DIETHANOLAMINE (DEA)

Diethanolamine (DEA) is an organic compound belonging to the class of amino alcohols. It is a thick oily liquid. It mixes with water in all respects, has weak basic properties.

Application: Used as a gas scrubbing agent to absorb acidic gases. It serves as a key surfactant in cosmetics and liquid detergents, and acts as an intermediate in agrochemicals and textile processing.