Triethylene Tetramine

Description

Triethylene Tetramine · CAS 105821-86-1 · C6H18N4. UNII SJ76Y07H5F. Boiling Point: 511 to 513 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 266-267; Boiling Point: 266-267 °C @ 760 MM HG.

Identification

Computed Descriptors

Physical & Chemical Properties

Physical description & handling notes

• Triethylenetetramine appears as a yellowish liquid. Less dense than water. Combustible, though may be difficult to ignite. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Vapors heavier than air. Toxic oxides of nitrogen produced during combustion. Used in detergents and in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals and other chemicals.
• CBI; Liquid
• Viscous, colourless to yellow liquid with an ammonia-like odor; [CHEMINFO]
• COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOW HYGROSCOPIC VISCOUS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
• A yellowish liquid with a strong ammonia odor.
• MODERATELY VISCOUS, YELLOWISH LIQUID

Regulatory Status

GHS Hazard Classification

Documented Uses

• Used as a chemical intermediate for polyamide resins, imidazoline, and aminoamide surfactants; as a curing agent for alkyl acrylate and methacrylonitrile polymers; and as a hardener for epoxy resins; [HSDB] The hydrochloride salt is used as a chelating agent in the treatment of Wilson's disease; [AIHA]
• Plastic Composites Manufacturing [Category: Industry]
• IN DETERGENTS; SYNTHESIS OF DYESTUFFS, PHARMACEUTICALS
• CHEM INT FOR IMIDAZOLINE & AMINOAMIDE SURFACTANTS, WATER SOL PLASTIC FILMS & POLYAMIDE RESINS; CURING AGENT IN VULCANIZATION OF ALKYL ACRYLATE POLYMERS, METHACRYLONITRILE POLYMERS & COPOLYMERS; HARDENER FOR LIQUID EPOXY RESINS
• TETA is used in manufacturing, and the hydrochloride salt of TETA is a copper-chelating drug used in the treatment of Wilson’s disease
• Information on 6 consumer products that contain 3,6-diazaoctanethylenediamin; triethylenetetramine in the following categories is provided:

Synonyms

TRIETHYLENETETRAMINE; trientine; 112-24-3; Trien; Triethylene tetramine; Tecza; 1,2-Ethanediamine, N,N'-bis(2-aminoethyl)-; DEH 24; Araldite hardener HY 951; 1,4,7,10-Tetraazadecane; Trientina; Araldite HY 951; 1,8-Diamino-3,6-diazaoctane; 3,6-Diazaoctane-1,8-diamine; Trientinum; triethylene tetraamine

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Triethylene Tetramine?

CAS 105821-86-1; molecular formula C6H18N4; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Triethylene Tetramine known by?

TRIETHYLENETETRAMINE, trientine, 112-24-3, Trien, Triethylene tetramine, Tecza.

What is the regulatory status of Triethylene Tetramine?

Documented regulatory listings: FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS.

Is Triethylene Tetramine classified as hazardous?

0.4% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (10 of 2507).

What are the key physical properties of Triethylene Tetramine?

Boiling Point: 511 to 513 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 266-267; Boiling Point: 266-267 °C @ 760 MM HG; Boiling Point: 277 °C.

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