TEA-Hydrochloride

AKA: Triethanolamine hydrochloride, 637-39-8, Triethanolammonium chloride, Ethanol, Trolamine hydrochloride, Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)amine hydrochloride, CHEBI:132753
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
OriginTEA (triethanolamine) is synthesized from ethylene oxide and ammonia, both petroleum-derived chemicals. The compound is produced through an etherification reaction where ammonia reacts with ethylene oxide under controlled temperature and pressure conditions.
Tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)ammonium chloride
Formula
C6H16ClNO3
Mol. Weight
185.65
CAS #
637-39-8
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off0.5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2013
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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