Monoethanolamine is the simplest of the ethanolamines and results from the reaction of ammonia with ethylene oxide. It is used in laundry detergents, hand and dish washing detergents, degreasers, hard surface cleaners and multifunctional detergents and disinfectants. Monoethanolamine is an alkali agent widely used in hair dyes. This product is also suitable for automotive shampoos, degreasers, and waxes.