Diethanolamine also known as di ethanol amine (DEA) is used in detergents, personal care products and textile finishing. Other applications include use
as intermediates in agricultural and photographic chemicals, and as catalysts that promote stability during the reaction process in the manufacture of flexible and rigid urethane foams.
The analysis of di ethanol amine (diethanolamine) is as follow :
| Properties | Spec,Value | Unit | Test Method |
| Purity | 98.5 MIN | WT% | MA- 503 |
| Color | 15 MAX | Pt-Co | ASTM D 1209 |
| Water | 0.15 MAX | WT% | ASTM D 1364 |
| MEA | 0.6 MAX | WT% | MA-503 |
| TEA | 0.8 MAX | WT% | MA-503 |
| SP.GR (20/20)°C | 1.09 – 1094 | – | ASTM D 891 |
| Equivalent M.W | 104 – 106 | WT% | MA-238 |
Application: Diethanolamine known as Di ethanol amine (DEA) is used in Polyurethanes, anti corrosion ferrous, cement industries, textile industries, acid gas removal