Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE)

Description

1. Product Overview

Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE) is a high-purity tertiary amine and organic alcohol used primarily as a reactive intermediate and pH stabilizer in water treatment, coatings, and specialty chemical synthesis. Its strategic value lies in enabling superior corrosion control in boiler and cooling tower systems while also serving as a key curing agent precursor for polyurethane and epoxy formulations. For global industrial buyers, DMAE offers a decisive operational advantage: reducing total treatment costs through higher reactivity and lower dosage requirements compared to conventional amines like monoethanolamine (MEA). As environmental regulations tighten on volatile amines and heavy-metal corrosion inhibitors, DMAE’s favorable toxicity profile and efficiency make it a future-proof sourcing priority.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition: Dimethylaminoethanol (C₄H₁₁NO) – tertiary amine functional group with primary hydroxyl

• Purity Grade: Industrial Grade ≥99.0% / Premium Grade ≥99.5% (water content <0.3%)

• Physical Form: Clear, colorless to pale straw liquid

• Molecular Weight: 89.14 g/mol

• Density (20°C): 0.886 – 0.890 g/cm³

• Boiling Point: 134 – 136°C

• Flash Point: 39°C (closed cup) – Class 3 flammable liquid

• pH (1% solution): 11.0 – 11.8

• Viscosity (20°C): ~3.7 cP

• Packaging Options:

  • 170 kg net steel drums (UN-approved)

  • 850 kg IBC totes

  • ISO tank containers (20 MT)

  • Flexitanks (20 MT)

• Shelf Life: 24 months in original sealed container under nitrogen blanket; store below 40°C away from oxidizers

3. Core Industrial Applications

Cost advantage: DMAE’s higher nitrogen content (15.7% vs. MEA’s 13.1%) means lower freight cost per active equivalent.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: ISO 9001:2025 certified production; each lot tested for purity, water content, APHA color, and residual dimethylamine (<0.1%) – batch-to-batch variation below 0.2%.

• Supply Reliability: Dual sourcing from dedicated plants in North America and Asia; 99.5% on-time-in-full (OTIF) performance over 18 months.

• Logistics Capability: Hazmat-certified global logistics network (UN 2051, Class 8 / 3) with temperature-controlled container options for tropical climates.

• Price Competitiveness: Direct manufacturer pricing model – 12–18% below European distributors for container-volume orders.

• Sustainability: Bio-based DMAE available (70% renewable carbon content); reduces Scope 3 emissions by 2.1 kg CO₂e per kg compared to petrochemical routes.

• Technical Support: Full SDS, TDS, corrosion test protocols, and HPLC chromatograms provided. Dedicated application engineers for formulation integration.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 20 MT (bulk) / 4 IBC totes (850 kg each) for LTL trial orders

• Bulk Loading Capacity:

  • ISO tank container: 20 MT net (24,000 L nominal)

  • Flexitank in 20-ft container: 20 MT net (max filling density)

• Lead Time (ex-works): 7–10 days for bulk ISO tanks; 15 days for drums/IBCs

• Incoterms offered: FOB, CIF, CFR, EXW (global ports: Houston, Rotterdam, Shanghai, Jebel Ali)

• Payment terms: Letter of Credit (L/C at sight) for ≥20 MT; 30% deposit + 70% against B/L for repeat buyers