Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
triethanolamine
CAS # 102-71-6
Alternative Names
trolamine
2,2',2''-nitrilotriethanol
biafine
TEA
Categories*
Byproduct/Intermediate/Reactant
Flame retardant
Food additives and contact material
Household product ingredient
Industrial additive
Medical/Veterinary/Research
Personal care product/Cosmetic ingredient
Pesticide ingredient
Plastic/Rubber
Solvent
Unconventional Oil and Gas
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
NTP. 1999. NTP Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies of Triethanolamine (CAS No. 102-71-6) in F344 Rats and B6C3F1 Mice (Dermal Studies). Natl Toxicol Program Tech Rep Ser 449:1-298.
*Category References
Chemical and Product Categories (CPCAT)
US Dept of Health & Human Services. Household Products Database.
US National Library of Medicine. Hazardous Substances Data Bank.
Waxman HA, Markey EJ, and DeGette D. 2011. Chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing. United States House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce Minority Staff.