scope:

This commercial item description (CID) covers technical grades of modified commercial monoethanolamine and triethanolamine. Monoethanolamine is intended for use as a decontaminant for riot control agent CS (orthochlorobenzylidene malononitrile) and for the chemical agent CSI dispersing equipment. Monoethanolamine is also intended for the removal of carbon dioxide from air, other gases, and liquids by absorption. 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.