TAED

Other names: Tetraacetylethylenediamine

TAED, also known as Tetraacetylethylenediamine, is a bleaching agent that is widely used in many cleaning and laundry detergents. This chemical is an important component of modern detergents because it helps to increase the efficiency of washing at lower temperatures. TAED is a blue-white solid with a characteristic odor that is released during washing and gives laundry a fresh scent.

The use of TAED is not limited to washing powders or dishwasher tablets. This substance is also used in some disinfectants where it acts as a hydrogen peroxide activator and thus helps to destroy bacteria and viruses. In addition, tetraacetylethylenediamine is often used in the paper industry to bleach paper. Its main role in these applications is to improve the efficiency of bleaching processes while minimizing negative environmental impacts.