Verified chemical identity
| Chemical name | Triethanolamine |
| Abbreviation | TEA |
| CAS number | 102-71-6 |
| Grade | Confirm assay, water and impurity limits on the current specification. |
Formulation boundary
TEA can influence cement hydration as well as grinding behavior. An unsuitable amount may affect setting or strength development. Selection therefore requires controlled mortar testing and review of clinker chemistry, sulfate balance and other formulation ingredients.
Safety-document release gate
A downloadable SDS should be the current supplier-approved, product-specific 16-section version. It should identify the supplier, product or grade, emergency contact, composition or disclosure range, GHS classification, transport information, revision date and approval information.
Information required before purchase
- Assay, water and impurity limits
- Density, appearance and crystallization/storage behavior
- Batch COA and SDS
- Packaging and shelf life
- Intended finished-formulation target
TEA is a formulation input, not a finished grinding aid
Raw-material control
Confirm chemical identity, assay basis, water and impurity limits, batch traceability, packaging and the current supplier SDS.
Formulation control
Review the complete blend, clinker chemistry, sulfate balance and target cement performance. Do not infer finished-product behavior from TEA identity alone.
Application control
Screen the formulation in mortar, then validate it in a controlled plant trial with calibrated dosing and defined acceptance criteria.