Polyoxyethylene tallowamine

Polyoxyethylene tallowamine (CAS 61791-44-4), also known as ethoxylated tallowamine, is a fatty amine ethoxylate derived from tallow-based alkyl amines reacted with ethylene oxide.

Where is Polyoxyethylene tallowamine used?

• Agriculture: adjuvant in herbicide formulations, notably glyphosate-based products, improving foliar uptake and spray coverage on waxy leaf surfaces
• Textile and leather processing: softening and antistatic agent with affinity for fiber surfaces, reducing static buildup and improving handle
• Industrial and institutional cleaning: emulsification of oils and greases in hard-surface and metal cleaning concentrates
• Coatings and adhesives: wetting agent that improves substrate adhesion and pigment dispersion stability
• It functions as a nonionic/cationic surfactant, providing emulsification, wetting, and surface conditioning.

Commercial specifications

• Ethylene oxide content typically 2 to 20 moles
• Drum and IBC packaging standard