TRIISOPROPANOLAMINE- ▸ Metalworking fluids: Corrosion inhibitor and surfactant
- ▸ Coatings: Cross-linker and acid neutralizer for improved stability
- ▸ Rubber: Cross-linking agent
- ▸ Emulsification: Emulsifying and solubilizing agent
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Triisopropanolamine (CAS 122-20-3, C9H21NO3) is a trifunctional amino-alcohol, often supplied as an aqueous solution. It is used as an emulsifier, a corrosion inhibitor in metalworking fluids, a cross-linking agent in coatings and rubber, and a neutralizer/acid-acceptor.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 204-528-4
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What is triisopropanolamine used for?
Triisopropanolamine (TIPA, CAS 122-20-3, C9H21NO3) is a trifunctional amino-alcohol used as an emulsifier and solubilizing agent, a corrosion inhibitor and surfactant in metalworking fluids, a cross-linking agent in coatings and rubber, and a neutralizer/acid-acceptor.
What is the 85% in triisopropanolamine LFG 85?
TIPA is commonly supplied as an aqueous solution; the 85% designation refers to a TIPA concentration grade (the balance being water). RawSource confirms the exact assay against the CoA at the time of quote.
Is triisopropanolamine an acid or a base?
Triisopropanolamine is a weak base (an amino-alcohol). This is why it is used as a neutralizer and acid-acceptor and as an alkalinity source in metalworking and coating formulations.
What is the HS code and formula for triisopropanolamine?
Triisopropanolamine has formula C9H21NO3 and CAS 122-20-3, classified under HS code 2922.19 (other amino-alcohols, their ethers and esters).
How do I get a bulk quote and shipping documentation for TIPA 85%?
RawSource supplies triisopropanolamine LFG 85% in industrial bulk. It ships under UN 3259; request a quote for your volume and packaging, and we will provide the SDS and CoA along with applicable shipping documentation.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Triisopropanolamine (TIPA)?
Triisopropanolamine (TIPA) (CAS 122-20-3) is subject to U.S. TSCA Inventory requirements; supplying it into the EU requires valid REACH registration ((EC) No 1907/2006). RawSource cannot verify a third-party supplier's registrations — buyers should require documented TSCA and REACH compliance for their jurisdiction and volume (EC 204-528-4).