Triethanolamine
Industrial Applications
Triethanolamine (TEA) is widely used in manufacturing as a pH adjuster, emulsifier, and surfactant. It is industrially produced by reacting ethylene oxide with ammonia and is incorporated in the formulation of cosmetics, detergents, and cleaning products to stabilize emulsions and maintain the integrity of mixtures. Triethanolamine also finds use in chemical manufacturing as an intermediate for the production of corrosion inhibitors, textiles, and metalworking fluids.
Physical Properties
Triethanolamine is a colorless to pale yellow, viscous liquid with a mild ammonia-like odor. It is miscible with water and many polar organic solvents. Triethanolamine contains three hydroxyl groups and one tertiary amine group, giving it both basic and hydrophilic properties, which contribute to its effectiveness as a pH adjuster, emulsifier, and surfactant. It has good thermal stability and low volatility, making it suitable for diverse industrial and pharmaceutical applications.
Grade
- Industrial
- Injectable
- USP-NF
- Ph.Eur
- CDMF
- DMF
- 85%
- 99%
Other Names
- Daltogen
- Sterolamide
- Trolamine
- Thiofaco T-35
- 2,2',2''-Nitrilotriethanol
Form
- Liquid
Abbreviations
- TEA
- TEOA
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