Description

Tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium 2-Ethylhexyl Sulphate is a quaternary ammonium salt surfactant known for its excellent emulsifying, wetting, and antistatic properties. This compound is valued for its compatibility with a wide range of formulations and its effectiveness at relatively low concentrations. It serves as a critical functional additive in industries such as personal care, textiles, and specialty coatings, where surface activity and stability are paramount.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a primary emulsifier and conditioning agent in hair care products (shampoos, conditioners) and skin creams.
• Textile Processing: Used as a softener, antistatic agent, and dye leveling auxiliary in fiber and fabric treatment.
• Industrial Cleaners & Detergents: Functions as a wetting and dispersing agent in hard surface cleaners and industrial degreasers.
• Coatings & Inks: Serves as a pigment dispersant and flow control additive to improve the stability and application properties of formulations.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Enhances the spreading and adhesion of pesticides and herbicides on plant surfaces.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Utilized as an emulsifier in emulsion polymerization processes for synthetic rubbers and plastics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium 2-Ethylhexyl Sulphate
CAS No.	78568-66-8
Molecular Formula	C14H33NO7S
Molecular Weight	359.48 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethylhexyl sulfate triethanolamine salt; Triethanolammonium 2-ethylhexyl sulfate; Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium 2-ethylhexyl sulfate; TEA 2-Ethylhexyl Sulfate; 2-Ethylhexyl sulfuric acid triethanolamine salt; TEA-OEHS; Triethanolamine 2-ethylhexyl sulfate; Ammonium, tris(2-hydroxyethyl)-, 2-ethylhexyl sulfate (1:1)
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Quality Control

Our Tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium 2-Ethylhexyl Sulphate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, performance, and compliance with relevant industry specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
pH (10% solution)	6.0 - 8.0

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