What are amines?
Amines are multi-functional organic compounds derived from ammonia. Like ammonia, amines are weak bases, so they work well for neutralizing acidic components and buffering pH in a wide variety of products and processes. Additionally, amines can be reacted further to create derivatives with unique functionality for a broad range of uses. Known for their versatility, amines can help you achieve the desired performance in a wide range of applications, whether neutralizing acids, emulsifying properties, lubrication or viscosity are required.
Amines are used in a wide variety of applications and products including:
Beauty and Personal Care
Helping balance pH in personal care products while still being gentle on the eyes – often used in baby and pet shampoos. Providing pH adjustment while improving the solubility and dispersibility of other components in both water-based and solvent-based coating formulations.Coatings
Industrial Cleaning
Enabling multi-functional cleaning products with low streaking and filming, as well as contributing to excellent stability for a longer shelf life.
Offering excellent emulsifying and softening properties with low sensitivity for fabric softeners. Providing excellent corrosion protection and emulsifying capabilities when added to asphalt chemicals and lube oil additives.Fabric Softeners
Multi-use Emulsifier
Pharmaceuticals
Delivering solutions that are widely used as intermediates in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
