Triethanolamine stearate

Triethanolamine stearate (CAS 4568-28-9) is the salt formed by combining triethanolamine with stearic acid; an anionic emulsifier and surfactant.

Where is Triethanolamine stearate used?

• Personal care: emulsifier for creams, lotions and hair conditioners
• Metalworking fluids: corrosion inhibitor and lubricity additive in cutting and grinding fluids
• Coatings and adhesives: dispersant and emulsifying agent for pigment pastes and water-based systems
• Textile and leather processing: preparation of emulsified lubricants applied during fiber and hide treatment
• It stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions and provides corrosion inhibition and lubrication in fluid systems.

Good to know: Appearance and consistency vary by the stearic acid ratio used during production. Technical-grade material is standard for industrial applications; cosmetic-grade material meeting relevant purity specifications is available for personal care formulations.

Commercial specifications

• Cosmetic grade meeting relevant purity specifications