DESCRIPTION A clear, viscous, hygroscopic
liquid at room temperature.

STRUCTURE:
    CH2CH2OH
   /
N - CH2CH2OH
   \
    CH2CH2OH

Mol. Wt: 149.19

Chemical Name: TRIETHANOLAMINE

Synonyms : Nitrilotriethanol, TEA, Tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)amine

CAS Number : 102 – 72 -6

Specifications

Appearance at 25°C:    Clear Viscous Liquid
Color:                             Colorless to Pale Yellow
pH                                    10.0 - 11.0
% Water                           1.0 Max.
% Purity                            85.0 Min

Method of analysis

Methods of analysis are available upon request.

Typical Data

Chemical and Physical data Typical values

Specific Gravity, 20/20 ºC           1.12 – 1.13
Flash point °C                              About 195 

Solubility

The solubility at 20°C is as follows:
Water soluble

Applications

An intermediate in the manufacture of cosmetics, surface-active agents, textile specialties, waxes and polishes, herbicides, petroleum demulsifies, toilet goods, cement additives, cutting oils, and photographic film developers; corrosion inhibitor; dispersant for dyes, casein, shellac, and rubber latex; sequestering agents; a rubber chemicals intermediate.

Handling and Storage:

Triethanolamine-85% may be satisfactorily stored in carbon steel, stainless steel, or aluminum tanks using steel pipes and pumps. Caution must be exercised, however, to keep the material in the anhydrous state to prevent severe corrosion to the carbon steel or aluminum tank and related equipment. A drier on the breathing nozzle is recommended to help maintain anhydrous conditions in the storage tank.

For longer term color stability, it is recommended that the product be stored under an inert atmosphere. Solid sediment may form upon standing. There should be circulation in the storage vessel to keep solids suspended.

Low pressure steam coils in storage tanks and heat tracing of transfer lines should be provided in cases where low environmental temperatures may make pumping of the product difficult.

Further Information

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The specifications & properties listed above are for products manufactured in India.

                                                                                               Issued: 2007-01-01