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JEFFTREAT® MP SOLVENT
JEFFTREAT® MP is a methyldiethanolamine (MDEA) should also be considered for applications which
based solvent formulated to provide deep removal of currently use MDEA or formulated MDEA solvents, but
carbon dioxide (CO2) from gas processing applications require deeper CO2 removal such as:
such as hydrogen production, ammonia manufacture • Hydrogen Production Facilities,
and cryogenic gas processing. Compared to • Ammonia Plants,
ethanolamines (MEA and DEA) and ethanolamine • Natural Gas Upgrading, and
formulated solvents, JEFFTREAT® MP solvent allows • LNG Production.
deep CO2 removal with greater acid gas loading capacity, JEFFTREAT® MP bulk CO2 solvent should be considered
superior chemical stability even at high temperatures, mainly for applications in which H2S is not present or
corrosion protection and longer product life under severe applications in which the mole ratio of CO2 to H2S in the
operating conditions. untreated gas is very high. Huntsman recommends that
JEFFTREAT® MP solvent be used in concentrations of 40
JEFFTREAT® MP bulk CO2 solvent also has higher to 50 wt.% for optimum process efficiency.
reaction rates with CO2 than ethanolamine based
formulated MDEA solvents. Rapid reaction with CO2 Conversions of Existing Solvent Inventories
allows JEFFTREAT® MP solvent to achieve very deep
CO2 removal while retaining the characteristic of allowing Huntsman’s Gas Treating Team can assist customers in
deep regeneration. evaluating the benefits of solvent conversions and
determining the best strategy for performing a
conversion. On-the-fly conversions (e.g. backfill of
TYPICAL PROPERTIES JEFFTREAT® MP solvent on top of the original solvent)
offer some benefit but usually do not result in
JEFFTREAT® MP bulk CO2 solvent exhibits physical performance equivalent to that obtained from dump and
properties similar to those of conventional fill conversions.
alkanolamines and other formulated MDEA solvents.
These include acceptable handling characteristics such JEFFTREAT® MP bulk CO2 solvent can usually be added
as low freezing point and moderate viscosity. Selected to existing MDEA solvent inventories: however, a
physical properties of JEFFTREAT® MP solvent are thorough engineering evaluation of the application by
presented below: Huntsman’s Gas Treating Team is recommended.

Appearance Light amber liquid ADVANTAGES

Odor Ammoniacal
Boiling Pt. 187 degrees C JEFFTREAT® MP offers the following advantages over
Viscosity 69 cSt @ 40 degrees C conventional solvents:
A. Lower Operating Costs,
B. Increased Processing Capacity
APPLICATIONS using Existing Treating Equipment,
C. Reduced Capital Cost
JEFFTREAT® MP bulk CO2 solvent can be used for gas for New Installations,
and liquid treating applications. It should be considered D. Improved Product Stability.
as an alternative for applications which currently use first E. Lower Solvent Losses
generation primary or secondary alkanolamines such as F. Reduced Corrosion
MEA and DEA to remove CO2.. JEFFTREAT® MP solvent

Copyright  1999 HUNTSMAN CORPORATION JTMP-1199

Huntsman Corporation warrants only that its products meet the specifications stated herein. Typical properties where stated, are to be considered as representative of current production and should not
be treated as specifications. While all the information presented in this document is believed to be reliable and to represent the best available data on these products, NO GUARANTEE, WARRANTY,
OR REPRESENTATION IS MADE, INTENDED, OR IMPLIED AS TO THE CORRECTNESS OR SUFFICIENCY OF ANY INFORMATION, OR AS TO THE SUITABILITY OF ANY CHEMICAL
COMPOUNDS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE, OR THAT ANY CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR USE THEREOF ARE NOT SUBJECT TO A CLAIM BY A THIRD PARTY FOR
INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. EACH USER SHOULD CONDUCT A SUFFICIENT INVESTIGATION TO ESTABLISH THE
SUITABILITY OF ANY PRODUCT FOR ITS INTENDED USE. Products may be toxic and require special precautions in handling. For all products listed, user should obtain detailed information on
toxicity, together with proper shipping, handling, and storage procedures, and comply with all applicable safety and environmental standards.

Main Offices: Huntsman Corporation / P.O. Box 27707 / Houston, Texas 77227-7707 / (713) 235-6000
Technical Services Section: P.O. Box 15730 / Austin, Texas 78761 / (512) 459-6543
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Additionally, the purchase of JEFFTREAT® MP solvent Flexitallic® gaskets work well for flanged connections.
entitles customers to technical services provided by For pumps, a Durametallic Type RO-TT mechanical seal,
Huntsman’s Gas Treating Team. These services or equivalent is suitable.
include assistance with initial process designs, start-up
assistance, training programs, plant operational
troubleshooting and solution analysis and interpretation. TOXICITY AND SAFETY

HANDLING AND STORAGE The JEFFTREAT® MP products should be considered

The handling and storage of JEFFTREAT® MP presents
no unusual problems. See the section on toxicity and
safety for additional information.
The solvent properties and alkaline nature of
JEFFTREAT® MP should be considered when choosing
materials of construction. JEFFTREAT® MP should not
be stored in tanks made from zinc, galvanized steel, or
copper and its alloys since the solvent will react with
copper to form complex salts. Also avoid the use of
elastomers such as Buna N, Viton, Neoprene and nitrile
as these materials tend to swell when exposed to the
amine. Kalrez 1050 LF performs satisfactorily in amine
service as well as materials made from polypropylene
and Teflon®.
A carbon steel storage tank, constructed according to a
recognized code, is generally satisfactory. Carbon steel
transfer lines, joined by welds or flanges, are suitable.
Screw joints are subject to failure unless back-welded.
moderately irritating to the eyes, but only slightly irritating
to the skin. Chemical-type goggles with face
shield should be worn during handling or use of the
undiluted product or concentrated solutions. Contact
lenses should not be worn. Protective clothing and
gloves resistant to chemicals and petroleum distillates
should be worn.
Should accidental eye contact occur, flush eyes with
large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes and get
medical attention. For skin contact, immediately flush
skin with large amounts of water. Contaminated clothing
should be laundered before reuse. For further
information, please refer to the material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS) for this product.
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AVAILABILITY
JEFFTREAT® MP is available in 55-gallon drums, tank
wagons, ISO containers, and tank cars.

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Please Call Your Nearest Huntsman Corporation Office
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