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Diethanolamine, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Diethanolamine is used in the preparation of morpholine and diethanolamides, which is an active ingredient in cosmetics and shampoos. It acts as a surfactant and a corrosion inhibitor. It is utilized to remove hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide from natural gas. Further, it is an intermediate used in the rubber chemicals, as a humectant and a softening agent, and as an emulsifier and dispersing agent in agricultural chemicals. In addition to this, it is used in cutting oils, cleaners, soaps, polishers, and pharmaceuticals.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Diethanolamine is used in the preparation of morpholine and diethanolamides, which is an active ingredient in cosmetics and shampoos. It acts as a surfactant and a corrosion inhibitor. It is utilized to remove hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide from natural gas. Further, it is an intermediate used in the rubber chemicals, as a humectant and a softening agent, and as an emulsifier and dispersing agent in agricultural chemicals. In addition to this, it is used in cutting oils, cleaners, soaps, polishers, and pharmaceuticals.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Hygroscopic and air sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, copper, zinc, carbon dioxide and iron.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 27°C to 30°C |
| Density | 1.097 |
| pH | 11 |
| Boiling Point | 268°C to 270°C |
| Flash Point | 176°C (349°F) |
| Assay Percent Range | 99% |
| Odor | Ammonia-like |
| Refractive Index | 1.477 |
| Quantity | 2500 g |
| Beilstein | 605315 |
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Safety and Handling
- Diethanolamine
- Danger
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P362-Take off contaminated clothing.
- P501-Dispose of contents/container to in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations..
RUO – Research Use Only