This product is 99% triethanolamine and is used in laundry detergents, hand dishwashing detergents, degreasers, hard surface cleaners and multifunctional detergents and disinfectants.
laundry detergents, hand dish washing detergents, degreasers, hard surface cleaners etc.
CAS No
102-71-6.
Chemical Formula
CHEMICAL
Physical Form
Liquid
Country of Origin
Made in India
Triethanolamine 85%, often referred to as TEA 85%, is a chemical compound, specifically a viscous, colorless to yellow liquid, that is a mixture of triethanolamine and water. It is used in various applications due to its properties as a surfactant, emulsifier, and pH adjuster. Key Properties and Characteristics:
Composition: A mixture of triethanolamine (85%) and water.
Appearance: Colorless to yellow liquid.
Solubility: Completely soluble in water, ethanol, acetone, glycerine, and ethylene glycol.
Odor: Has an ammonia-like smell.
Common Uses:
Cosmetics and Personal Care: Used as an emulsifier, surfactant, and pH adjuster in products like shampoos, lotions, creams, and makeup.
Detergents and Cleaners: Found in laundry detergents, dishwashing liquids, and general cleaners.
Cement Production: Acts as a grinding aid and strength enhancer in cement.
Other Industrial Applications: Used in metalworking fluids, oils, fuels, paints, inks, and herbicide formulations.
Safety Considerations:
Irritation: May cause skin and eye irritation with direct contact.
Ingestion: Can cause irritation of the digestive tract and may damage organs through prolonged exposure.
California Proposition 65: Univar Solutions warns that some formulations may contain chemicals listed as carcinogens, such as 2,2'-iminodietanol.
Specific Notes:
Low Freeze Grade (LFG):A variation of TEA 85% with a lower freezing point, designed for easier handling in colder environments.
TEA-Stearate:A salt formed from triethanolamine and stearic acid, used as an emulsifier in various cosmetic and personal care products.
Triethanolamine (TEA) 85% refers to a commercial grade of the chemical compound Triethanolamine, typically containing 85% pure TEA and 15% water, used widely as a pH balancer, emulsifier, and solvent in cosmetics, detergents, and industrial applications like cement. It's a colorless to yellow liquid with an ammonia-like odor, valued for its ability to help oil and water-based ingredients mix and adjust product acidity (pH).
