Triethanolamine

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Where is Triethanolamine found?

Triethanolamine is a pH balancer found in cosmetic products such as skin lotion, eye gels, moisturizers, shampoos, and shaving foams.

How can you avoid contact with Triethanolamine?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• 2,2',2''-Nitrilotriethanol
• 2,2',2'-Nitrilotriethanol
• AI3-01140
• Alkanolamine 244
• CCRIS 606
• Caswell No. 886
• Daltogen
• EINECS 203-049-8
• EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 004208
• Ethanol, 2,2',2'-nitrilotris-
• HSDB 893
• NSC 36718
• Nitrilotriethanol
• Sterolamide
• Sting-Kill
• TEA (amino alcohol)
• Thiofaco T-35
• Tri(hydroxyethyl)amine
• Triethanolamine
• Triethylamine, 2,2',2''-trihydroxy-
• Triethylolamine
• Trihydroxytriethylamine
• Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)amine
• Tris(beta-hydroxyethyl)amine
• Trolamine

What are some products that may contain Triethanolamine?

A clinician's point of view.

Additional resources and links for Triethanolamine.

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For additional information about products that might contain Triethanolamine, visit the Consumer Product Information Database. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.