Definitions for "Diethanolamine"
CAS Number: 111-42-2. A colorless powder or liquid with a slight ammonia-like odor. It is used in consumer care products such as soaps, shampoos, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Chemical formula = C4H11NO2. Molecular weight = 105.1 g/mol. Learn More...
An ammonia derivative which is known to have hormone disrupting effects. Can form carcinogenic nitrosamines and cause allergic reactions, dry the hair and skin and irritate the eyes.
Keywords:  dialcohol, dea, hydroxyl, amines, weak
Diethanolamine, often abbreviated as DEA, is an organic chemical compound which is both a secondary amine and a dialcohol. A dialcohol has two hydroxyl groups in its molecule. Like other amines, diethanolamine acts as a weak base.