastructure, supporting clean fuel production, operational safety, and emission control across global oil and gas operations.
2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics
- Chemical Composition:
- Monoethanolamine (C₂H₇NO) ≥ 99%
- Water ≤ 1%
- Trace amine derivatives and impurities (controlled)
- Purity Level / Grade:
- Industrial / Gas Treatment Grade
- Typical Purity: ≥ 99%
- Physical Characteristics:
- Form: Liquid
- Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow
- Odor: Mild ammonia-like odor
- Density: Approx. 1.01 g/cm³ at 20°C
- Boiling Point: Approx. 170°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, dry storage conditions
- Store in corrosion-resistant containers away from oxidizing agents
3. Core Industrial Applications
Primary Industries
- Natural gas processing
- Oil refining and petrochemical operations
- Industrial gas treatment systems
- Carbon capture and environmental control
Operational Use Cases
- Acid gas removal (CO₂ and H₂S) in gas sweetening units
- Purification of natural gas prior to pipeline transport
- Refinery gas treating for sulfur recovery units
- Carbon capture processes in industrial emissions control
Performance & Cost Advantages
Monoethanolamine provides rapid absorption kinetics and high chemical reactivity with acidic gases, enabling efficient removal of CO₂ and H₂S even at relatively low solvent concentrations. This results in effective gas purification with predictable operational performance.
Compared with more complex amine blends, MEA offers lower solvent cost, straightforward regeneration processes, and proven reliability in large-scale gas treatment systems. Its compatibility with established amine unit designs makes it a practical and economically efficient solution for gas purification operations.
4. Competitive Advantages
- Quality Consistency: High-purity ≥99% MEA with strict quality control and batch testing.
- Supply Reliability: Stable sourcing from established chemical production facilities.
- Logistics Capability: Flexible bulk shipping via ISO tanks, tankers, and drums.
- Price Competitiveness: Cost-efficient solvent for gas sweetening and acid gas removal.
- Sustainability Benefits: Supports emission control and CO₂ removal in energy systems.
- Technical Documentation: Full COA, SDS, and specification sheets provided.
- Technical Support: Application guidance for amine gas treatment systems and solvent management.
Monoethanolamine 99% represents a strategic sourcing decision for energy and petrochemical operators seeking reliable acid gas removal performance, operational efficiency, and compliance with environmental standards.
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 specifications
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