Triethylenetetramine (TETA) is a mixture of four TETA ethyleneamines with close boiling points including linear, branched and two cyclic molecules.
These compounds are:
• TETA (CAS #000112-24-3, N,N ́-bis (2-aminoethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine)
• Bis AEP (CAS #006531-38-0, N,N ́-bis-(2-aminoethyl)piperazine)
• PEEDA (CAS #024028-46-4, N-[(2-aminoethyl)2-aminoethyl]piperazine)
• Branched TETA (CAS #004097-89-6, tris-(2-aminoethyl)amine)
Chemical Name: | Triethylenetriamine |
Chemical Family: | Ethyleneamine |
Other Names: |
• TETA |
CAS No: |
112-24-3 |
Chemical Formula: | C6H18N4 |
Benefits & Applications
Epoxy hardeners and curing agents: To enhance the performance and application of epoxy coatings, adhesives, laminates, castings, and grouts.
Lubrication-oil additives: To reduce sludge and varnish build-up in engine oils.
Marine protective coatings
Paper wet-strength resins: To promote wet-strength properties in towels and tissues.
Polyamide resins: For use in coatings, varnishes, adhesives, and binders for printing inks
Other miscellaneous products: As asphalt additives, corrosion inhibitors, epoxy curing agents, fuel additives and surfactants