What are the physical properties of diethanolamine (CAS 111-42-2)?

What is diethanolamine (CAS 111-42-2)?

Diethanolamine is a white, crystalline (sand-like) solid or a colorless to yellow, syrupy liquid with a mild ammonia-like odor. It is used in specialty textiles, weed killers, detergents, shampoos, paints, and metal-working fluids.

What is another name for diethanolamine?

Diethanolamine, commonly known as DEA, is a colorless, viscous liquid characterized by its ammonia-like odor. With the chemical formula C4H11NO2, DEA is an organic compound that, while liquid at room temperature, can also exist as a white crystalline solid.

What are the physical properties of diethanolamine?

Physical properties: Diethanolamine is a colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid and is hygroscopic. It has a low melting point, is readily soluble in water, and is also soluble in many organic solvents, such as alcohols and ethers.

What are the uses of diethanolamine (CAS 111-42-2)?

• Coatings and plastics: Diethanolamine is an excellent emulsifier and is widely used in the coatings and plastics industries. It can improve the quality of coatings and plastics, increasing the product's abrasion resistance, temperature resistance, and flexibility.
• Inks: Diethanolamine can be used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in inks, giving the ink good uniformity and flexibility.
• Soap: Diethanolamine is an excellent surfactant that can enhance the moisturizing effect of soap, making it softer.
• Pesticides: Diethanolamine can be used as an insecticide and fungicide in agricultural production to control pests and diseases.
• Cosmetics: Diethanolamine can improve the texture of cosmetics, increase lubrication, and improve the foaming properties and cleaning power of products.

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