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)