MEA LFG

This ethanolamine is a low freeze grade (LFG) variation of MEA for easier handling in colder ambient temperatures (freezing point: -13°C/8.6°F). It is a blend of 85% MEA and 15% deionized water.

Physical Properties

 Chemical Name
 CAS Number
 Structural Formula
Physical Form, 25°C
 Grade Explanation
2-Aminoethanol (monoethanolamine) 141-43-5
7732-18-51
HOC2H4NH2 Liquid Low Freeze, 15% H2O

  Viscosity, cps
Boiling Point, °C (°F) 760 mm Hg Freezing Point, °C (°F) †† Flash Point, °C (°F) Specific Gravity, 25/4°C Pounds per Gallon, 25°C  25°C  60°C
130 (266) -13 (8.6) 98 (208)2 1.022 8.52 17 4

1 H2O
2 Cleveland Open Cup (No E.P. via Closed Cup methods)
† The physical property data shown are to be considered typical properties, not specifications.
†† Alkanolamines may supercool. Exact freezing point is not always predictable.

PDFs
Handling Frozen Ethanolamines (33K PDF)
Ethanolamines: Low Freezing Grades(33K PDF)
Biodegradability of the Ethanolamines (33K PDF)
Basic Chemicals with Surfactant Properties for Personal Care Products (33K PDF)
Toxicology Overview: Ethanolamines (33K PDF)
Ethanolamine Storage and Handling Considerations (33K PDF)