Triethanolamine 85% / Trolamine TEA TELA

TRIETHANOLAMINE 

Technical Grade

Triethanolamine or Trolamine, often abbreviated as TEA or TELA, is an organic compound which is both a tertiary amine and a tri-alcohol. Like other amines it is a mild alkali.

Properties of Triethanolamine:

• IUPAC Name: 2,2',2"-Nitrilotriethanol
• Other Names: Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)amine, 2,2',2"-Trihydroxy-triethylamine, Triethylolamine, Trolamine, TEA, TEOA
• Formula: C₆H₁₅NO₃
• CAS No: 102-71-6
• Mol Wt: 149.18
• Purity: 85% TEA + 15% Water
• Appearance: clear liquid
• Boiling Point: 335.14^oC
• Density: 1.118 g/cm³

USES OF TRIETHANOLAMINE

A common use of TEA is as a complexing agent for aluminium ions in aqueous solutions.

Triethanolamine is used as an emulsifier and as a surfactant.

TEA has been used in photographic (silver halide) processing and has been recommended as a useful alkai by amateur photographers.

Health & Safety:

This product is not classified according to the EU regulations.

PLEASE NOTE: There may be a delay of 1 to 2 weeks for orders of the 200L containers.

PLEASE NOTE: This product is not for human or animal consumption.