Uses of Diisopropanolamine

Diisopropanolamine has many uses and is widely used in various fields:

‌1. Oil and gas processing‌: Diisopropanolamine is mainly used as an absorbent for acidic gases in natural gas and petroleum refining gas, such as removing hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide, and protecting industrial equipment. ‌

‌2‌. Metal processing‌: In metal processing, diisopropanolamine is used as an annealing agent to help metals reach an ideal physical state. ‌

‌3. Medical use‌: Diisopropanolamine can be used as an adjuvant for antibiotics to increase the stability of drugs; at the same time, it is also a pharmaceutical intermediate and participates in the synthesis of a variety of pharmaceuticals. ‌

‌4. Cosmetic synthesis‌: Diisopropanolamine reacts with fatty acids to produce fatty acid amides and fats, which can be used as active ingredients in shampoos to provide nourishment for hair. In addition, it may also be used as an emulsifier, plasticizer or solvent in cosmetics. ‌

‌5. Other applications‌:

5.1 As a cement grinding aid, it can significantly increase the mill hourly output of cement and enhance the early and late strength of cement. ‌

5.2 In the textile industry, it is an important component of fiber additives and tanning agents. ‌

5.3 Used as a neutralizer in electrophoretic coatings. ‌

5.4 Participate in the production of retarder air entraining agents to improve the performance of concrete. ‌

5.5 React with linear phenolic resin polyols to obtain modified phenolic resin polyols, which are used to prepare polyurethane foam plastics.

In summary, diisopropanolamine is a versatile chemical that is widely used in many fields such as oil and gas processing, metal processing, medicine, and cosmetics.