Formula: | C₄H₁₂N₂O |
EC Number (EINECS): | 203-867-5 |
HS Code: | 29221900 |
UN Number: | 2735 |
IUPAC Name: | 2-(2-Aminoethylamino)ethanol |
Also Known As: | AEEA; N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)ethane-1,2-diamine |
Molecular Weight, g/mol: | 104.15 |
Appearance: | Clear to pale yellow liquid |
Odor: | Ammoniacal |
Melting Point, °C: | -28 |
Boiling Point, °C: | 243 |
Density, g/cm³ (at 20°C): | 1.027 |
Flash Point, °C: | 132 (closed cup) |
Solubility: | Miscible with water and most polar solvents |
pH (1% solution): | ~11.5 |
Purity, %: | ≥99 |
Grades Available: | Industrial, Technical |
Packaging: | 200kg drums, 1000kg IBC, bulk ISO tanks |
Primary Applications
Intermediate in the manufacture of chelating agents (e.g., EDTA)
Used in corrosion inhibitors for gas sweetening and oilfield chemicals
Raw material in fabric softeners, detergents, and surfactants
Secondary Applications
Additive in epoxy curing agents and resins
Used in polyurethane catalysts
Intermediate in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals
End Industries Served: Oil & Gas, Water Treatment, Detergents, Surfactants, Polymers, Textiles, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals
Hazard Class (GHS): Corrosive, Harmful
Hazard Statements (H-Codes):
H302: Harmful if swallowed
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H332: Harmful if inhaled
Precautionary Statements (P-Codes):
P260: Do not breathe vapors/mist
P280: Wear protective gloves/eye/face protection
P301 + P330 + P331: IF SWALLOWED – rinse mouth; do not induce vomiting
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES – rinse cautiously with water
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry, ventilated place
Keep container tightly closed
Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents
Transport Information
ADR/RID: Class 8, UN2735, PG II
IMDG: Class 8, UN2735, PG II
IATA: Class 8, UN2735, PG II
REACH Status (EU): Registered
FDA Approval: Not approved for direct food use
ISO Certification: Available on request (ISO 9001 for manufacturing grade)
Country Standards: Meets typical industrial specifications (BIS/ASTM equivalents)
Shelf Life: 1 year (if stored properly)
Country of Origin: [To be filled – e.g., India, China, EU]
Typical Packaging Sizes: 200kg drums, 1000kg IBCs, bulk ISO tanks
Storage Temperature: 15–30°C
Stability: Stable under normal storage conditions; hygroscopic and may absorb CO₂ from air