Diethanolamine

Synonym(s)

: 2,2`-iminodiethanol, diolamine, iminodiethanol, 2-(2-Hydroxyethylamino) ethanol

Mol. Formula

: C4H11NO2

EC / List no.

: 203-868-0

CAS no.

: 111-42-2

Molecular weight

: 105,14

Diethanolamine is a member of the class of ethanol amines having an N-hydroxyethyl substance. It has a role as a human xenobiotic metabolite. It is obtained from an ethanolamine.

Application

» This substance is used in the following products: fuels, washing and cleaning products, biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products), and cosmetics and personal care products.
» Hydraulic fluids in automotive suspension, lubricants and brake fluids in engine oil, tyres, engineered wood products, treated textiles and fabrics, brake pads in trucks or cars, sanding of buildings (bridges, facades) or vehicles (ships).

Product Specifications

Physical and Chemical Properties
» Diethanolamine appears as an oily colorless liquid or solid white crystals.
» It has a slight rotten fish or ammonia odor.

Properties

Characteristics	Unit	Value	Condition
Melting point	°C	27
Boiling point	°C	268.8
Solubility	g/ L	1000	20 °C, soluble with water
Density	g/ cm3	1.1	20 °C
Flash point	°C	176	Closed cup
Vapor pressure	Pa	0.009	20 °C
LogP		-2.46	25 °C
Autoignition temperature	°C	375
Viscosity	cP	351.9	30 °C
pH		11	0.1 N aqueous solution
Refractive index		1.4776	20 °C