Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
70.9 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
boiling_point
635.7 u00b0F at 760 mmHg (Decomposes) (NTP, 1992)
density
1.13 at 68 u00b0F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
solubility
greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
vapor_pressure
less than 0.01 mmHg at 68 u00b0F ; 10 mmHg at 401 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
flash_point
365 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
ph
pH = 10.5 (0.1 N aqueous solution); strong base
GHS / SDS Safety
Warning
Irritant
- H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H319 (18.5%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 102-71-6 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethanol |
| InChI Key | GSEJCLTVZPLZKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 7618 |
| INCI Name | TRIETHANOLAMINE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Triethanolamine is a tertiary amine compound that provides biocidal activity, preservation, and pH adjustment functionality in industrial formulations. This chemical serves critical roles across beauty & personal care, coatings & construction, HI&I cleaning, industrial manufacturing, oil & gas, and water treatment applications. With its molecular formula C6H15NO3 and density of 1.13 at 68°F, TEA offers reliable performance in formulations requiring antimicrobial properties and pH control.