Triethanolamine

Product Name: Triethanolamine (TEA)

Chemical Formula: C₆H₁₅NO₃

Key Features: Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid, mild ammoniacal odor, hygroscopic, miscible with water and alcohols, acts as both an emulsifier and neutralizing agent.

Main Applications by Industry:

Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used as pH adjuster, emulsifier, and humectant in lotions, creams, sunscreens, shampoos, and shaving products.

Textile Industry: Acts as a softening agent and as a raw material for fabric finishing and antistatic treatments.

Cement & Concrete: Functions as a grinding aid and set retarder in cement production and concrete admixtures.

Metalworking Fluids: Serves as a corrosion inhibitor and pH stabilizer in cutting fluids and coolants.

Paints & Coatings: Used as a co-dispersant and pH stabilizer in water-based paints, latices, and printing inks.

Pharmaceuticals: Employed as an emulsifying agent and pH regulator in topical ointments and pharmaceutical formulations.

Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a raw material for producing surfactants, detergents, and other alkanolamine derivatives.

Gas Treatment: Used in flue gas desulfurization and as a neutralizing agent for acidic gas streams (CO₂, H₂S).

Handling & Safety:
May cause mild to moderate skin, eye, and respiratory irritation. Avoid prolonged contact. Use with adequate ventilation. Wear gloves, goggles, and protective clothing as needed.