Uses
Detergent; wetting, foaming, and dispersing
agent for industrial, cosmetic and pharmaceutical
applications, especially shampoos.
General Description
Colorless liquid with a mild odor, Sinks and mixes with water.
Reactivity Profile
Reacts violently with strong oxidants. REF [Handling Chemicals Safely, 1980 p. 928]. Toxic vapors of triethanolamine and oxides of nitrogen may form in fire [USCG, 1999].
Health Hazard
Ingestion causes mild irritation of stomach. Contact with liquid irritates eyes and causes some corneal damage if prolonged. Skin is mildly irritated on prolonged contact.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic vapors of triethanolamine and oxides of nitrogen may form in fire.
