Diethanolamine (DEA) Market to Record Study Growth by 2025
March 19, 2018 at 14:53 PM EDT
Albany, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/19/2018 -- Diethanolamine or DEA is a colorless deliquescent crystalline or liquid amino alcohol with the chemical formula (HOCH2CH2)2NH, with uses similar to ethanolamine. DEA is an organic compound, which is white solid at room temperature. The compound is attained when ammonia chemically reacts with ethylene oxide. As a result of this reaction, monoethanolamine and triethanolamine are also formed. Diethanolamine belongs to alcohol and amine chemical groups. In the alcohol form, diethanolamine is hygroscopic in nature which reacts to form esters, whereas in the amine form, the compound is alkaline in nature and forms soap and salt upon reaction with acids. This unique characteristic of diethanolamine allows its usage in a wide range of applications. DEA in an aqueous solution is extensively used as a gas scrubbing agent. It is used to manufacture personal care products, metal works, and textiles.