Trietilenetetraminas – TETA
Chemical Appearance
Triethylenetetramine – TETA is an oily liquid. It is colourless. However, like many amines, its older samples have the appearance of a yellow-coloured liquid because of impurities resulting from air oxidation. It is a slightly viscous liquid. It is soluble in polar solvents. It is slightly less dense than water. It is combustible but difficult to ignite. It is corrosive to metals and tissue. Its vapours are heavier than air. It has a fishy or ammoniacal odour. It is soluble in water.
Chemical Applications and Strengths
Triethylenetetramine – TETA or Triethylene Tetramine is an extremely useful chemical compound and therefore, has many industrial applications. Its main applications and strengths are:
Triethylenetetramine – TETA is most commonly used as a crosslinker or hardener in epoxy curing.
CAS Number:112-24-3
HS Code:29212990