Synonym(s)
CAS number: 61790-65-5
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"TEA" is the acronym for triethanolamine, a quaternary ammonium compound. Triethanolamine reacts easily with fatty acids to form triethanolamine soaps and is used as a basic component in soaps and other cosmetic products. Rosinates are salts/esters of fatty acids which are extracted from rosin. S.a. among resin acids.
TEA-rosinate is a substance which is used in cosmetic formulations where it acts as a surfactant (washing-active substance; improves the even distribution of the products during application).
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