Monoethanolamine (MEA) is a versatile chemical used in various industries. In the industrial sector, it is commonly used as a gas-scrubbing agent to remove acid gases (such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide) from natural gas and other industrial gases. MEA is also used in the production of detergents, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural products. Its characteristics include being a colorless liquid with a faint odor, highly soluble in water, and having a boiling point of approximately 170°C.