TRIETHANOLAMINE 99% - DOW

Chemical Name: Triethanolamine (TEA)

CAS Number: 102-71-6

Chemical Family: Amines, Ethanolamines

Labeling Claims: Allergen-free, Animal Products-free, Asbestos-free, BSE-free, Benzene-free, Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-Free, Flame Retardant-free, Halal, Hydrocarbon-free, Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)-free, Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC)-Free, Kosher, Mercury-Free, Non-GMO, Ozone Non Depleting, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)-free, Radioactive-free, SVHC Chemicals-free, TSE-free

Synonyms: 2-(Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino)ethanol, 2,2',2''-nitrilotris(ethanol), Nitrilo-2,2',2''-Triethanol, Nitrilotriethanol, TEOA, Triethanolamine, Tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amine, Tris(Beta-Hydroxyethyl)Amine, Tris(Β-Hydroxyethyl)Amine, Trolamine

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Tilley Product Number
Base Chemicals Functions
Molecular formula
(HOC₂H₄) ₃N
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Product Features and Benefits

Detergents

  • TEA imparts a reserve alkalinity to the laundry bath, which is essential to efficient cleaning.
  • TEA is an effective oil and anti-redeposition agent.

Personal Care

  • TEA may be reacted with lauryl sulfate to form the foaming base surfactant used in hair shampoos.
  • Fatty acids neutralized with TEA are excellent emulsifiers for oil-in water emulsions such as gel-type industrial hand cleaners, aerosol shave creams, and hand and body lotions.
  • TEA is also used as the base component in the production of certain mild bar soaps.

Textile Finishing

  • TEA is used as reaction intermediates for the preparation of durable press fabric finishes and softeners.
  • When reacted to form amine soaps, useful as scouring agents for wool and silk because of its low alkalinity.
  •  Because it is hygroscopic, TEA is used in the preparation of vat printing pastes.
  • TEA is also useful in making acetate rayon dyes.

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble in
Water, Acetone, Methanol, Carbon tetrachloride
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight149.19--
Apparent Specific Gavity (at 20/20°C, supercooled liquid)1.126--
Apparent Specific Gavity (at at 10 to 80°C)0.00059--
Boiling Point (at 760 mm Hg)335°C-
Boiling Point (at 59mm Hg, Extrapolated (decomposes)245°C-
Boiling Point (at 10mm Hg)205°C-
Vapor Pressure (at 20°C)max. 0.001mm Hg-
Freezing Point (supercools easily)21°C-
Absolute Viscosity (at 20C, supercooled liquid)921cP-
Absolute Viscosity (at 30°C, supercooled liquid)404cP-
Solubility in Organic Liquids (at 25°C, Benzene)2--
Solubility in Organic Liquids (at 25°C, Ethyl Ether)2--
Solubility in Organic Liquids (at 25°C, Heptane)max. 0.03--
Surface Tension (at 25°C)48.9dynes/cm-
Refractive Index (np20 supercooled liquid)1.4852--
ANp/At (at 20°C to 40°C)0.0002--
Flash Point208°CPensky-Martens Closed Cup (ASTM D 93)

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