TAED (Tetraacetylethylenediamine)
C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₄ | CAS: 10543-57-4 | HS: 29241900
Product Description
TAED is the bleach activator that converts sodium percarbonate or perborate (peroxide sources) into peracetic acid — a far more reactive and faster-acting bleach — at lower wash temperatures (30–60°C). Without TAED, oxygen bleaches in detergent formulations provide minimal whitening at temperatures below 60°C. As washing machines globally shift to lower temperature programs for energy efficiency, TAED has become essential for maintaining detergent bleaching performance. MITCHEM supplies detergent-grade TAED for export to laundry detergent formulators in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Applications by Industry
Reacts with sodium percarbonate or perborate to form peracetic acid at low wash temperatures (30–60°C), enabling colour-safe fabric bleaching and stain removal in energy-efficient cold-wash programs.
Activates oxygen bleach in dishwasher tablet and powder formulations to remove tea, coffee, and fruit stains from crockery at typical dishwasher temperatures.
Used in sachet-form bleach booster products added to laundry cycles to enhance whitening on cotton and polyester-cotton blended fabrics.
Applied in commercial and industrial laundry systems where peroxide bleaching must be activated at controlled temperatures to protect fabric integrity while achieving required hygiene standards.