Description

Tris(2-Hydroxypropyl)Ammonium Citrate is a versatile quaternary ammonium salt derivative of citric acid, offering a unique combination of chelating, buffering, and cationic surfactant properties. This compound is valued for its ability to enhance stability and performance in complex formulations, particularly where pH control and metal ion sequestration are critical. It serves as a key functional ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, industrial cleaning, and agrochemical sectors seeking effective, multifunctional additives.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a conditioning agent, emulsifier, and pH buffer in hair care products, skin creams, and lotions.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaning: Functions as a chelating agent and surfactant booster in hard surface cleaners, degreasers, and detergent formulations to improve efficacy in hard water.
• Agrochemicals: Used as a stabilizer and compatibility agent in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance shelf-life and application performance.
• Textile Processing: Serves as a softening agent, dye-leveling agent, and antistatic agent in fabric treatment baths.
• Metal Treatment & Plating: Employed as a mild chelant and buffering agent in metal cleaning and surface treatment solutions.
• Water Treatment: Utilized as a scale inhibitor and dispersant in cooling water and boiler water systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(2-Hydroxypropyl)Ammonium Citrate
CAS No.	67952-34-5
Molecular Formula	C15H33N1O9 or (C3H7O)3NH+ · C6H5O73-
Molecular Weight	371.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Triisopropanolammonium Citrate; Tris(2-Hydroxypropyl)Ammonium Citrate; THPAC; Tri(2-hydroxypropyl)ammonium citrate; 1-Propanol, 2-hydroxy-, compd. with 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid (1:1); Citric acid tris(2-hydroxypropyl)ammonium salt; Triisopropanolamine citrate; TIPA Citrate
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Quality Control

Our Tris(2-Hydroxypropyl)Ammonium Citrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, pH, and moisture content are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
pH (10% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.