REF : TEA 20L
Jerry can 22.6kg
Triethanolamine TEA 85%
Triethanolamine (TEA) is a tertiary amine and a triol. This raw material is widely used in the manufacture of cosmetic products and detergents. Obtained by the reaction between ethylene oxide and ammonia, its chemical formula is C6H15NO3.
Triethanolamine is a weak base with hygroscopic properties, making it a good choice as an alkaline agent.
We offer this product in 23 kg drum packaging, intended for professionals.
You might also be interested in MEA monoethanolamine.
This product is subject to regulation. It cannot be sold without the customer providing a declaration of intended use. No delivery will be made without a response to this requirement.
MAIN FUNCTIONS
- Masking agent: reduces or inhibits unpleasant odors.
- PH agent: allows modification or stabilization of the pH of a solution (buffering agent).
- Surfactant: used to neutralize fatty acids for the formation of surfactants/soaps.
INDUSTRIAL USE
- Detergent industry: raw material for the manufacture of professional cleaning products, automotive shampoos, and polishing waxes
- Raw material for the preparation of corrosion inhibitors, particularly for cutting fluids
- Gas industry: absorbent for acid gas for the purification of natural and refinery gases
- Metal treatment: chelating agent for cleaning, chemical or electrolytic deposition
In cosmetic or pharmaceutical grade (on request only):
- Cosmetic industry: cosmetic raw material used in the manufacture of moisturizing hair care products, shampoos, conditioners, hair sprays, perm products, styling gels... Also used in the manufacture of makeup and face creams: mascaras, cleansers, makeup-removing lotions, depilatory cream, shaving foam. Also present in eau de Cologne, perfumes, bath oils. Can also be used as a neutralizing agent for long-chain fatty acids such as lauric, ricinoleic, oleic and stearic acids, thereby forming soaps. These soaps are water-soluble and have emulsifying properties.
- Pharmaceutical industry: active ingredient in Biafine, an ointment used for superficial burns
USAGE TIPS
In cosmetics, its use is regulated to a maximum content of 2.5% (see Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, Annex III, entry 62, categories Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts ).
Detergent: TEA 85% can be used to neutralize our dodecyl benzene sulfonic acid LABSA and form a surfactant with good wetting, detergent and foaming properties. It will be used in shampoos and bubble baths (equivalent to Marlopon AT50, Bio-Soft N-300, CAS 27323-41-7).
Note: Amines such as MEA and TEA are known to react with nitrites to form nitrosamines, which are known to be carcinogenic. This type of mixture should therefore be avoided.
Other names
INCI: triethanolamine
2,2',2''-Nitrilotriethanol
2,2',2''-Nitrilotriethanolamine
2,2',2''-Nitrilotris(ethanol)
Amine, triethyl, 2,2',2"-trihydroxy-
N,N-di(2-hydroxyethyl)ethanolamine
Nitrilo-2,2',2" triethanol
Nitrilotriethanol
Tri-ethanolamine
Trihydroxytriethylamine
Tris(hydroxyethyl)amine
Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)amine
Tris(2-hydroxy ethyl)amine
Tris(hydroxyethyl)amine
Triethanolamine
Triethylamine, 2,2',2"-trihydroxy-
Triethylolamine
Ethanol, 2,2',2"-nitrilotri-
Ethanol, 2,2',2"-nitrilotris
Ethanol, 2,2',2"-nitrilotris-
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