Triethanolamine (TEA)

What is Triethanolamine (TEA)?

A colorless to yellow liquid. It is completely soluble in water and has an ammonia-like smell. Building block in the manufacture of triazine based corrosion inhibitors. It is commonly used as a cement grinding aid, and can be used in other applications as well.

Uses

Gas sweetening
Detergents
Cleaners
Concrete admixtures
Urethane foam catalysts
Pharmaceuticals
Personal care products
Agricultural chemicals
Photographic emulsions

Benefits

Unique reactions
Versatile
Broad spectrum of applications
Act as amines or alcohols

Properties

Application Benefits
Appearance Benefits	Emulsification, Solubilization/Coupling Agent
Cleaning Benefits	Degreasing, pH Control, Primary Cleaning, Soap Scum Removal, Spot/Stain Removal
Performance Benefits	Corrosion Inhibitor, Grinding Aid, Intermediate, Neutralizing Agent, pH Regulator, Processing Agent, Reactive Agent, Urethane Foam Catalyst

Sustainability & Safety
Sustainability Claim	Biodegradable

Typical Properties
Chemistry	Tri
Use	Urethane Foam Manufacturing

Triethanolamine (TEA)

What is Triethanolamine (TEA)?

Uses

Benefits

Properties

Application Benefits

Sustainability & Safety

Typical Properties

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