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Is TEA-Hydrochloride vegetarian?

TEA-Hydrochloride

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TEA-Hydrochloride (triethanolamine hydrochloride) is the hydrochloride salt of triethanolamine, a synthetic compound used as a pH adjuster in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as Triethanolamine Hydrochloride, Tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)ammonium Chloride
INCI name TEA-Hydrochloride
CAS number 637-39-8
EC number 211-284-2
CosIng ID 38499
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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