What Is Triethylamine?
Triethylamine is a liquid that has a strong, fishy smell like ammonia. It is used in cosmetics to help keep things mixed together and stable. If you burn it, it can produce harmful gases. It's also sometimes added to food as an ingredient.
What is the purpose of Triethylamine in personal care products?
It is used for its emulsion stabilizing
characteristics.
Triethylamine helps mix ingredients and improve shelf life.
Names and identifiers that we found for this substance include: Triethylamine and N,N-Diethylethanamine.
What Are Emulsion Stabilizing Ingredients?
Triethylamine has emulsion stabilizing characteristics.
Emulsion stabilizing ingredients help to mix two or more ingredients that generally don't mix well, such as oil and water, to create a stable mixture. They work by coating the oil droplets in the mixture, preventing them from sticking together and separating over time.
Emulsion stabilizing ingredients make the product last longer and more effectively and ensure it doesn't look strange or separate on the shelf. By helping emulsify, these ingredients help make the product more effective and stable over time.
Safety
Remember, always read and follow the instructions provided on product labels carefully. If you have any questions or concerns about using a product containing various ingredients, consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before use.