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