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Triethanolamine
Explained
Triethanolamine (TEA) is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
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See all 4,825 products with Triethanolamine
What it does
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Masking
Obscuring or blocking
Buffering
Buffering ingredients help stabilise or adjust the ph level of a product.
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
3.8%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Sunscreens
Treatments
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
1% to
99%
References
Products with Triethanolamine
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
38702
INCI Name
TRIETHANOLAMINE
INN Name
trolamine
EC #
 203-049-8
All Functions
Buffering, Emulsifying, Masking, Surfactant
