Metalworking

Chemicals
Huntsman Products applicable
to the Metalworking Industry

Huntsman manufactures a board range of amines, surfactants

and related products essential in formulating metalworking fluids.
The table below lists primary application for each of the product classes.

Functionality
Corrosion Inhibitor

Lubricity Additives
Alkalinity Control

Coupling Agents

Intermediates

Low Foaming
Huntsman Product Line
Emulsifiers

Product

Primary Amines DGA® agent, BHEMA®, MEA, DEA, TEA, JEFFADD™ MW series

Polyetheramines JEFFADD™ MW and JEFFAMINE® amines

EMPILAN ® K series surfactants, SURFONIC ® L24, TDA series

Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates
surfactants, TERIC ® 12A / 13A / 17A series surfactants

EMPILAN ® PF series surfactants, HYDRAPOL® RP series

Fatty Alcohol Alkoxylates surfactants, SURFONIC ® LF series surfactants, TERIC ® BL
series surfactants

EMPILAN ® AMT series surfactants, SURFONIC ® T series

Fatty Amine Ethoxylates
surfactants, TERIC ® 16M / 18M series surfactants

EMPILAN ® NP series surfactants, SURFONIC ® NP / OP series

Alkylphenol Ethoxylates
surfactants, TERIC ® N / X, series surfactants

EMPILAN ® BQ series surfactants, SURFONIC ® E-400 series

Fatty Acid Ethoxylates
surfactants, TERIC ® SF / OF series surfactants

DEHSCOFIX® CO series surfactants, SURFONIC ® CO series

Castor Oil Ethoxylates surfactants, TERIC ® 380 surfactant, TERMUL® 1283 / 1284
surfactants

TERIC ® PE series surfactants, SURFONIC ® POA-L series

EO : PO Block Copolymers
surfactants, EMPILAN ® P series surfactants

PO : EO Block Copolymers SURFONIC® POA-17R2, POA-17R4, and POA-25R2 surfactants

EMPIPHOS ® series surfactants, SURFONIC ® PE series

Phosphate Esters
surfactants

Functional Fluids JEFFOX® series fluids

Glycols MEG, DEG, TEG, PPG’s

Polyethylene Glycols PEG ® series surfactants

Glycol Ether Solvents GLYSOLV® series solvents

Fatty Alcohol Sulphates EMPICOL® series surfactants

Synthetic Sodium Sulphonates NANSA® SM series surfactants

Ether Carboxylates EMPICOL® C series surfactants

Aromatic Sulphonates ELTESOL® series surfactants

Metalworking Chemicals
Huntsman Performance Products is a major integrated supplier of amines, emulsifiers and surfactants, offering a wide
range of products to 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.

Properties1

Suggested
Appearance
Product Description Function

Max. Color,

Flash point
Equivalent

Cst, 25°C
Viscosity,
Aqueous

Dosage
Solution
at 25ºC

PH,5%
Weight

Pt-Co

ºC
AMINES
Amines are an important component in both metalworking fluids and metal cleaning applications where they act as a corrosion inhibitor and a source of
reserve 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 8 124 1-10% • Enhances pH stability as a pH buffer
(51.7°C) • Low tendency to leach cobalt/copper from tooling
• Less staining of some Al alloys compared to other amines
• Common intermediate for amides
• Low acute toxicity and low nitrosamine potential
JEFFADD™ N-[3-(dimethylamino) 201 Clear liquid 150 11 8 92 1-10% • Corrosion inhibitor
MW-740 additive propyl]-N,N’,N”-trimethyl- (23°C) • Low foaming tendency
propane-1,3-diamine • Enhances pH stability
JEFFADD™ 1-(bis(3-(dimethylamino) 245 Clear liquid - 12 - 141 1-10% • Mild on aluminum
MW-750 additive propyl)amino)-2-propanol • Low foaming tendency
• Good anti-corrosion performance
JEFFADD™ 3-Butoxypropanamine 131 Clear liquid 70 11.2 (1%) 1 64 1-10% • Low foaming tendency
MW-781 (38°C) • Coupling agent
etheramine • Reserve alkalinity source
• Corrosion inhibitor in water-miscible metalworking fluids
MEA Monoethanolamine 61 Clear liquid 15 11.8 - 96 1-10% • Reserve alkalinity source
• Acid neutralizer
• Common intermediate for amides
DEA Diethanolamine 105 Clear liquid 15 11.5 321 176 1-10% • Common intermediate for amides
(30°C)
TEA Triethanolamine 149 Clear liquid 40 11 527 202 1-15% • pH adjuster
• Enhances pH stability as a pH buffer
MDEA N-methyldiethanolamine 119 Clear liquid 15 10.8 36.8 126 1-10% • Substitute TEA to minimize aluminum corrosion
(38°C) • Reserve alkalinity source
POLYETHERAMINES
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® Diamine of polypropylene 2000 Colorless to 25 10.5 248 185 0.1-0.5% • Can be used as a defoamer
D-2000 glycol (PPG) light yellow • Low foaming tendency
polyetheramine liquid
JEFFAMINE® Diamine of polypropylene 430 Colorless to 30 11.6 22 163 - • Increased lubricity performance for amide
D-400 glycol (PPG) pale yellow • Low tendency to leach cobalt/copper from tooling
polyetheramine liquid
JEFFADD™ Triamine of a triol reacted 440 Colorless to 50 11.6 72 196 0.5-5% • Increased lubricity
MW-703 with propylene oxide (PO) pale yellow • Low tendency to leach cobalt/copper from tooling
polyetheramine liquid • Enhances pH stability
AMINE ETHOXYLATES
EMPILAN® AMT and SURFONIC® T series surfactants can be used in different types of metalworking operations. These products can be applied to
both soluble oil and semi-synthetic formulations and act as co-emulsifiers to help solubilize additives.
EMPILAN® AMT- Tallow amine ethoxylate - Clear amber 13 9.5 300 - 5-10% • Wetting agent
11 surfactant liquid (HLB) (1% pH) (20°C) • Emulsifier in soluble oil and semi-synthetic fluids
SURFONIC® T-5 Tallow amine ethoxylate - Amber liquid 9 9.0-10.5 71 374 5-10% • Wetting agent
surfactant (HLB) (40°C) • Emulsifier in soluble oil and semi-synthetic fluids
SURFONIC® T-10 Tallow amine ethoxylate - Clear to turbid 12.4 9.4 69 350 5-10% • Wetting agent
surfactant amber liquid (HLB) (1% pH) (40°C) • Emulsifier in soluble oil and semi-synthetic fluids
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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.
 Properties1

Suggested
Appearance
Product Description Function

Cloud point
Max. Color,

Cst, 25°C
Viscosity,
Aqueous

Dosage
Solution

ºC (1%)
at 25ºC

PH,5%
Pt-Co
HLB
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 EO/PO block Clear to hazy liquid, 1 150 5.5-7.5 800 13-17 3-10% • Emulsifier and dispersant
L101 surfactant copolymers substantially free 5% in 10:6 • Solubilizer for semi-synthetics and synthetic fluids
of foreign matter IPA:H2O
SURFONIC® POA Reverse EO/PO Colorless to light 8 100 6.0-7.5 205 35 3-10% • Prime surfactant in cleaners and wetting agent
17R2 surfactant block copolymers yellow liquid (38°) • Lubricant in synthetic fluids
SURFONIC® POA Reverse EO/PO Colorless to light 7~12 80 5.5-7.0 254 44-48 3-10% • Reduces misting
17R4 surfactant block copolymers yellow liquid (38°) • Lubricant in synthetic fluids
SURFONIC® POA Reverse EO/PO Colorless to light 6.3 100 6.0-7.5 570 30 3-10% • Lubricant in synthetic fluids
25R2 surfactant block copolymers yellow liquid • Solubilizer in semi-synthetic fluids

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 EO/PO block Clear liquid - 20 7.7 158 66 5-15% • Exceptional lubrication, excellent finishes and
fluid copolymers (38°C) longer tool life
• High viscosity index used at a wide range
JEFFOX® WL-1400 EO/PO block Clear amber - 200 4.4 1080 53 5-15%
temperatures
fluid copolymers liquid (38°C)
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 Alcohol alkoxylate Clear to 11.1 250 6.0-8.0 70 28-37 2-15% • A low foaming surfactant with excellent wetting
surfactant hazy liquid 1% aq. (20°C) properties. It may be used in low foam metal
cleaning formulations
SURFONIC® JL80X Alcohol alkoxylate Clear liquid 13.1 100 7.0 51 59 2-15% • Used in metal cleaning operations
surfactant • Special structure eliminates gel phase common
to alcohol ethoxylates in aqueous solutions
SURFONIC® LF17 Alcohol alkoxylate Not more than a - 100 5.0-7.5 96 32-36 5-20% • Used in low foam semi-synthetic cutting fluids
surfactant trace of turbidity 1% aq. • Used in low foam, highly effective microemulsion
or solution cleaners
SURFONIC® LF18 Alcohol alkoxylate Clear to slightly 11.9 100 5.5-7.5 240 14-20 5-20% • Wetting agent in acid cleaner formulations
surfactant hazy liquid 1% in 10:6 • LF17/LF18 may be used as an efficient low foam
IPA:H2O emulsifier in metalworking fluids
• LF37 has excellent wetting performance and a
SURFONIC® LF37 Alcohol alkoxylate Clear to slightly 3.0- 200 5.5-7.0 96 15-19 5-20%
very low foaming tendency
surfactant hazy liquid 6.0
• Emulsifier and rinse aid for metal cleaning
SURFONIC® P1 Alcohol alkoxylate Clear liquid 7 100 6.0-7.0 90 24-26 2-15% • Solubilizer / emulsifier for semi-synthetic
surfactant 1% aq. formulations
SURFONIC® P3 Alcohol alkoxylate Clear colorless - 100 5.5-7.0 56 34-36 2-15% • Co-emulsifier for semi-synthetics
surfactant liquid • Rinse aid for cleaners
• Emulsifier for semisynthetics
SURFONIC® P5 Alcohol alkoxylate Clear liquid - 250 6.5-7.5 85 44-46 2-15%
surfactant
EMPILAN® PF7168 Alcohol alkoxylate Clear liquid - 100 6.0 70 28-37 2-15% • Wetting agent and emulsifier in water-miscible
surfactant 1% aq. (20°C) formulaltions
EMPILAN® PF7169 Alcohol alkoxylate Clear to hazy - 100 6.0 115 39-42 2-15%
surfactant liquid 1% aq. (20°C)
SURFACTANTS

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 formula-
tion of vegetable oils, glycerides, higher viscosity paraffinic oils, cycle oils and waxes. Castor oil ethoxylaytes are used as emulsifiers and dispersing
agents for water-miscible formulations. Huntsman offers a variety of castor oil ethoxylates with varying degrees of ethoxylation to suit customer needs.

Product Description Function

EMPILAN® KBE series surfactants C12-C16 alcohol ethoxylates • Extensively used as emulsifiers, cleaners,
EMPILAN® KCP series surfactants C14-C15 alcohol ethoxylates penetrants and wetting agents in metalworking
formulations
TERIC® 17AN surfactant (N stands for 2 EO to 25 EO) C16 - C18 (Cetyl - Oleyl) alcohol ethoxylates • Appearance (25°C) varies from clear liquids to
EMPILAN® KLA-6 surfactant C16 - C18 (Cetyl - Oleyl) alcohol ethoxylates white waxy solids, depending on the alcohol
used and degree of ethoxylation
SURFONIC® TDA series surfactants Iso-C13 (iso-Tridecanol) ethoxylates
SURFONIC® L24-N surfactant (N stands for 2 EO to 22 EO) C12 - C14 alcohol ethoxylates
• Emulsifiers and dispersing agents that can impart
SURFONIC® CO and DEHSCOFIX® CO series surfactants Castor oil ethoxylates
some lubricity in formulations
 Properties1

Suggested
25ºC, g/cm3
Appearance
Product Description Function

Cloud point
Pour point

Cst, 25°C
Viscosity,

Dosage
Specific

ºC (1%)
Gravity,
at 25ºC

HLB

ºC
NPE REPLACEMENTS
Alkyl poly(alkylene oxide) derivatives based on a synthetic linear primary alcohol.
HYDRAPOL® Alkyl poly(alkylene oxide) Clear to slightly 7.8 -10 0.949 28.5 45 0.5-6% • Soft gel structures lead to easy dispersal
RP40 surfactant derivatives based on a syn- turbid liquid (20°C) and dissolution
thetic linear primary alcohol • Low viscosities make it easily handled
HYDRAPOL® Alkyl poly(alkylene oxide) Clear to slightly 10.2 0 0.964 38 56 0.5-6% • Minimal surface tensions and highly
RP50 surfactant derivatives based on a syn- turbid liquid (20°C) surface active
thetic linear primary alcohol • Powerful wetting agent
HYDRAPOL® Alkyl poly(alkylene oxide) Clear to slightly 13 16 0.993 156 71 0.5-6% • Low contact angles
RP90 surfactant derivatives based on a syn- turbid liquid (20°C) • Low foam surfactant and NPE replacement
thetic linear primary alcohol

SPECIALTY EMULSIFIER
SURFONIC® Linear primary poly- Clear to hazy - - 9.0-10.5 149 88 5-20% • Emulsifier in water-miscible metalworking fluids
PEA-25 additive etheramine ethoxylate liquid ( 1%) (38°C) • Imparts lubricity
• Imparts some alkalinity
• Coupling agent
SURFONIC® Formulated Castor oil Slightly turbid 5-7 4 7 117 - 5-20% • Inherently low foaming
MW-100 additive ethoxylates, Emulsifier liquid, (40°C) • Compatible with phosphate esters for
substantially free extreme pressure
• Able to formulate macro or micro emulsions
of foreign matter that are very stable
• Coupling agent
• Low toxicity profile

SYNTHETIC SODIUM SULPHONATE

Huntsman is a major manufacturer of alkyl benzenes with an existing and developing range of higher molecular weight materials. Our NANSA® SM
products are synthetic sodium sulphonates that offer excellent emulsification and corrosion inhibition. These products are used as primary emulsifiers
in soluble oil and semi-synthetic fluids. These products can be used to replace natural sodium sulfonates in metalworking fluids.
NANSA® SM 60/ Synthetic sodium Clear, brown liquid - 510 60% 1500 - 5-15% • Wetting agent
HBH surfactant sulphonate average active • Emulsifier in soluble oil and semi-synthetic
MW content fluids

NANSA® SM 100/ Synthetic sodium Clear, brown liquid - 510 78% 1700 - 5-15% • Wetting agent
HBH surfactant sulphonate average active (50°C) • Emulsifier in soluble oil and semi-synthetic
MW content fluids

HARD WATER TOLERANCE

Alkyl ether carboxylic acids are used as emulsifiers and emulsion stabilizers in water-miscible metalworking fluids. They also aid in providing excellent
hard water tolerance to formulations.
EMPICOL® CED- Laureth-6 Colorless to light - 2.5-3.5 1.01 250 - 2-10% • Good emulsifier with enhanced corrosion
5 surfactant carboxylic acid yellow liquid (pH) inhibition
• Good hard water tolerance

EMPICOL® CVH Caprileth-9 Colorless to light - 2.0-3.0 1.07 200 - 2-10% • Provides excellent hard water tolerance
surfactant carboxylic acid yellow liquid (pH) • CVH is low foaming
• Useful as hydrotrope
EMPICOL® CBJ C12-14 Alcohol + 10 E Colorless to light - 2.0-3.0 1.05 500 - 1-5% • Acid, alkaline, and electrolyte stable
surfactant Carboxylate. acid form yellow liquid (pH)

EXTREME PRESSURE ADDITIVES - PHOSPHATE ESTERS

Phosphate esters provide extreme pressure (EP) properties to water-based and synthetic formulations. Additionally, they provide lubricity and emulsifi-
cation actives and may provide excellent corrosion resistance in different kinds of metalworking formulations.
SURFONIC® Alkylaryl ethoxylate Viscous Acid Value: -9.4 1.12 1510 2.5 0.5-3% • Excellent aluminum protection
PE-1198LA complex phosphate yellow liquid 95-110 (40°C) max, • Good EP performance
surfactant mgKOH/g,
5% aq. • Hard water tolerant
pH 2#

SURFONIC® Aliphatic phosphate Clear liquid Acid Value: -32 1.05 116 - 0.5-3% • Good corrosion inhibition
PE-2852 in free acid form 125-160 (40°C) • Good EP performance
surfactant mgKOH/g,
pH 2#

SURFONIC® Aliphatic ethoxylate Clear liquid, Acid Value: -10 1.05 375 2.5 0.5-3% • Brightening of the finished work pieces
PE-533 complex phosphate free of suspended 90-112 (40°C) max,
surfactant mgKOH/g,
matter 5% aq.
pH 2#

EMPIPHOS® Aliphatic ethoxylate Colorless or slightly Acid Value: - 1.02 300 - 0.5-3% • Good corrosion inhibition
DF-1313 complex phosphate yellowish liquid 273-353 (20°C) • Good EP performance
surfactant mgKOH/g

EMPIPHOS® Aliphatic ethoxylate Clear liquid - - 1.06-1.07 - - 0.5-3.% • Good corrosion inhibition
A5-D surfactant complex phosphate • Good EP performance

EMPIPHOS® Aliphatic (C16-18) ethoxyl- Clear or hazy Acid Value: - - - 1-3 0.5-3% • Good aluminum protection
O3-D surfactant ate complex phosphate viscous liquid 135 ± 10 • Excellent EP performance
mgKOH/g • Low foaming
• Brightening of the finished work pieces
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