1,1,1-Tris(hydroxymethyl)ethane

Independent reference data for 1,1,1-Tris(hydroxymethyl)ethane (CAS 77-85-0), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used to make varnishes, drying oils, and polyesters for polyurethane foams, alkyd surface coatings, lubricants, and hydraulic fluids; Also used as a heat stabilizer for polyvinyl chloride resins; [HSDB]Painting (Solvents) [Category: Paint]

Synonyms and trade names

1,1,1-TRIS(HYDROXYMETHYL)ETHANE; 77-85-0; Trimethylolethane; Methriol; Metriol; Pentaglycerine; Methyltrimethanolmethane; Ethylidynetrimethanol; Tris(hydroxymethyl)ethane; 1,1,1-Trimethylolethane; Methyltrimethylolmethane; 1,3-Propanediol, 2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-; 1,1,1-Trimethanolethane; 1,1,1-Tris(methylol)ethane; Ethane, 1,1,1-tris(hydroxymethyl)-; 5D10NYN23W

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Cumulative Estimated Daily Intake (CEDI): FCS FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS
GHS notification summary	90.6% (145 / 160)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	90.6% (145 / 160)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 90.6% (145 of 160) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 145 of 160 companies (only 9.4% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

1,1,1-Tris(hydroxymethyl)ethane · CAS 77-85-0 · C5H12O3. UNII 5D10NYN23W. Boiling Point: 283 °C; Boiling Point: BP: 137 °C at 15 mm Hg; Melting Point: 204 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.