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Product Name:
Triethanolamine
Formula:
C6H15NO3
Synonyms:
2,2′,2′′-Nitrilotriethanol;Triethanolamine;Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)amine;Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)amine, 2,2′,2′′-Trihydroxytriethylamine, TEA
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SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Description
Triethanolamine, combined with a fatty acid, is used to a large extent as an emulsifying agent, particularly in cosmetics. It appears superior to other soaps for this purpose because of the ease of emulsification. Triethanolamine soaps have also been suggested as detergents to replace ordinary soaps for specific purposes.