Tetraacetylethylenediamine TAED
Tetraacetyl Ethylene Diamine
- CAS
- 10543-57-4
- EC
- 234-390-0
- Sectors
- Textiles, Leather & Paper, Personal Care & Cosmetics
Tetraacetylethylenediamine TAED (CAS 10543-57-4) is a bleaching activator, the tetraacetyl derivative of ethylenediamine, supplied as a white to light beige fine crystalline powder, and is used mainly in laundry and dishwashing detergents as well as in paper and pulp bleaching and textile whitening. Tetraacetylethylenediamine metal also is commonly used for ammunition, cable covering, piping, brass and bronze, bearing metals for machinery, and sheet lead.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C10H16N2O4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 228.25 g/mol |
| Appearance | WHITE TO LIGHT BEIGE FINE CRYSTALLINE POWDER |
| Form | Granular Powder |
| Color | Off-white to beige |
| Melting point | 154-156 °C |
| Boiling point | 140 °C (1.5002 mmHg) |
| Density | 0.9 |
| Water solubility | slightly soluble |
| Flash point | 140 °C |
| HS code | 29241900 |
| Grades available | Technical Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Tetraacetylethylenediamine TAED
Applications
Used as bleaching activator in detergents; in laundry and dishwashing additives; in paper and pulp bleaching; in textile processing for whitening; in cleaning products for hygiene.
Safety & Risks
Do not let product enter drains; sweep up and shovel for disposal; avoid mixing with other waste; handle uncleaned containers like product; no specific hazards listed but use caution.
Packaging
Stored in suitable, closed containers for disposal; keep original packaging intact.