Monoethanolamine (MEA) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- MEA
- 2-Aminoethanol
- Ethanolamine
- Monoethanol Amine
Monoethanolamine supplier for oil and gas, cleaning, personal-care and manufacturing buyers in Malaysia. Also called MEA, 2-aminoethanol, ethanolamine or aminoethanol, this clear viscous primary alkanolamine combines amine and alcohol functionality in one molecule.
Commercial material is commonly supplied around 99% MEA for industrial and gas treating duty, with higher-purity or tighter colour cuts requested for cosmetic and fine formulation work. It is soluble in water, alcohols and most organic solvents, which supports aqueous scrubbing and detergent systems.
Gas processors use monoethanolamine to scrub CO2 and H2S from natural gas and refinery streams. Detergent makers use it as a feedstock for soaps, surfactants and liquid cleaners, while selected personal-care, paint and manufacturing formulations specify MEA as a neutraliser or intermediate.
Send the required MEA grade or assay, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 141-43-5
- Formula
- C2H7NO
- Grade
- technical, industrial
- Appearance
- clear colourless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Monoethanolamine grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monoethanolamine 99% (MEA 99) | clear colourless to pale yellow viscous liquid | typically about 99% MEA | Standard commercial cut for gas treating, detergent intermediates, cleaners and general industrial manufacture where a high MEA content is specified. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| High-purity monoethanolamine | clear colourless viscous liquid | — | Tighter colour and impurity control for personal-care, cosmetic and fine formulation work, or process uses that call for a higher-purity MEA cut. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy monoethanolamine from ChemTrade
Request a quote for monoethanolamine
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear colourless to pale yellow, viscous liquid | — |
| Solubility | soluble in water, alcohol and most organic solvents | — |
| Chemical character | primary alkanolamine (amine and alcohol functionality); weak base used in acid-gas scrubbing, neutralisation and surfactant manufacture | — |
| Typical commercial grade | about 99% MEA, with exact assay and colour confirmed against the required grade | — |
Monoethanolamine applications
Safety and handling
- Classification
- corrosive, irritant
Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from incompatible substances. Use gloves and eye protection; undiluted monoethanolamine can irritate or burn skin and eyes. Rinse thoroughly with water on contact and follow the safety information for the quoted grade.
Common questions about monoethanolamine
Is monoethanolamine the same as DEA or TEA?
No. Monoethanolamine (MEA) is a different chemical from diethanolamine (DEA) and triethanolamine (TEA). Each has its own CAS number and typical process uses. Order the ethanolamine named on your specification; do not substitute one for another without reformulation work.
What is monoethanolamine used for in gas treating and detergents?
In oil and gas processing, MEA is a common amine solvent for scrubbing CO2 and H2S from gas streams. In cleaning chemistry it is a feedstock for soaps, detergents and alkanolamide surfactants, and can contribute alkalinity in liquid cleaners. Suitability still depends on the process design and grade.
Which monoethanolamine grade should a buyer request?
Commercial material is often specified around 99% MEA for industrial and gas treating use. Higher-purity or tighter colour cuts are requested for personal-care and fine formulation work. State the assay, colour and any impurity limits your process requires so the quotation can match them.
What specifications should be included in an MEA enquiry?
Provide the required assay or grade, appearance or colour preference if relevant, application, quantity and delivery location. If you already run a production grade, include the current specification or COA limits so the offered material can be matched more closely.
Can documentation and packing be requested with the quotation?
Yes. List the product documents and preferred pack format in the enquiry. Available documentation, packing and commercial details are confirmed for the quoted grade.
What details are needed for a monoethanolamine price enquiry?
Provide the grade or assay, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location. Mention any preferred packing and documentation needs so the quotation can address the full requirement.