2-Aminoethanol, monoester with boric acid
Synonyms
Ethanolamine borate (1:1);
MEA-Borate;
Category
Zwitterionic Surfactant
> Boric Acid Ester
>> Amino Boric Acid Ester Salt
Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 10377-81-8
EINECS: 233-829-3
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C2H8BNO3; C2H8B1N1O3
Molecular Weight: 104.90
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), liquid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Liquid form: irritation, irritation to skin, eye.
GHS label: 
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent antirust, anticorrosive, lubricating, anti-wear, dispersing, antistatic abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
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Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
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Liquid |
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Actives, %, ≥ |
85.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
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Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
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Liquid |
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Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
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As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as antirust agent, corrosion inhibitor.
Use as lubricant, anti-wear agent.
2, Machinery
Use as antirust agent, corrosion inhibitor, lubricant, anti-wear agent.
3, Personal care products
Buffering agent in personal care products.
Further information:
1, In accordance with Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition) of China:
(1), Borates are included in the restricted components.
Applied in:
(1a), Talc: Maximum concentration is 5% (as boric acid).
(1b), Other products (excluding bath products and hair waving products): Maximum concentration is 3% (as boric acid).
(2), Monoethanolamines are included in the restricted components.
In raw materials, maximum secondary amine content is 0.5%.
Maximum nitrosamine content is 50μg/kg.
The container is nitrite-free.
2, (1), In accordance with EU regulations (EC) No 1223/2009, directive 2005/80/EC, borates are included in Annex III/1a.
Applied in:
(1a), Talc: Maximum concentration is 5% (as boric acid).
(1b), Oral products: Maximum concentration is 0.1% (as boric acid).
(1c), Other products (excluding bath products and hair waving products): Maximum concentration is 3% (as boric acid).
(2), In accordance with EU regulations (EC) No 1223/2009, directive 2003/83/EC, monoethanolamines are included in Annex III/61.
Maximum concentration of secondary amine is 0.5% in products.
In raw materials, maximum secondary amine content is 0.5%.
Maximum nitrosamine content is 50μg/kg.
The container is nitrite-free.
Manufacturers
Update: 20190512(1);