Applications in Various Industries:
- Chemical Industry: Used as an intermediate in the production of surfactants, lubricants, and corrosion inhibitors.
- Industrial Use: Employed in gas treatment processes to remove CO2 and H2S.
- Cosmetic and Personal Care: Found in some personal care products as a pH adjuster or emulsifier.
Where is AEEA Found?
- Natural Sources: Not naturally occurring; it is a synthetic compound.
- Industrial Production: Produced by reacting ethylene oxide with ethanolamine.
- Consumer Products: Found in surfactants, lubricants, and gas treatment chemicals.