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Triethanolamine (99%)
Specification
Product code:  TEA 99%
Description:  A clear, viscous, hygroscopic liquid at room temperature.
Structure:    CH2CH22OH
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N - CH2CH2OH
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    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 0.2 Max.
% Purity 99.0 Min.
Method of analysis:  Methods of analysis are available upon request.
Typical data  Chemical and Physical data Typical values 
Specific Gravity, 20/20ºC 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.