Alkanolamines are polyfunctional molecules that include the properties of both alcohols and amines, and because of this they serve as key intermediates in the development of a wide range of products.

The Tesoro refinery, Kapolei, Ha., improved operation of its hydrogen plant amine unit by switching to a specialty amine. The methyldiethanolamine (MDEA)-based solvent reduced system corrosion, and ...

During operation with elevated levels of CO 2 degradation products, the liquid treating system experienced corrosion failures on process equipment and operational upsets including amine-hydrocarbon ...