About this product
Triethanolamine (TEA), CAS 102-71-6, is a viscous ethanolamine used as an emulsifier, surfactant intermediate and pH neutraliser. We stock both the 85% and 99% grades. The 99% grade documented on this page is SABIC Triethanolamine from Saudi Kayan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, certified to EXCiPACT (pharmaceutical excipient) and EFfCi (cosmetic) standards, supplied in 230 kg HDPE drums repacked from bulk import. We have imported and distributed industrial chemicals since 1997 and hold stock at our Redhills, Chennai warehouse for dispatch across South India.
Tri Ethanol Amine (TEA) 85%/99% at a glance
- TEA full form
- Triethanolamine
- Also known as
- Trolamine
- CAS number
- 102-71-6
- Formula
- C6H15NO3
- HSN code
- 2922 15 00
CAS number and formula checked against PubChem on 3 October 2026. Full grade and property values are in the specifications below. More lookups: chemical abbreviations list · CAS number reference.
Applications & Uses
Safety & Technical Documents
MSDS / SDS
Technical data sheet (TDS) & Certificate of Analysis
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Product DataGrades & Technical Specifications
Grades & Technical Specifications
Physical Properties
- Appearance
- Viscous liquid; colour 30 Pt-Co max
- Purity
- 99.0% mass min (TEA 99% grade)
- Assay
- Triethanolamine 99.0% mass min; monoethanolamine (MEA) 0.10% mass max; diethanolamine (DEA) 0.50% mass max; water 0.20% mass max; iron 10 ppm max
Supply & Packaging
- Packaging
- 230 kg HDPE drums (repacked from bulk import)
- Grades Available
- TEA 85%TEA 99% — EXCiPACT / EFfCi grade
- Origin
- Imported
Compliance & Storage
- HS Code
- 2922 15 00
- Storage
- Store in tightly closed containers away from heat and strong acids/oxidisers. Use with adequate ventilation and chemical goggles/gloves.
These specs are indicative. Request a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for batch-specific values.
Source Manufacturers
Sourced directly from verified manufacturers for consistent quality and traceability.
Supplied across South IndiaCoimbatoreMaduraiHosurBangaloreHyderabadVisakhapatnamKochi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the full form of TEA in chemicals?
TEA stands for Triethanolamine, also known as Trolamine. Its CAS number is 102-71-6. Supreme Petro Chemicals supplies Tri Ethanol Amine (TEA) 85%/99% to manufacturers from Chennai.
What is triethanolamine (TEA) used for?
Triethanolamine is an ethanolamine used as an emulsifier, surfactant intermediate and pH neutraliser. Buyers use it in personal care and cosmetic formulations, pharmaceutical excipient applications, surfactant production, metalworking fluids, cement grinding aids and industrial cleaners. TEA is the common abbreviation for triethanolamine, which is also known as trolamine or 2,2',2''-nitrilotriethanol.
What is the CAS number and HSN code for triethanolamine?
Triethanolamine is CAS 102-71-6 and falls under HSN code 2922 15 00. It is also written as tri ethanol amine or triethanol amine, and appears in pharmacopoeial references under the name trolamine.
What is the difference between TEA 85% and TEA 99%?
The difference is assay. 99% is the high-assay grade and 85% is the lower-assay commercial grade. We stock both, and each has its own MSDS on this page. The 99% grade documented on this page is SABIC Triethanolamine to the manufacturer's published specification — TEA 99.0% mass min, monoethanolamine (MEA) 0.10% mass max, diethanolamine (DEA) 0.50% mass max, water 0.20% mass max, colour 30 Pt-Co max and iron 10 ppm max. Call or WhatsApp us for the current 85% specification.
Who manufactures the triethanolamine you supply, and is it cosmetic or pharma grade?
The 99% grade documented on this page is SABIC Triethanolamine, produced by Saudi Basic Industries Corporation at Saudi Kayan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and certified to both EXCiPACT (pharmaceutical excipient) and EFfCi (cosmetic) standards. We also source this product from Clariant India Glycols and Dow Chemical. A technical data sheet (SPC-TDS-AMN-003) and grade-specific MSDS for TEA 85% and TEA 99% are downloadable from this page.
How is triethanolamine supplied in Chennai and how do I get a quote?
We supply triethanolamine in 230 kg HDPE drums, repacked from bulk import and held at our Redhills, Chennai warehouse for dispatch across South India. Order sizes depend on packaging and current stock. Call or WhatsApp +91 86087 80096 for a quote.
How should triethanolamine be stored and handled?
Triethanolamine is a combustible viscous liquid that causes skin and serious eye irritation. Store it in tightly closed containers away from heat and strong acids or oxidisers, use it with adequate ventilation, and wear chemical goggles and gloves. Full details are in the MSDS for the grade you are buying.