Triethanolamine
Manufacturing
Triethanolamine is industrially produced by the reaction of ethylene oxide with ammonia. This product is used in cosmetics and helps to reduce the acidity of certain formulations. This product also helps to keep compounds within a formula together.
Personal Care
Triethanolamine is an organic compound commonly used in personal care products as a pH balancer and emulsifying agent. It helps to neutralize acidic ingredients and stabilize formulations, ensuring the product maintains its desired texture and efficacy. Triethanolamine is found in a variety of cosmetics such as shampoos, lotions, creams, and toothpastes. It also works as a surfactant in cleansing products, allowing them to foam effectively. While generally safe in low concentrations, its use has been limited in some formulations due to concerns over irritation and potential impurities.
Pharmaceuticals
Triethanolamine is an organic compound that is commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry as a pH adjuster, emulsifier, and surfactant. It is often found in topical formulations such as creams, lotions, and ointments, where it helps to stabilize the mixture and improve the absorption of active ingredients. Trolamine is also used in the formulation of products designed to relieve pain, such as those containing menthol or camphor, due to its ability to enhance the soothing properties of these compounds. Additionally, it is used in some drug delivery systems and as a buffering agent in injectable formulations.
Grade
- Industrial
- Injectable
- USP-NF
- Ph.Eur
- CDMF
- DMF
Other Names
- Daltogen
- Sterolamide
- Trolamine
- Thiofaco T-35
- 2,2',2''-Nitrilotriethanol
Form
- Liquid
Abbreviations
- TEA
- TEOA