Using Triethanolamine in Industrial Chemicals: a few gates to clear first
A recent Industrial Chemicals selection case got stuck on how to pair and compatibilise Triethanolamine (CAS 102-71-6). Worth walking the logic through using that example.
What it does in the system
Its role in one sentence:Industrially, the value of Triethanolamine (CAS 102-71-6) is rarely on the spec sheet — it is whether it stably meets your process window. In Industrial Chemicals, its purity, impurity profile and batch consistency usually matter more than a single 'assay' number, because what really moves the finished result is often the ignored impurities and physical properties. Comparable grades:
- Triethanolamine Cocoyl Glutamate (CAS 68187-29-1)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Triethanolamine Lauroyl Glutamate (CAS 53576-49-1)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Triethanolamine hydrochloride (CAS 637-39-8)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Triethanolamine salicylate (CAS 2174-16-5)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- triethanolamine borate (CAS 283-56-7)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Triethanolamine oleate (CAS 2717-15-9)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- TRIETHANOLAMINE PHOSPHATE (CAS 10017-56-8)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- TRIETHANOLAMINE STEARATE (CAS 4568-28-9)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
Basic specifications
| Name | Triethanolamine |
|---|---|
| English name | Triethanolamine |
| CAS No. | 102-71-6 |
| Formula | C6H15NO3 |
| Molecular weight | 149.19 g/mol |
| Applications | Industrial Chemicals |
| Standard purity | per batch COA |
| Packaging | confirmed per order |
| Storage | keep sealed in a cool, dry place |
Figures above are published / typical information; final values follow the batch COA and order confirmation.
Key physical data: molecular formula C6H15NO3, molecular weight 149.19 g/mol, CAS 102-71-6, melting point 70.9 °C, boiling point 335.4 °C. These are published physical properties; purity and packaging follow the batch COA and order confirmation.
What actually matters when selecting
The one I weigh most: Define the end use and process window first, then work back to required purity and impurity limits — not the other way around.
Check compatibility with other materials in the system; run a trial when unsure.
Match packaging and feeding method to on-site equipment so the material is usable on arrival.
Retain samples of critical lots and run third-party checks; do not rely on the supplier COA alone.
Mistakes people make
- Comparing price but not impurity profile: same assay with different impurities can yield wildly different results.
- Skipping samples and scaling up: going straight to volume most often fails on compatibility.
- Ignoring transport and storage: most 'arrived-dead' cases trace back to loose handling.
Common buyer questions
Where is Triethanolamine mainly used?
Mostly in Industrial Chemicals-related processes and formulations; the exact use depends on the finished product and process requirements.
How do I judge whether the specification fits?
State the use, process window and critical limits so the supplier can recommend a grade; when unsure, validate with a trial first.
Which quality documents come with Triethanolamine?
A COA per batch, with MSDS / technical data sheet and third-party tests available on request; tell us at enquiry if a specific standard must be met.
Related raw materials
- Triethanolamine Cocoyl Glutamate (CAS 68187-29-1)
- Triethanolamine Lauroyl Glutamate (CAS 53576-49-1)
- Triethanolamine hydrochloride (CAS 637-39-8)
- Triethanolamine salicylate (CAS 2174-16-5)
- triethanolamine borate (CAS 283-56-7)
- Triethanolamine oleate (CAS 2717-15-9)
See site search for Triethanolamine or browse the Organic Chemicals directory.
Supply & quality files
Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd. supplies chemical raw materials and fine chemicals; a COA ships with every batch, with MSDS and technical data sheets available on request. In your enquiry include product name, CAS, target purity and packaging, and we will provide documents and a quote to the relevant standard.
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