Amine C-6

Intermediate in the preparation of corrosion inhibitors, emulsifiers, emulsion breakers, surfactants, thickening agents, rubber vulcanizing accelerators, and cement additives.

Gas chromatographic analysis of Amine C-6 shows the major components to be:

These constituents represent approximately two-thirds of the Amine C-6. Of the remainder, some of the components have been identified and some have not. Those which have been identified as present in small quantities are:

• bis-(2-aminoethyl) ether
• 4-(2-aminoethyl) morpholine
• 2-(2-aminoethoxy) ethanol
• dimorpholinoethane
• diethylene glycol

Amine C-6 is currently available in bulk and in drums of 470 pounds (213 kilograms) net weight.

Carbon steel is a satisfactory material for storing and handling Amine C-6. Copper, zinc, lead, or alloys containing any of these materials should not be used since they will be attacked by the product.

Mild steel is acceptable for transfer lines. Since the product will leach conventional pipe dopes from threaded connections, the lines should be welded or flanged. Satisfactory gasketing materials are Garlock 7021, U.S. Rubber 899, John Crane 333, Johns- Manville 70, or equivalent.
Centrifugal pumps constructed out of carbon steel or black iron are satisfactory. Either pump packing or a mechanical seal may be used. Braided Teflon or polypropylene is satisfactory packing materials. Seals may be John Crane Type 9, Durametallic Type RO-TT, or equivalent with either stellite and carbon or tungsten faces and Teflon V-rings.