Triethanolamine

Application Notes

It is used as an emulsifier and a surfactant. It finds application in common products like dishwashing liquids, general cleaners, hand cleaners, shaving cream, metalworking fluids, liquid laundry detergents, paints and printing inks. It is used for the neutralization of fatty acids and adjusting buffer pH as well as utilized to dissolve oils. It acts as an effective complexing agent in electroless plating. Further, it is used in hair care products like hair dyes and wave sets.

Usage Statement

Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.

SKU	02152163-CF
Alternate Names	Daltogen; Nitrilo-2,2,2-Triethanol; Sterolamide; Trihydroxytriethylamine; Tris(2-Hydroxyethyl) Amine;2,2′,2′′-Nitrilotriethanol;2,2,2-nitrilotriethanal hydrochloride
Application Notes	It is used as an emulsifier and a surfactant. It finds application in common products like dishwashing liquids, general cleaners, hand cleaners, shaving cream, metalworking fluids, liquid laundry detergents, paints and printing inks. It is used for the neutralization of fatty acids and adjusting buffer pH as well as utilized to dissolve oils. It acts as an effective complexing agent in electroless plating. Further, it is used in hair care products like hair dyes and wave sets.
Auto Ignition	324 deg C
Base Catalog Number	152163
Beilstein Registry Number	1699263
Boiling Point	635.7Â° F at 760 mm Hg (Decomposes) (NTP, 1992)
CAS #	102-71-6
Density	1.13 at 68Â° F (USCG, 1999)
EC Number	203-049-8
Flash Point	365Â° F (NTP, 1992)
Format	Liquid
Hazard Statements	H317
Melting Point	70.9Â° F (NTP, 1992)
Molecular Formula	C6H15NO3
Molecular Weight	149.19 g/mol
Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields, full-face respirator, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge, respirator filter
pH	pH = 10.5 (0.1 N aqueous solution); strong base
pKa	7.3 - 8.3
Potency	7.8 (25 °C) (Lit.)
Purity	≥97%
RTECS Number	KL9275000
Solubility	greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72Â° F (NTP, 1992)
Source	Soluble in water (30% w/v - clear; colorless solution); miscible in methanol; acetone; benzene; ether.
Usage Statement	Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Vapor Density	5.14 (NTP, 1992) (Relative to Air)
Vapor Pressure	less than 0.01 mm Hg at 68Â° F ; 10 mm Hg at 401Â° F (NTP, 1992)