AdapT 100
Technical Data Sheet
General
information
CAS number main component:
Molecular formula:
Molecular weight:
REACH registration nr. MDEA:
Description
AdapT 100 is a clear hygroscopic liquid with an amine-like odour. The
product as supplied is colourless, but prolonged storage may cause a
yellowish discoloration.
Specifications
Property
Purity MDEA
Water
Colour
Secondary Amines*
105-59-9
C5H13NO2
119.16 g/mol
01-2119488970-24-0002
Specification
≥ 99.8%
≤ 0.1%
≤ 50 APHA
≤ 0.05%
Test method
GC
Karl Fischer
Colorimetry
GC
* Measured as monomethylaminoethanol
Principal
Application
The removal of sour or acid gas components such as hydrogen sulfide
(H2S) or carbon dioxide (CO2) from gas streams is a common process,
known as acid gas removal or gas sweetening.
These impurities have to be eliminated or reduced to a specified level,
for a variety of reasons: toxicity (H2S), corrosiveness of the gas, low
caloric value, environment or other reasons depending on the
application of the gas.
For over 50 years, alkanolamines have been used for acid gas
treatment in natural gas and petroleum processing industries. Taminco
AdapT solvent range is based on today’s most advanced and preferred
alkanolamine for gas treatment technology: MDEA, and MDEA-based
formulations.
Product features
AdapT 100 is a formulated MDEA-based solvent designed for the
selective removal of H2S from H2S and CO2 containing gas streams.
Compared to other amines (MEA, DEA, DGA, DIPA) used for this
application, it offers several major advantages:

Selectivity: AdapT 100 is a tertiary amine and can therefore not
react directly with CO2, the same way primary and secondary
amines react with CO2.

High solvent loading: AdapT 100 can be used up to a
concentration of 50 wt%, which is considerably higher compared
to the maximum concentrations for MEA or DEA. The result is a
higher specific loading capacity, which allows either a decrease
in circulation rate or higher gas feeding rates.

Low energy requirements: lower heat of reaction with acid
gases and the higher absorption capacity lead to lower energy
consumption for regeneration of the solvent.
Degradation resistance: primary and secondary amines like
MEA, DEA, DGA and DIPA can react irreversibly with CO2 or
COS and form oxazolidones and substituted ethylenediamines.

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These components not only represent a loss of active amine
strength, but they also have corrosive properties. The chemical
stability of AdapT 100 removes the need for amine reclaiming.
Services

Low corrosiveness: AdapT 100 is based on MDEA, which by
nature is the least corrosive of the typical amines being used for
gas sweetening, and on top of that there is no formation of
corrosive degradation products from irreversible reaction with
CO2.

Low solvent make-up: because of the relatively high boiling
point of AdapT 100 and the lack of product loss by degradation,
the solvent make-up tends to be on the lower side for AdapT 100
if the installations are correctly designed and operated.

Low capex and opex: due to the lower circulation rate and the
corrosion resistance, capital expenditure for new installations will
be reduced because of equipment size reduction and less
stringent metallurgical requirements. The reduced corrosion will
of course also lower the maintenance costs over time.
Amine Gas Treatment Unit system simulation
Based upon feed gas conditions, the installation design and type of
amine, unit performance can be predicted and optimized. The
simulation output and reporting are tailored towards your needs and
focus on the issues at hand. These simulations combined with our
application experience allow us to provide you with feedback on how to
improve the amine gas treatment unit operations (financial, operational
and quality) and to tailor our amine formulations to maximize
performance, such as energy reduction and reduced amine
consumption.
Technical support
Technical support is provided to all AdapT users. Our experienced
team of engineers is available around the clock to respond to your
questions. On-site troubleshooting by an experienced engineer can
also be arranged. Taminco can assist you with root cause analysis and
operational recommendations for issues such as off- spec treated gas,
foaming, high amine losses, high energy consumption, under capacity,
corrosion etc.
Amine analysis
Detailed chemical analysis of your amine solution is a key tool to
determine the overall quality of the system and identify the root cause
for problems such as foaming, corrosion, off spec product etc.
Taminco’s lab, highly experienced in amine analysis and interpretation,
is at your disposal. Analysis of lean amine samples includes (a.o):
sample appearance, physical-chemical properties, determination of free
and bonded amine, acid gas loading foam test, metal scan etc.
The results of the analysis are interpreted by our specialist team and
the necessary recommendations are provided. The frequency, content
and reporting of the analyses is customized towards your needs. Full
results are typically available within 7 working days after receipt of the
samples.
Sample kits
Sample shipping kits and detailed analytical procedures are available to
our customers upon request.
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Physical &
Chemical
Properties
Property
Appearance
Autoignition temperature
Boiling point
Critical pressure
Critical temperature
Density (20°C)
Dissociation constant, pKa (25°C)
Flash point (closed cup)
Freezing point
Heat capacity (20°C)
Heat of formation
Heat of vaporization
Octanol-water partition coefficient,
log Pow (pH 10.5; at 23°C)
Refractive index (20°C)
Solubility in water
Vapour density (air = 1.0)
Vapour pressure (20°C)
Viscosity (20°C)
Value
Colourless liquid
280°C
243.3°C
37 000 hPa
404°C
1.04 g/cm³
8.68
138°C
-21.3°C
1.72 kJ/kg.K
-91 649 kJ/kmol
418.7 kJ/kg
-1.16
1.4642
Miscible
4
0.0031 hPa
99.05 mm²/s
Physical & Chemical behaviour
AdapT 100 is miscible in all proportions with water. It is also soluble in
most organic solvents.
Chemically it acts as both a tertiary amine and an alcohol.
Neutralisation of the amino function by acids results in salt formation.
The product is stable at elevated temperatures but must be kept away
from oxidants and acids.
Packaging
 Bulk
 Steel drums (215 kg net)
 Plastic drums (219 kg net)
 IBC containers (1 045 kg net)
Storage &
Handling
Stainless steel AISI 316 L is preferable for the storage of AdapT 100.
Copper and copper alloys should be avoided.
For bulk storage a nitrogen atmosphere is necessary to prevent the
absorption of moisture and discoloration.
See Material
Safety Data
Sheet for:
Contact
Labeling, Transport Regulations, Toxicology, Ecotoxicology and
additional safety information.
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Europe, Middle East & Africa
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