Polyamine
Polyamines are organic compounds having two or more amino groups (–NH₂). These are positively charged at physiological pH and play important roles in biological, chemical, and industrial processes.
Quantity per unit: 210.00
Technical Specifications
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Name |
Use Area |
Notes |
| EthyleneDiamine (EDA) |
Solvents, chelators |
Smallest polyamine |
| Diethylenetriamine | Epoxy curing, corrosion | Tri-amine, used in coatings |
|
Polyethyleneimine |
Paper, water treatment |
Highly branched, large molecule |
| Spermidine/Spermine | Biotech & research | Naturally occurring in cells |
Industrial Area
Polyamines are used as chemical intermediates or functional additives in several industries:
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Water Treatment: Used as coagulants/flocculants in treating wastewater.
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Epoxy Curing Agents: Act as hardeners in epoxy resins (especially in paints, adhesives, and coatings).
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Corrosion Inhibitors: Prevent rust in industrial systems.
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Oil & Gas: Used in drilling fluids and refining processes.
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Paper Industry: Help with wet strength and retention in papermaking.