Formula |
CAS |
C6H15NO3 |
102-71-6 |
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
Background
Triethanolamine is used as an excipient in creams, lotions, soaps, shampoos,
and bath powders. An excipient is presumably an "inert" substance that
gives a topical agent proper consistency through its action as a dispersant
or detergent.
Synonyms
2,2´,2´´-Nitrilotrisethanol
Triethanolamine
Triethylolamine
Trolamine
TEA
Trihydroxytriethylamine
Tris(hydroxyethyl)amine
Uses
Creams and lotions
Cutting oils
Emulsions with mineral and vegetable oil
Herbicides
Lubricants for textile industry
Manufacture of synthetic resins
Petroleum demulsifiers
Pharmaceutic aid (alkalizer)
Shampoos
Soaps
Toilet goods
Waxes
Cross-Reactions
Promethazine
Unusual Reactions
References
1.
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Suurmond, D.,
Patch test reactions to phenergan cream, promethazine
and triethanolamine. Dermatologica, 1966. 133: p. 503.
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2.
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Alomar, A., L.
Conde-Salazar, and C. Romaguera, Occupational
dermatoses from cutting oils. Contact Dermatitis, 1985. 12(3):
p. 129-38.
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3.
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Jones,
S.K. and C.T. Kennedy, Contact dermatitis from triethanolamine
in E45 cream. Contact Dermatitis, 1988. 19(3): p. 230.
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4.
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Tosti, A., et al.,
Prevalence and sources of sensitization to
emulsifiers: a clinical study. Contact Dermatitis, 1990. 23(2):
p. 68-72.
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5.
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Batten,
T.L., et al., Contact dermatitis from the old formula
E45 cream. Contact Dermatitis, 1994. 30(3): p. 159-61.
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6.
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Pasche-Koo, F., et al.,
High sensitization rate to emulsifiers
in patients with chronic leg ulcers. Contact Dermatitis, 1994. 31(4):
p. 226-8.
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