Alcohols & Glycols
REACH
Acetylethanolamine
CAS Number
142-26-7
EC Number
205-530-8
What is Acetylethanolamine?
Acetylethanolamine (CAS 142-26-7), also known as Acetamide MEA and acetic monoethanolamide, is a bifunctional amide-alcohol compound.
Where is Acetylethanolamine used?
- Personal care and cosmetics: humectant, emulsifier and rheology modifier in creams, lotions and hair care
- Textile processing: finishing baths and dyeing auxiliaries that improve fiber wettability and dye penetration uniformity
- Leather processing: fat-liquoring and softening formulations with controlled viscosity and moisture retention
- Paper manufacturing: coating and sizing preparations that improve surface uniformity and water retention
Commercial specifications
- Drums and IBC containers; bulk quantities for high-volume procurement
Other Names (Synonyms)
acetic monoethanolamide|N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)acetamide|Acetamide MEA|N-Acetylethanolamine
What are the physical properties of Acetylethanolamine?
Melting Point 63-65 °C
Boiling Point 166-167 °C @ Press: 8 Torr
Density 1.1079 g/cm³ @ Temp: 25 °C
Flash Point 350 °F
Appearance clear viscous white to yellow liquid
Color Clear white to yellow
Form Liquid
Water Solubility Soluble in water, 1e+006 mg/L @ 25°C (est), soluble in alcohol and ether.
Vapor Pressure 0.368-10.5Pa at 25-70℃
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.472(lit.)
Log P -0.117 at 22.2℃ and pH5.4
How is Acetylethanolamine classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS05· Corrosive GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H315 Causes skin irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Acetylethanolamine?
HS Code 29241990
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
WGK (Germany) 2