Tetraacetylethylenediamine
Product Description
Tetraacetylethylenediamine (TAED) is a chemical compound with various industrial applications, primarily in the detergent and cleaning product industry.
Product:
Tetraacetylethylenediamine
CAS:
10543-57-4
Synonym:
N,N′-Ethylenebis(diacetamide); N-Acetyl-N-[2-(diacetylamino)ethyl]acetamide
Structure:
Typical Characteristics
Appearance
White to faint brown powder
Density
0.9 g/cm3
Melting point
149-154 °C
Molecular Weight
228.25
Purity
≥90%
Refractive index
1.4550
Uses, Applications & Markets
Key applications
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Tetraacetylethylenediamine used in many
industry applications
Tetraacetylethylenediamine (TAED) is a chemical compound with various industrial applications, primarily in the detergent and cleaning product industry. Here are some of its uses:
- Bleaching Agent: TAED is used as an activator or catalyst for hydrogen peroxide in laundry detergents and cleaning products. It enhances the bleaching effectiveness of hydrogen peroxide at lower temperatures.
- Laundry Detergents: It is commonly used in laundry detergents to remove stains and brighten fabrics by boosting the performance of hydrogen peroxide-based bleaching agents.
- Automatic Dishwashing Detergents: TAED is used in automatic dishwashing detergents to improve the removal of food stains and enhance the cleaning efficiency of dishwashing machines.
- Textile Industry: It is used in textile bleaching processes to achieve brighter and cleaner fabrics, especially in applications where low-temperature bleaching is required.
- Paper Industry: TAED is used in the paper industry for bleaching recycled paper fibers and improving the brightness and quality of paper products.
- Industrial Cleaning: It is used in industrial cleaning formulations for removing stains and whitening surfaces, particularly in applications requiring mild and effective bleaching agents.
- Personal Care Products: TAED is sometimes used in personal care products such as denture cleaners and toilet bowl cleaners to enhance bleaching and cleaning performance.
- Environmental Applications: TAED is considered environmentally friendly as it facilitates the use of lower temperatures in bleaching processes, reducing energy consumption and environmental impact.
- Water Treatment: It is used in water treatment processes for the oxidation and removal of organic contaminants and colorants from wastewater.
- Pool and Spa Treatments: TAED can be used in pool and spa treatments as an oxidizing agent for maintaining water clarity and hygiene.