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PRODUCT
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Triethylenediamine
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(TEDA)
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Nomenclature
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Triethylenediamine
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Synonyms
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1,4-Diazabicyclo [2.2.2] octane; DABCO Crystal
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Molecular formula
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C6H12N2
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CAS No.
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[280-57-9]
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Chemical Structure
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Molecular weight
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112.17
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Specifications
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Appearance
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White to light Yellow solid, Hygroscopic
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Assay by GC %
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99.7 min
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Water (by KF) Wt %
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Color (APHA)
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White to off-white
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Viscosity at 40 °C;cst
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Packing and Storage*
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25 kg fiber drum with special liner inside
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Transport Classification
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IMDG Class
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8
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U.N. No
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2925
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Packing Group
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III
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Hazard Label
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Corrosive
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Applications
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Used extensively as a catalyst to promote both gelling and blowing reactions in
the production of flexible, semi-rigid and rigid polyurethane foams, as well as,
elastomers and adhesives. It is also used in polyurethane coating applications.
Also used as a raw material for manufacture of agro-chemicals like herbicide and
also in organic synthesis as acid absorber. TEDA is also available in solutions
of dipropylene glycol and ethylene glycol.
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* Corrodes copper and its alloys. Reacts violently with acids and chlorinated
Hydrocarbons. hydrocarbons. Absorbs carbon dioxide from air. Discolors in contact
with air.