scope:

This commercial item description (CID) covers technical grades of commercial monoethanolamine and triethanolamine. Monoethanolamine is intended for use as a decontaminant for riot control agent CS (ortho-chlorobenzylidene malononitrile) and for the chemical agent CS1 dispersing equipment. Monoethanolamine is also intended for the removal of carbon dioxide from air and other gases. Triethanolamine is intended for use when an organic base is required, as in maintaining alkalinity of water solutions to prevent corrosion in such equipment as boilers, pipes, and radiators.