Long-Lasting & High Performance Metalworking Fluids with Amines

Today it is a major challenge for formulators to find effective amines, considering new regulations in a globally changing environment. The choice of multifunctional amines is a key factor for a long-lasting, and high-performance fluid. Amines and amino alcohols are widely used in water-soluble metalworking formulations to neutralize acid components and maintain alkaline pH once the product is diluted by the end user. BASF offers a wide variety of amines and amine alcohols for formulators.

Metal Compatibility

Avoiding unwanted side-effects of amines on metal surfaces is a crucial parameter for their selection. To meet the growing demand of aluminum processing, BASF focused on aluminum staining tests to meet the expectations of formulators. Here are some amine trends for cast corrosion, and aluminum staining, tested in the formulated synthetic fluid matrix.

MDEOA by BASF

Methyldiethanolamine (MDEOA) is an ideal low VOC tertiary amine for use in all types of metalworking formulations. Some key performance aspects are:

• Low VOC
• Tertiary amine
• Alternative to TEA/TEOA
• No corrosive label

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