Triethylenetetramine home ICD10: L23.9


Formule CAS
C6H18N4 112-24-3



Background
Triethylenetetramine is an aliphatic polyamine used in epoxy resin systems.

Synonyms
N,N´-Bis(2-aminoethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine
1,8-Diaminoo-3,6-diazaoctane 3,6-Diazaoctane-1,8-diamine
1,4,7,10-Tetraazadecane
TECZA
TETA
Trien
Trientine
Triethylenetetramine

Uses
Analytic reagent for copper and nickel
Chelating agent used in treatment of Wilson's disease
Epoxy resin
Lubricating oil additive
Shoes
Thermosetting resin

Cross-Reactions
ethylenediamine
diethylenetetramine

Unusual Reactions

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Referenties
1. Krajewska, D. and E. Rudzki, Sensitivity to epoxy resins and triethylenetetramine. Contact Dermatitis, 1976. 2(3): p. 135-8.
2. Rudzki, E. and D. Krajewska, Cross-reactions between ethylenediamine, diethylenetriamine and triethylenetetramine. Contact Dermatitis, 1976. 2(6): p. 311-3.
3. Rudzki, E., Dermatitis from epoxy resin, triethylenetetramine and ethylenediamine. Contact Dermatitis, 1978. 4(1): p. 53.
4. Rudzki, E., Dermatitis from triethylenetetramine in Poland. Contact Dermatitis, 1980. 6(3): p. 235-6.
5. Rudzki, E., Some peculiarities of contact dermatitis in poland. Dermatosen in Beruf und Umwelt. Occupational & Environmental Dermatoses, 1981. 29(4): p. 98-101.
6. van Putten, P.B., P.J. Coenraads, and J.P. Nater, Hand dermatoses and contact allergic reactions in construction workers exposed to epoxy resins. Contact Dermatitis, 1984. 10(3): p. 146-50.
7. Burrows, D., et al., Treatment of nickel dermatitis with Trientine. Contact Dermatitis, 1986. 15(2): p. 55-7.
8. Maisey, J., et al., Evaluation of the sensitising potential of 4 polyamines present in technical triethylenetetramine using 2 animal species. Contact Dermatitis, 1988. 18(3): p. 133-7.
9. Ormerod, A.D., et al., Polyamine sensitization in offshore workers handling drilling muds. Contact Dermatitis, 1989. 21(5): p. 326-9.



Author(s):
Database Allergologie Amsterdam UMC.

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