Synonyms
Tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine; Tetrakis(2-hydroxypropyl)ethylenediamine; 1,1',1'',1'''-(Ethylenedinitrilo)tetra-2-propanol; 1,1',1'',1'''-(Ethylenedinitrilo)tetrakis(2-propanol); 1,1',1',1'''-(Ethylenedinitrilo)tetra-2-propanol; 2-Propanol, 1,1',1'',1'''-(ethylenedinitrilo)tetra-; 2-Propanol, 1,1',1',1'''-(1,2-ethanediyldinitrilo)tetrakis-; Adeka Quadrol; ENTPROL; Entprol; Edetolum [Latin]; N,N,N',N'-Tetra(2-hydroxypropyl)ethylenediamine; N,N,N',N'-Tetrakis(2-hydroxypropyl)ethylenediamine; Neutrol TE; Quadrol; Quadrol L; THPE; [ChemIDplus]
Sources/Uses
Used as a catalyst in manufacturing urethane foams, epoxy resin curing agent, complexing agent, humectant, plasticizer, chelate, surfactant solubilizer, viscosity modifier, and intermediate; Also used as an anti-bloating agent for cattle; [HSDB] Used in piezoelectric crystal detectors; [REPROTOX]
Comments
Emergency treatment: Symptomatic drug ingestion; [HSDB] Failure to gain weight is the only adverse effect noted in 3-month feeding study of rats at highest dose tested (approximately 3300 mg/kg); No evidence of mutagenicity, teratogenicity, or developmental/reproductive toxicity; [EPA HPVIS] An irritant; May be harmful if swallowed; May cause allergic skin reaction; [Aldrich MSDS]