Question

In which industries and processes is fatty amine polyoxyethylene ether AC-1860 mainly applied?

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2026-05-27 官方文档 脂肪胺聚氧乙烯醚AC-1860

Fatty amine polyoxyethylene ether AC-1860 is mainly applied in seven major industries

Detailed description

Fatty amine polyoxyethylene ether AC-1860 (octadecylamine polyoxyethylene (60) ether) is a high-performance nonionic surfactant that exhibits cationic characteristics in acidic media. With excellent emulsifying, wetting, and dispersing capabilities, as well as outstanding stability against acids, alkalis, and hard water, it has been widely used in the following industries and processes.

This product is nonionic under normal conditions and can convert to cationic form in acidic systems. It usually appears as a light yellow to yellow-brown solid or paste, facilitating transportation and industrial operations.

Main applied industries and processes

Industry field Specific process/use Core function
Textile dyeing and printing Leveling agent, scouring and dyeing assistant Exerts retarding and migrating effects in high-temperature high-pressure or normal temperature dyeing, reducing color spots and streaks, improving level dyeing effect
Industrial and household cleaning Liquid laundry detergent, kitchen and bathroom cleaners, etc. Strong emulsification and decontamination for various oil and grease stains, moderate foam
Metal processing Cutting fluid, rust preventive fluid, inter-process corrosion inhibitor Improves lubrication and cooling, forms a protective film on metal surfaces to inhibit corrosion
Pesticide formulation Emulsifiable concentrates, emulsions in water, microemulsions emulsifier component Enhances pesticide emulsion dispersion and spreadability, promotes wetting of plant leaf surfaces, improves efficacy
Chemical fibers Spinning oil, durable antistatic finishing agent Reduces friction between fiber and metal, eliminates static accumulation during synthetic fiber processing
Leather industry Degreasing treatment agent Gently penetrates and removes natural oils from hides, resulting in soft leather without surface looseness after degreasing
Coatings and adhesives Pigment/filler dispersant, emulsion polymerization emulsifier component Provides long-term dispersion and emulsion stabilization in water-based systems

Application recommendations

  • Textile dyeing and printing: As a leveling agent component, it is recommended to be added together with the dye in the dyeing bath, utilizing its retarding property to control the dyeing rate.
  • Pesticide formulations: When preparing emulsifiable concentrates or microemulsions, it can be combined with nonionic and anionic surfactants to enhance emulsion stability.
  • Metalworking fluids: It is recommended to be used in combination with other antirust additives, maintaining activity in both acidic and alkaline systems.
  • Chemical fiber oil agents: Leveraging its excellent smoothness and antistatic properties, it is suitable for high-speed spinning processes of synthetic fibers such as polyester and nylon.

Precautions

  • The product is moderately irritating to skin and eyes (H315/H319); protective gloves and goggles should be worn during operation.
  • Toxic to aquatic organisms (H401/H412); do not discharge directly into water bodies.
  • Recommended storage temperature is 10°C–35°C; avoid freezing and high temperature exposure.
  • Refer to the product SDS for detailed safety information.