Triethanolamine is used as a pH balancer in cosmetic preparations in a variety of different products - ranging from skin lotion, eye gels, moisturizers, shampoos, shaving foams etc.

Ingredients/Tech Specs:
INCI: Triethanolamine
Common Name: TEA
CAS # 102-71-6
EINECS#: 203-049-8
Use Level: 0.1% - 1% DOA
Properties: pH Adjuster & Stabilizer
Soluble In: Oil & Water

Appearance: viscous colourless or light yellow liquid or white solid.
Boiling point: 190 - 193 C at 5 mm Hg, ca. 335 C at 760 mm Hg (decomposes)
Vapour density: 0.01 mm Hg at 20 C
Vapour pressure: 5.14
Specific gravity: 1.124
Flash point: 185 C
Explosion limits: 1.3 % - 8.5 %
Autoignition temperature: 315 C