What is it?
Diethylenetriamine is commonly used for the manufacture of a variety of products such as asphalt additives, fuel additives, etc.

How do I avoid it?
You should avoid any contact with this substance. Avoidance requires reading labels, package inserts, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and, on occasion, direct communication with the manufacturer.

Uses:
  • Asphalt additives
  • Carbonless copy paper (NCR paper)
  • Chelating agents
  • Corrosion inhibitors
  • Drainage aids
  • Epoxy curing agent
  • Fabric softener
  • Food processing
  • Fuel additives
  • Hardener for epoxy resins
  • Ion exchange resins
  • Liquid explosive compounds
  • Lube oil additives
  • Mineral processing aids
  • Paper wet-strength resins
  • Petroleum production chemicals
  • Polyamide resins
  • Surfactants

Other names for diethylenetriamine:
  • DETA
  • N-(2-aminoethyl)-1,2 etanediamine
  • bis(2-aminoethyl)amine
  • 2,2-Diaminodiethylamine
Potential cross-reacting/co-reacting substances:
  • Ethylenediamine hydrochloride
  • Ethylenediamine (EDA)
  • Triethylenetetramine (TETA)
  • Dipropylenetriamine (DPTA)
  • Tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA)
  • Diethylaminopropylamine (DEAPA)
  • Trimethylhexamethylenediamine (TMDA)

How safe is it?

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