Product code
RXSOL-40-5029-210
CAS number
3710-84-7

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Overview

DEHA oxygen scavengers useful in Boiler feedwater and steam-condensate systems

Product description

A colourless to pale yellow transparent liquid, available as 98% DEHA and also as 85% solution in water. Di Ethyl Hydroxyl Amine (DEHA) is versatile products use for Controlling the corrosion inhibitor, Photographic etc.

DEHA – Diethylhydroxylamine for Water Treatment

Chemical Name: N,N-Diethylhydroxylamine (DEHA) CAS Number: 3710-84-7 Molecular Formula: C₄H₁₁NO Molecular Weight: 89.14 g/mol Product Category: Boiler Water Treatment / Oxygen Scavenger / Corrosion Inhibitor

Product Description

DEHA (Diethylhydroxylamine) is an organic, volatile oxygen scavenger widely used in industrial boiler water-treatment systems to control dissolved oxygen and minimize oxygen-induced corrosion.

DEHA reacts with dissolved oxygen in boiler feedwater and helps protect boiler internals, feedwater lines and condensate return systems.

Unlike conventional sodium sulfite oxygen scavengers, DEHA does not introduce dissolved inorganic salts into boiler water. This makes it useful in appropriately designed high-pressure boiler treatment programs where controlling dissolved solids is important.

Applications

It is use for Water Treatment Chemical, Corrosion Inhibitor, Polymerization, Photographic Chemicals, Decolourisation, etc.

DEHA used as a volatile oxygen scavenger and reacts in a ratio of 2.8/1 DEHA/O2.

RXSOL Product DEHA

RXSOL DEHA Oxygen Scavenger 25%

DEHA-based liquid oxygen scavenger for boiler feedwater treatment, dissolved oxygen control, metal passivation and steam-condensate corrosion protection.

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Where it is used


Why DEHA used as Oxygen Scavender in High Pressure Boiler?

DEHA It is employed in high pressure (>70 bar) Boiler systems due to a very low rate of reaction at low temperatures and pressures.

 

DEHA Mechanism of Oxygen Removal

DEHA reacts with dissolved oxygen according to the simplified reaction:

4(C2H5)2NOH+9O2 = 8CH3COOH+2N2+6H2O

The theoretical requirement is approximately 1.24 mg of pure DEHA per mg of dissolved oxygen.

In practical boiler operation, approximately 2–3 mg of active DEHA per mg of dissolved oxygen may be used as an initial dosing basis, with adjustments for residual requirements and system conditions.

Industries and related products

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the main function of DEHA in water treatment?

DEHA removes residual dissolved oxygen from boiler feedwater and supports corrosion control in boiler and steam-condensate systems.

Q2. Is DEHA better than sodium sulfite?

DEHA is advantageous where low dissolved-solids addition and volatile condensate protection are required. Sodium sulfite can be more economical and reacts faster under many low-pressure boiler conditions.

Q3. Can DEHA replace hydrazine?

DEHA is used as an alternative in suitable boiler-treatment programs. However, it is not a universal drop-in replacement; dosage, reaction kinetics and thermal decomposition must be considered.

Q4. Can DEHA be used in cooling towers?

DEHA is primarily intended for boiler and closed-system oxygen control. It is generally not economical for open cooling towers because continuous atmospheric oxygen replenishment creates high chemical demand.

Q5. Does DEHA increase boiler TDS?

DEHA does not introduce inorganic salts like sodium sulfite, although its reaction and decomposition products can affect water chemistry and conductivity.

Q6. Does DEHA protect condensate pipelines?

Yes. DEHA and certain decomposition products can provide corrosion-control benefits in steam-condensate systems.

Q7. Is DEHA suitable for all high-pressure boilers?

No. Suitability depends on operating pressure, temperature, metallurgy, steam purity requirements and boiler manufacturer recommendations. DEHA may decompose at elevated temperatures, producing amines and other compounds.
 

Q8. Can DEHA be used in food-processing boilers?

Only after confirming the applicable regulatory permissions, steam-contact requirements and chemical supplier documentation. Do not assume suitability for culinary or direct food-contact steam.

Dosage

Recommended Dosage

Parameter

Typical Starting Guidance

Theoretical DEHA requirement

1.24 ppm per 1 ppm O₂

Practical active DEHA dosage

2–3 ppm per 1 ppm O₂

DEHA residual target

Often 0.5–1.0 ppm, program-dependent

Recommended injection point

Deaerator storage section or feedwater line

Dosage control

Dissolved oxygen and DEHA residual testing

 

Application Area of DEHA :  

Water Treatment , Polymerization, Photographic Chemicals, Decolourisation , Inhibitors, Silicon Rubber
 

Example Dosage Calculation

For boiler feedwater containing 0.1 ppm dissolved oxygen:

  • Feedwater volume: 10,000 litres

  • Dissolved oxygen: 0.1 mg/L

  • Practical starting dosage: 3 mg active DEHA per mg O₂

  • Required active DEHA: 3 grams

  • Required 25% DEHA solution: 12 grams

This is an illustrative oxygen-demand calculation, excluding any additional requirement for maintaining the specified DEHA residual.

Also known as

N,N-DIETHYLHYDROXYLAMINE DEHA, N-Ethyl-N-Hydroxy-Ethanamine

Notes

One important formulation question: Are you planning to manufacture DEHA 25% solution, DEHA 85%

HOW TO MANUFACTURE 25% DEHA SOLUTION?

Manufacturing Formulation – DEHA 25% Solution

For manufacturing a 100 kg batch of a simple aqueous DEHA oxygen scavenger:

Raw Material

Quantity

DEHA 85%

29.41 kg

Demineralized Water

70.59 kg

Total

100.00 kg

Manufacturing Procedure

  1. Charge approximately 60 kg demineralized water into a clean, compatible mixing vessel.

  2. Start gentle agitation.

  3. Slowly add 29.41 kg of DEHA 85% under controlled conditions.

  4. Add the remaining demineralized water to reach 100 kg total.

  5. Mix until the solution is homogeneous.

  6. Verify DEHA concentration using a validated analytical method.

  7. Pack in compatible, tightly sealed containers.

Use suitable ventilation, protective equipment and temperature control. Confirm the current DEHA SDS before manufacturing.

 

This is an uncatalyzed 25% active DEHA solution, not a validated proprietary boiler-treatment formulation.

Similarly follow the above step for 50% and 85% DEHA.

Storage : 
Can be stored and handled in equipment made of stainless steel of Type SS304 or SS316 or steel lined with glass, polypropylene or polyethylene. Storage in mild steel equipment or containers is not recommended. DEHA drums should be stored in a cool and well ventillated area, away from sources of ignition.

Packing : 

25 Ltrs, 210 Ltrs. in new UN approved HMHDPE drums / In ISO Tanks of 20 Mt's capacity.

Health & Safety :

DEHA is irritating to skin,eyes and the mucous membrane. In case of contact,affected area to be washed with plenty of water for atleast 15 minutes. In case of inhalation,victim should be moved to fresh air and oxygen should be administered. In case of ingestion,victim should be made to consume copious quantity of milk and water. Medical advice should be sought at once. Personal protective equipment should always be used while handling.

Remarks

Diethylhydroxylamine (DEHA) is an organic compound with the formula (C2H5)2NOH. It is a colorless liquid, although it is usually encountered as a solution. It is mainly used as an oxygen scavenger in water treatment. It is a volatile oxygen scavenger and reacts in a ratio of 2.8/1 DEHA/O2. It is employed in high pressure (>70 bar) boiler systems due to a very low rate of reaction at low temperatures and pressures. Due to its volatility, it acts as an oxygen scavenger throughout the entire boiler system due to steam carryover. DEHA also reacts with ferrous metals to form a passivized film of magnetite throughout the boiler system.
 

Comparison of DEHA vs Sodium Sulfite

Parameter

DEHA

Sodium Sulfite

Oxygen Scavenging

Yes

Yes

Adds inorganic dissolved solids

No

Yes

Steam/condensate protection

Yes, through volatile treatment action

Limited

Metal passivation

Yes

Limited

Typical application

Selected medium/high-pressure systems

Low/medium-pressure systems

Relative chemical cost

Generally higher

Generally lower

 

Where we supply

Oman. Stocked at our warehouse in Barka, South Al Batinah, and supplied to Muscat, Ruwi, Mutrah, Seeb, Rusayl, Barka, Sohar, Shinas, Saham, Buraimi, Nizwa, Ibri, Sur, Salalah, Duqm, Khasab and every other governorate.

Ports and free zones. Port Sultan Qaboos (Mutrah), Mina Al Fahal, Sohar Port and Freezone, Port of Salalah and Salalah Free Zone, Port of Duqm and the Duqm Special Economic Zone, Port of Sur, Khasab Port and Al Mazunah Free Zone.

Industrial areas. Rusayl, Sohar, Barka (Sanaya), Raysut (Salalah), Nizwa, Sur, Buraimi and Duqm industrial estates, Knowledge Oasis Muscat, and oil and gas sites across Oman.

Beyond Oman. We have branches in the UAE (including Fujairah) and in India (Kandla, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, Chennai and Mumbai), and we also supply to South Africa.