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Metalworking Chemicals
Suggested
Dosage

Flash point
C

Viscosity,
Cst, 30C

PH,5% Aqueous
Solution

Max. Color,
Pt-Co

Description

Appearance
at 25C

Product

Equivalent
Weight

Properties1
Function

AMINES
Amines are an important component of metalworking fluids and in metal cleaning applications where they provide essential properties including corrosion inhibition and are a source of reserved alkalinity. Amine selection is based on metals encountered, misting concern, toxicity, alkalinity requirements and stability.
DGA Agent

2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethanol

105

Clear liquid

15

11.3

20

124

1 - 10%

Enhanced pH stability as a pH buffer

Low tendency to leach cobalt/copper from tooling
Less staining of some Al alloys vs other amines
Low acute toxicity and low nitrosamine potential

XMW-200

1-(bis(3-(dimethylamino)
propyl)amino)-2-propanol

245

Clear liquid

12.0

141

1 - 10% Biostable amine in water-based formulations

Excellent anti-corrosion performance

APMMEA

N-aminopropyl
monomethylethanolamine

132

Clear liquid

50

12.9
(1%)

47
(Cst ,
25C)

128

1 - 10% Stable emulsions at high pH

Reserve alkalinity source
Biostable amine in water-based formulations

SURFONAMINE
MW-781
amine

3-Butoxypropanamine

131

Clear liquid

70

11.2
(1%)

1
(Cst ,
38C)

64

1 - 10%

JEFFAMINE
T403
polyetheramine

Triamine of a triol reacted

with propylene oxide (PO)

440

Colorless
to pale
yellow liquid

50

11.6

72

TEA

Triethanolamine

149

Clear liquid

40

11.0

527
(25C)

202

wt%,
pH adjuster
99.0min Enhanced pH stability as a pH buffer

MDEA

Bis-(hydroxyethyl)
methylamine

119

Clear liquid

15

10.8

56

126

1 - 10% Substitute TEA to minimize aluminum corrosion

Low foaming tendency

Coupling agent
Reserve alkalinity source
Corrosion inhibitor in multiple acid formulations

196 0.5 - 5% Increased lubricity

(385)
Protect against cobalt/copper leaching
Enhanced pH stability
Biostable amine in water-based formulations

DEFOAMERS
JEFFAMINE polyetheramines contain primary amino groups attached to the end of a polyether backbone. The polyether backbone is normally based
on either propylene oxide (PO), ethylene oxide (EO), or copolymer (PO/EO).
JEFFAMINE
D2000
polyetheramine

Diamine of polypropylene
glycol (PPG)

2000

Colorless to
light yellow
liquid

25

10.5

248

185
(365)

0.1 0.5%

Synergetic with silicon containing defoamer

JEFFAMINE
T3000
polyetheramine

Triamine of a triol reacted

with propylene oxide (PO)

3000

Colorless to
light yellow
liquid

75

367

235
(455)

0.1 0.5%

Synergetic with silicon containing defoamer

AMIDE INTERMEDIATES
Different kinds of amines from Huntsman could be used as amide intermediates, which could provide anti-rust, anti-corrosion and added lubricity properties.
JEFFAMINE
D400
polyetheramine

Diamine of polypropylene
glycol (PPG)

430

Colorless to
pale yellow
liquid

30

11.6

22

163

Increased lubricity performance for amide

Protect cobalt/copper leaching

DGA Agent

2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethanol

105

Clear liquid

15

11.3

20

124

1 - 10%

MEA

Monoethanolamine

61

Clear liquid

15

11.8

96

wt%,
Common intermediates for amides
99.5 min

DEA

Diethanolamine

105

Clear liquid

15

11.5

321

176

wt%,
Common intermediates for amides
99.0 min

Low staining of Al alloys

Low tendency to leach cobalt/copper from tooling
Improved anti-rust performance
Substitute DEA for EHS concerns

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL AMIDE
XMW-018 of multi-functional chemical for water-based metalworking fluids. It provides good emulsifying performance, excellent aluminium corrosion
protection and excellent hard water tolerance ability compared with traditional fatty acid alkanolamides. It also could be an alternative to traditional
sodium sulfonate emulsifier for soluble oil and semi-synthetic fluid formulations.
XMW-018

Polyetheramine derivative,
formulated

Clear to
slightly
hazy liquid

5.0-8.0

1100
(25C)

4-15%

Excellent emulsification, anti-rust performance

and Al corrosion protection
Excellent hard water tolerance
Boron, sulphur and DEA-free
Possible substitution of traditional sodium
sulfonate for soluble oil and semi-synthetic fluid
formulations

Properties are for reference only. Please approach Huntsman for actual specifications
Only selected products have been showcased in this brochure. Please approach Huntsman for a full range of surfactant products.

Huntsman Performance Products is a major integrated supplier of amines, emulsifiers and surfactants, offering wide range
of products into the Metalworking industry. More than being merely a supplier, Huntsman offers direct benefits through
synthesis-based and application research, attention to manufacturing efficiencies, and personalized technical support.

Suggested
Dosage

Cloud point
C (1%)

Viscosity,
Cst, 25C

PH,5% Aqueous
Solution

Max. Color,
Pt-Co

Description

Appearance
at 25C

Product

HLB

Properties1
Function

LUBRICANT IN SYNTHETIC FLUID

SURFONIC POA block copolymers are very useful in a variety of metalworking operations. These products are made by the sequential addition of
ethylene oxide and propylene oxide. The functional attributes of these products - defoaming, wetting, lubricity, solubilization, emulsification, thickening
and dispersion - all depend on the ratio of ethylene oxide to propylene oxide, the molecular weight and blocking pattern of the molecule.
SURFONIC POA
17R2 surfactant

Inverse EO/PO block

copolymers

Colorless to light
yellow liquid

100

6.0-7.5

205

35

3-10%

SURFONIC POA
17R4 surfactant

Inverse EO/PO block

copolymers

Colorless to light
yellow liquid

7~12

80

5.5-7.0

44 - 48

3-10%

SURFONIC POA
25R2 surfactant

Inverse EO/PO block

copolymers

Colorless to light
yellow liquid

6.3

100

6.0-7.5

570

30

3-10%

Prime surfactant in cleaners and wetting

agent
Low foam
Supports lubricity
Reduce misting

LUBRICANT IN SYNTHETIC FLUID

JEFFOX functional fluids are alkoxylates of mono-, di- or tri-functional starting materials. These versatile fluids have varying degrees of solubility in
water and oil. The fluids possess many desirable properties of natural lubricants and have distinctive properties of their own. They are recommended
for use in difficult applications such as drilling, quenching and as a gear oil component.
JEFFOX
WL-660 fluid

EO/PO block
copolymers

Clear liquid

20

7.7

158
(38C)

66

5-15%

JEFFOX
WL-1400 fluid

EO/PO block
copolymers

Clear Amber
liquid

299
(38C)

5-15%

JEFFOX
WL-5000 fluid

EO/PO block
copolymers

Clear Amber
liquid

200

4.4

1080
(38C)

53

5-15%

Exceptional lubrication, excellent finishes

and longer tool life
High viscosity index used at a wide range
temperatures

LOW FOAM SURFACTANT

Alcohol alkoxylates are ideally suited for metalworking operations. They tend to have low foam and excellent wetting characteristics. Some products
can work as defoamers in water-based systems.
TERIC 168
surfactant

Alcohol Alkoxylates

Clear to
hazy liquid

11.1

250

6.0-8.0
1% aq.

70
28-37
(20C)

2-15%

A low foaming surfactant with excellent

wetting properties. It may be used in low
foam metal cleaning formulations

SURFONIC
JL80X surfactant

Alcohol Alkoxylates

Clear liquid

13.1

100

51

59

2-15%

Used in Metal cleaning operations

Special structure eliminates gel phase
common to alcohol ethoxylates in aqueous
solutions

SURFONIC LF17
surfactant

Alcohol Alkoxylates

Not more than a

trace of turbidity

100

5.0-7.5 1%
aq.

96

32-36

5-20%

5.5-7.5
1% in 10:6
IPA:H2O

240

14-20

5-20%

200

5.5-7.0
1% in 10:6
IPA:H2O

96

15-19

5-20%

100

6.0-7.0,
1% DI
Water

90

24-26

2-15%

Used in low foam semi-synthetic cutting

fluids
Used in low foam, highly effective
microemulsion or solution cleaners
LF37 has excellent wetting performance
and a very low foaming tendency
LF17/LF18 may be used as an efficient
low foam emulsifier in metalworking fluids
P1 with no foam property and P3 (or P5)
could be used as low foam scouring agent
in metal cleaning formulations

SURFONIC LF18
surfactant

Alcohol Alkoxylates

Clear to slightly
hazy liquid

11.9

100

SURFONIC LF37
surfactant

Alcohol Alkoxylates

Clear to slightly
hazy liquid

3.0 6.0

SURFONIC P1
surfactant

Alcohol Alkoxylates

Clear liquid

SURFONIC P3
surfactant

Alcohol Alkoxylates

Clear colorless
liquid

100

5.5-7.0,
5% DI
Water

56

34-36

2-15%

SURFONIC P5
surfactant

Alcohol Alkoxylates

Clear liquid

250

6.5-7.5,
5% DI
Water

85

44-46

2-15%

EMULSIFIERS
Linear alcohol ethoxylates are widely used as emulsifiers, cleaners, penetrants and wetting agents. Appropriate selection of the alcohol chain length
and degree of ethoxylation can provide the surfactant properties for a particular application. Primarily emulsifiers are most appropriate to the formulation of vegetable oils, glycerides, higher viscosity paraffinic oils, cycle oils and waxes.
Product

Description

Function

TERIC 17AN surfactant (N stands for 2 EO to 25 EO)

C16 - C18 (Cetyl - Oleyl) Alcohol Ethoxylates

SURFONIC TDA series surfactant

Iso-C13 (iso-Tridecanol) Ethoxylates

SURFONIC CO series surfactant

Castor Oil Ethoxylates

SURFONIC L24-N series surfactant (N stands for 2 EO to 22 EO)

C12 - C14 Alcohol Ethoxylates

Extensively used as emulsifiers, cleaners,

penetrants and wetting agents in metalworking
formulations
Appearance (25C) varies from clear liquids to
white waxy solids, depending on the alcohol
used and degree of ethoxylation

Cloud point
C (1%)

Suggested
Dosage

Alkyl poly(alkylene oxide)

derivatives based on a synthetic linear primary alcohol

Clear to slightly
turbid liquid

7.8

-10

0.949

28.5

45

0.5-6%

HYDRAPOL
RP50 surfactant

Alkyl poly(alkylene oxide)

derivatives based on a synthetic linear primary alcohol

Clear to slightly
turbid liquid

10.2

0.964

38

56

HYDRAPOL
RP90 surfactant

Alkyl poly(alkylene oxide)

derivatives based on a synthetic linear primary alcohol

Clear to slightly
turbid liquid

13

16.0

0.993

156

71

HLB

HYDRAPOL
RP40 surfactant

Appearance
at 25C

Viscosity,
Cst, 25C

Description

Specific Gravity,
25C, g/cm3

Product

Pour point C

Properties1
Function

NPE REPLACEMENTS
Alkyl poly(alkylene oxide) derivatives based on a synthetic linear primary alcohol.
Soft gel structures lead to easy dispersal and
dissolution
Low viscosities make it easily handled
0.5-6% Minimal surface tensions and highly surface
active
Powerful wetting agents
0.5-10% Low contact angles
Low foam surfactant and NPE replacement

VEGETABLE OIL EMULSIFIER

SURFONIC MW-100 additive is a single component emulsifier for vegetable oil. This emulsifier is designed to enhance the metalworking properties of
vegetable oil based lubricants.
SURFONIC
MW 100 additive

Formulated Castor oil

ethoxylates, Emulsifier

Slightly turbid liquid,

substantially free
of foreign matter

5-7

117
(40C)

5-20%

Inherently low foaming

Compatible with phosphate esters for extreme
pressure
Able to formulate macro or micro emulsions
that are very stable
Effortless handling with low pour point (- 2C)
Low toxicity

HARD WATER TOLERANCE

Ether carboxylate have found use in metalworking product and provide excellent hard water tolerance. They are also used as general emulsifiers and
emulsion stabilizers with enhanced corrosion inhibition.
EMPICOL
CED 5 surfactant

Laureth-6
carboxylic acid

Colorless to light
yellow liquid

2.5-3.5
(pH)

1.01

250

2-10%

Good emulsifier with enhanced corrosion

inhibition
Good hard water tolerance

EMPICOL
CVH surfactant

Caprileth-9
carboxylic acid

Colorless to light
yellow liquid

2.0-3.0
(pH)

1.07

200

2-10%

EMPICOL
CBJ surfactant

C12-14 Alcohol + 10 E
Carboxylate. acid form

Colorless to light
yellow liquid

2.0-3.0
(pH)

1.05

1-5%

Provides excellent hard water tolerance

CVH is low foaming,
Useful as hydrotrope
Acid, alkaline, and electrolyte stable

WATER SOLUBLE CORROSION INHIBITORS

Huntsman range of corrosion inhibitors can be used to formulate into semi-synthetics and synthetics, especially for cutting and forming fluids. They are
soluble in water, stable against water hardness, excellent anti-corrosion performance and low foaming. All products are free of nitrites and DEA.
XMW-201

Alkanolamine
containing formulation
with organic acid

Clear liquid

pH, 1%
DI Water
9.10

1.18

500

5-25%

Good Anti-rust Performance

Suitable in formulating long-life fluids
DEA free

XMW-202

Alkanolamine
containing formulation
with organic acid

Clear liquid

pH, 1%
DI Water
9.68

0.94

128

5-25%

Good Anti-rust Performance

Low foaming
Boron and DEA free

XMW-203

Polyetheramine
containing formualtion
with organic acid

Clear liquid

pH, 1%
DI Water
9.65

1.01

255

5-25%

Good Anti-rust Performance

Low foaming
Added Lubricity Performance
Boron and DEA free

ALUMINIUM PROTECTION AND EXTREME PRESSURE ADDITIVES - PHOSPHATE ESTERS

Phosphate esters provide extreme pressure properties to water-based and synthetic formulations. Additionally they provide lubricity and emulsification
actives and also may provide excellent corrosion resistance in different kinds of metalworking formulations
SURFONIC
PE1198LA
surfactant

Alkylaryl ethoxylate
complex phosphate

Viscous yellow
liquid

Acid Value:
95-110
mgKOH/g
pH 2#

-9.4

1.12

SURFONIC
PE533 surfactant

Aliphatic ethoxylate
complex phosphate

Clear liquid, free

of suspended
matter

Acid Value:
90-112
mgKOH/g
pH 2#

-10

1.05

EMPIPHOS
O3 D surfactant

Aliphatic (C16-18)
ethoxylate complex
phosphate

Clear or hazy
viscous liquid

Acid Value:
135 10
mgKOH/g

XMW-401

Alcohol ethoxylate
phosphate in free
acid form

Viscous brown
liquid

Acid Value: < -15

530-590
mgKOH/g

1.13

1510
(40C)

2.5 0.5-3.0% Excellent aluminum protection

max,
Good EP performance
5% aq.
Hard water tolerant
Brightening of the finished work pieces
375
2.5 0.5-3.0%
(40C) max,
5% aq.
-

1.0-3.0 0.5-3.0%

Good aluminum protection

Excellent EP performance
Low foaming
Brightening of the finished work pieces

500 1.0-3.0, 0.5-3.0%

(25C) 1% aq.

Good aluminum protection

Good EP performance
Low foaming
Brightening of the finished work pieces

Huntsman Products Applicable to the Metalworking Industry

Huntsman manufactures a board range of amines, surfactants and related products essential in formulating

Alkaline Cleaning

Anti-mist Additives

Acid Cleaning

Anti-foam Agents

Coupling Agents

Lubricity Additives

Emulsifiers

Product

Corrosion Inhibitor

Functionality

Alkalinity Control

metalworking fluids. The table below lists primary application for each of the product classes.

Huntsman Product Line

Primary Amines

DGA agent, BHEMA, MEA, DEA, TEA

Polyether Amines

SURFONAMINE series amines

Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates

TERIC 12A / 13A / 17A series surfactants,

SURFONIC L24, TDA series surfactants

Fatty Alcohol Alkoxylates

TERIC BL series surfactants,

SURFONIC LF series surfactants,
HYDRAPOL MW series surfactants

Fatty Amine Ethoxylates

TERIC 16M / 18M series surfactants

Alkylphenol Ethoxylates

TERIC N / X, series surfactants,

SURFONIC NP / OP series surfactants

Fatty Acid Ethoxylates

TERIC SF / OF series surfactants,

SURFONIC E-400 series surfactants

Castor Oil Ethoxylates

TERMUL1283 / 1284 surfactants,

TERIC 380 surfactant,
SURFONIC CO series surfactants

EO : PO Block Copolymers

TERIC PE series surfactants,

SURFONIC POA-L series surfactants

PO : EO Block Copolymers

SURFONIC POA-17R2 / POA-25R2 surfactants

Phosphate Esters

SURFONIC PE series surfactants

Functional Fluids

JEFFOX series fluids

Glycols

MEG, DEG, TEG, PPGs

Polyethylene Glycols

PEG series surfactants

Glycol Ether Solvents

GLYSOLV series solvents

Alkyl Polysaccharides

ALKADET 15 alkyl polysaccharides

Fatty Alcohol Sulphates

EMPICOL series surfactants

Alkylbenzene Sulphonates

NANSA series surfactants

Ether Carboxylates

EMPICOL C series surfactants

Aromatic Sulphonates

ELTESOL series surfactants

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