
pH adjuster · Ingredients & raw materials
Triethanolamine (TEA)
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Amine used to neutralise carbomer gels, raise pH and form emulsifying soaps with fatty acids in creams, lotions, shaving and hair products. Typical use is 0.5 to 2%, matched to the acid it neutralises. EU limits leave-on use to 2.5% and bars use with nitrosating agents; 99% grade is standard for cosmetics.
Strength 2
- TEA 99%
- TEA 85%
Pack size 6
- 100 g pouch or jar
- 500 g pouch or jar
- 1 kg pack
- 5 kg pack
- 25 kg carboy or drum
- 200 to 230 kg drum
Spec
- INCI name
- Triethanolamine
- CAS number
- 102-71-6
- Appearance
- Clear colourless to pale yellow viscous liquid
- Assay
- 99% min (or 85%)
- Solubility
- Miscible with water and alcohol
- pH (1% solution)
- About 10 to 11
- Typical use level
- 0.5 to 2%
- Shelf life
- 24 months
- Storage
- Closed HDPE container, protect from moisture
- Usual minimum
- 0 kg
- HSN code
- 29221500
- GST
- 18%
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