Synonym(s)
1,1′,1′′-Nitrilotri-2-propanol; 1,1′,1′′-Nitrilotripropan-2-ol; CAS number: 122-20-3; TIPOA; tris(2-hydroxypropyl)amine
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TIPA is the acronym for triisopropanolamine, a basic, water-soluble, alcoholic ammonium compound with the molecular formula: C9H21NO3 (see structural formula). TIPA is obtained by a reaction of ammonia with propylene oxide. TIPA is found as a reaction product in cosmetic formulations. Thus in:
- TIPA-laureth sulfate (INCI)
- TIPA-lauryl sulfate (INCI)
- TIPA stearate (INCI)
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