Industrial Grade Triethanolamine

How can industrial grade triethasnolamine synergize with other materials in the field of construction?

In the field of construction, industrial grade triethanolamine plays a key role in synergistically increasing efficiency with various materials.

In concrete, triethanolamine can work synergistically with cement. It can act as a promoter for cement hydration, accelerating the early hydration reaction rate of cement. Cement hydration is a key process for concrete hardening and strength acquisition. The addition of triethanolamine allows cement particles to react with water more quickly, generating more hydration products and significantly improving concrete strength in the early stages. At the same time, it has a significant effect when used in combination with water reducing agents. The function of water reducing agents is to reduce the water consumption of concrete and improve its workability. Triethanolamine can enhance the dispersion effect of water reducing agents on cement particles, making cement particles more evenly distributed in concrete, further improving the fluidity and plasticity of concrete, making construction smoother, and reducing the amount of water reducing agents used, thus lowering costs.

In terms of architectural coatings, triethanolamine works in synergy with resins, pigments, and other materials. When combined with resin, it can adjust the acidity and alkalinity of the coating, making the resin system more stable and helping to improve the film-forming performance of the coating, making it more tough and durable. Synergistic with pigments, triethanolamine improves the dispersibility of pigments, prevents pigment agglomeration, makes the coating color more uniform and durable, and enhances the aesthetic and durability of building appearance.