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Triisopropanolamine TIPA 

Triisopropanolamine(TIPA) is used as a cross-linker in special niche water-based coating applications. The cement and concrete industries use TIPA as a grinding aid, and it is used in concrete admixtures. TIPA is used as a neutralizing agent in agricultural products and water borne coatings.

Technical Datas for TIPA:

Physical and chemical characteristics for TIPA: 

Physical Form(25°C): Crystalline Solid
Color: Colorless or light yellow
Melting Point: 45°C
Boiling Point: 305°C
Smelling: Very light ammoniacal odor
Flash Point: 130°C
Specific Gravity(25/4°C): 1.0
Viscosity (60°C): 141mPas

Package:

Packed in iron drum, net weight 215kg.

Isotank and IBC packing are also available or can be specified according to customer’s requests.

Storage for TIPA:
Shelf time of TIPA 85% is six months, and after then it could still be available once has passed a chemical test.

Safety & Toxicity:
Generally present no toxicity, alkalescency but do not irritate skin.
Higher flashing point, it should be prevented the material from spilling into the eyes while handling.

Applications of TIPA:

Cement & Concrete            Improves the grinding efficiency resulting in energy savings;

                                         prevents from agglomeration or clumping; as water reducing agent.

Rubber curing                    Chain terminator in isoprene polymerization.

Polyurethane                      Used as Cross-linker to improve PU foam quality.

Metal working                    To improve corrosion protection, antioxidant.