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Ammonia or azane is a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3. The simplest pnictogen hydride, ammonia is a colourless gas with a characteristic pungent smell. It is a common nitrogenous waste, particularly among aquatic organisms, and it contributes significantly to the nutritional needs of terrestrial organisms by serving as a precursor to food and fertilizers. Ammonia is a colourless alkaline gas and is one of the most abundant nitrogen-containing compounds in the atmosphere.

Ammonium hydroxide NH4OH is the hydroxy salt of ammonium ion. It is formed when ammonia reacts with water molecules in solution. Ammonium hydroxide is a colorless aqueous solution.

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Triethanolamine (TEA) is a viscous organic compound that is both a tertiary amine and a triol. A triol is a molecule with three alcohol groups. Triethanolamine is a strong base. It is a colourless compound although samples may appear yellow because of impurities. Triethanolamine is used primarily in making surfactants, such as for emulsifier. It is a common ingredient in formulations used for both industril and consumer products.

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