Triethanolamine (TEA) 85% , 99%

About Triethanolamine TEA 85% , 99%

TRIETHANOLAMINE obtained from the reaction between ammonia and ethylene oxide. TRIETHANOLAMINE, have a low volatility at room temperature, is hygroscopic, presents an ammoniac odor and can appear in solid or liquid form depending on the temperature and the purity grade.

TRIETHANOLAMINE is recommended as a component in detergent formulations for laundry and dishwashing, degreasers, multiple use detergents and disinfectants. TRIETHANOLAMINE is recommended as an alkalizing agent for dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid, resulting in the formation of an organic salt that is more soluble in water than sulfonic acid neutralized with sodium hydroxide, promoting the obtainment of liquid detergents for manual dish washing with a lower cloud point and greater stability, making the use of hydrotopes such as urea unnecessary.

TRIETHANOLAMINE can also be used to alkalize long-chain fatty acids such as lauryl, ricinoleic, oleic and stearic acids, forming TRIETHANOLAMINE soap that is soluble in water with an emulsifying effect in liquid soap-base detergent formulations and in transparent pine oil-based disinfectants, promoting a blooming effect when the disinfectant is diluted in water.

Since it is a weak base, TRIETHANOLAMINE can be used as a neutralizer agent in car wash shampoos, polishing waxes, degreasing non-corrosive detergents, liquid laundry detergents and multiple use cleaners.