TRIETHANOLAMINE

Intermediary for chemical products. Solvent. Emulsifier. Penetrant agent for organic liquids. Additive for cleaning products. Intermediary for chemical products. Solvent. Emulsifier. Used as an emulsifier in the manufacture of surfactants. Due to its basic nature, it is also commonly used in neutralisation of fatty acids, so adjusting and buffering the pH while making oils and other non-water-soluble ingredients soluble.

Identified uses:

• Use of diethanolamine as an additive in plastics, as a laboratory chemical compound, as an additive in fuels, in concrete and cement and processing for paper, textiles, leather
• Use of diethanolamine in detergents and cleaners and to protect wood
• Use of diethanolamine in liquids for metallurgy.
• Use in purification/treatment of gases.
• Chemicals for water treatment, including anti-corrosion treatment.
• Liquids for metallurgy/oils for rolling.
• Use in biocidal products (not active).