Triethanolamine

CAS: 102-71-6

Description:
A colorless liquid with weak basic properties, fully miscible with water in all proportions. Solidifies at temperatures below +20 °C, requiring temperature-controlled storage and handling. This versatile amino alcohol combines surfactant, chelating, and pH-modulating capabilities, making it valuable across multiple industrial sectors.

Key Uses:
  • Gas Treatment & Corrosion Control. Functions as an efficient absorbent for acidic gases (e.g., CO₂, H₂S) in purification systems and serves as a corrosion-inhibiting additive in protective fluid formulations.
  • Construction & Concrete Technology. Used as a binding agent to unify synthetic and natural components in cement production, and as a versatile admixture to either accelerate or retard concrete setting times depending on formulation needs.
  • Polymer & Rubber Processing. Integrated into rubber softening compounds and acts as a hardener or plasticizer for epoxy resins, polymers, and impregnation formulations, enhancing flexibility, cure control, and final material performance.
  • Metalworking & Surface Engineering. Employed as a complexing agent in chemical metallization processes and as a pH regulator in lubricants, coolants, and industrial cleaning solutions to maintain stability and process efficiency.
  • Chemical Synthesis & Specialty Applications. Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of specialized compounds, including triethanolamine trinitrate and certain chemical agents. Also used as a processing lubricant in the manufacture of rubber goods, such as protective gloves.