JEFFAMINE ®

Polyetheramine
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untsman’s JEFFAMINE® amine product line offers the world’s
most extensive selection of polyetheramines, many of which are
unavailable elsewhere. These highly versatile products contain
primary amine groups attached to polyether backbones, typically
based on propylene oxide (PO), ethylene oxide (EO), or a mixture
of both oxides.

F EA TU R ES & BE NEFITS
• Easy to handle
• Low viscosity and colour
• Impart increased flexibility
and toughness to polymers
• Customize hydrophilicity

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 JEFFAMINE
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Polyetheramines

Our core JEFFAMINE® amine product line consists

of monoamines, diamines, and triamines based on
PPG or PEG polyether backbone structures. More
recently, the addition of secondary, hindered,
high-conversion, and polytetramethylene
glycol (PTMEG)-based polyetheramines has
increased the breadth and utility of our
product line.

Our PPG-based JEFFAMINE® polyetheramines

are easy to handle, low viscosity, and low
color products. Our PEG-based amines
are either liquids or waxy solids at room
temperature, depending on molecular weight.
Polyetheramines impart increased flexibility
and toughness to a polymer network. They
can also increase hydrophilicity depending
on how the polyether backbone is designed.

With a broad range of molecular weights,

functionality, and repeating unit design,
Huntsman’s JEFFAMINE®
polyetheramines offer great scope to
designing new compounds or mixtures.
JEFFAMINE® polyetheramines are
particularly important in the production
of polyurea coating technologies,
epoxy applications, and pigment
dispersions.

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JEFFAMINE® MONOAMINES

JEFFAMINE® M-series monoamines

JEFFAMINE® M-series polyetheramine products are monoamines based on PPG or PEG/PPG backbones.
They have the following representative structure:

Structure

O NH2
H 3C O y
x
R

JEFFAMINE® M-series Average

MW Application
monoamines AHEW, g/eq

Polypropylene glycol (PPG) based :

Relatively hydrophobic. Preparation of comb polymers with poly(acrylic acid) or similar linear polymers.

M-600 600 291 • Molecular weight, flexibility control in polyamides

M-2005 2,000 1,045 • Molecular weight, flexibility control in polyamides

Polyethylene glycol (PEG) based :

Relatively hydrophilic. Formulating emulsifiers and corrosion inhibitors.

M-1000 1,000 489 • Ore flotation agent

• Agricultural emulsifier
• Emulsification of epoxy resins

M-2070 2,000 1,040 • Formulating pressure sensitive adhesives

• Reactive dispersant

M-2095 2,000 1,120 • Modification of epoxy resins and other thermoset resins
• Preparation of epoxy resin adducts.
• Preparation of comb polymers with poly(acrylic acid) or similar
linear polymers
M-3085 3,000 1,520 • Formulating emulsifiers, pressure sensitive adhesives, and
corrosion inhibitors

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 JEFFAMINE® DIAMINES

JEFFAMINE® diamines include the D, ED, and EDR series products. The D signifies a diamine with
a PPG backbone, ED signifies a diamine with a predominantly PEG backbone, and EDR designates
a highly reactive diamine.

JEFFAMINE® D-series diamines

JEFFAMINE® D-series diamines are polyether diamines based on a PPG backbone. The amines are low viscosity,
low color, and miscible with a variety of solvents.

Structure

H 2N NH2
O
x
CH3 CH3

JEFFAMINE® D-series Average

MW Application
diamines AHEW, g/eq

D-230 230 60 • Provides tough, clear, impact resistant coatings, castings, and
adhesives
• Reacts with carboxylic acids to form hot melt adhesives
• Reacts quickly with isocyanates
• Gives coatings free of surface blush prevalent with many amine
curing agents

D-400 430 115 • Used in polyurethanes, polyureas, and termo-plastic polyamide

adhesives

D-2000 2,000 514 • Key ingredient in the formulation of polyurea spray

• Co-reactant in epoxy systems which require increased flexibility
and toughness
• Increases peel strength

D-2010 2,000 ~514 • Key ingredient in the formulation of polyurea and RIM
• Co-reactant in epoxy systems which require increased flexibility
and toughness

D-4000 4,000 1,000 • Co-curing agent in epoxy systems which require increased
flexibility and toughness
• General polymer flexibilizer
• Increases peel strength in adhesives

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JEFFAMINE® DIAMINES (cont’d...)

JEFFAMINE® ED-series diamines

JEFFAMINE® ED-series diamines are polyether diamines based predominantly on a PEG backbone. PEG imparts
complete water solubility to each of the products in this series. JEFFAMINE® ED diamine products are miscible
with a variety of solvents, and are primarily used to impart hydrophilicity to a variety of polymers and additives.

Structure

H 2N O NH2
O O z
x y
CH3 CH3 CH3

JEFFAMINE® ED-series Average

MW Application
diamines AHEW, g/eq

ED-600 600 132 • Preparation of epoxy resin adducts

• Modification of polyamides for enhanced hydrophilicity
• Hydrophilicity from polyethylene glycol
• Reactivity from amine end group

ED-900 900 250 • Modification of polyamides for enhanced hydrophilicity

• Preparation of biocompatible articles and coatings
• Preparation of hydrogels with isocyanates
• Hydrophilicity from polyethylene glycol
• Reactivity from amine end group
• Biocompatibility of polyethylene glycol

ED-2003 2,000 575 • Hydrophilic polymers

• Antistatic agents
• Epoxy modifiers
• Textile treating
• Water-based coatings
• Water-soluble, water-dispersible, water-swellable polyamides
• Water-soluble polyurea formulations
• Reactivity of the primary amine end groups

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 JEFFAMINE® DIAMINES (cont’d...)

JEFFAMINE® EDR diamine

JEFFAMINE® EDR-148 diamine is much more reactive than other JEFFAMINE® diamines and triamines due to the
unhindered nature of the amine groups. The high reactivity of JEFFAMINE® EDR-148 diamine makes it an excellent
choice for fast curing adhesives, and for polyamide modification.

Structure

H2N O
O NH2

JEFFAMINE® EDR-series Average

MW Application
diamines AHEW, g/eq

EDR-148 148 37 • Epoxy curing agent

• Monomer for polyamides
• Imparts flexibility and toughness to thermoset polymers
• Can be formulated to cure at room temperature
• Rapid cure at elevated temperatures
• Excellent thermal shock resistance in cured epoxies

JEFFAMINE® THF series amines

The JEFFAMINE® THF polyetheramines products are diamines or triamines based on either a PTMEG [poly(tetramethylene
ether glycol)] / PPG (polypropylene glycol) copolymer, or a predominantly PTMEG backbone. Polyetheramines of this
type are useful in a variety of polymers, including cured epoxy resins, polyurea, and polyamides. Higher molecular weight
polyetheramines are effective in flexibilizing and promoting adhesive peel strength in epoxy formulations. They have also
been used to improve flexibility and low temperature properties for polyamides.

As with most other JEFFAMINE® polyetheramines, the amine groups in the THF-100 amine are adjacent to methyl groups,
which somewhat moderates their reactivity.

Average
New Products Benefits
AHEW, g/eq

THF-100 260 • Used in polyurethanes, polyureas, and nylons

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JEFFAMINE® TRIAMINES

JEFFAMINE® T-series triamines

JEFFAMINE® T-series polyetheramine products are triamines based on trifunctional PPG backbones. They have the
following representative structure:

Structure
CH3
O
y NH2
CH2
n
H 2N NH2
O O z
x
CH3 R CH3

JEFFAMINE® T-series Average

R MW Application
triamines AHEW, g/eq

T-403 C2H5 440 81 • Moderate reactivity in epoxy curing

• Anti-sag agent for polyurethanes
• Low color, viscosity, and vapor pressure. Can be blended
with higher-viscosity curing agents to reduce their
viscosity, or with cycloaliphatics to improve the elongation
of higher-Tg cured resins
• Completely miscible with a wide variety of solvents,
including water
• Improves flexibility and strength

T-5000 H 5,000 952 • Crosslinker for polyurea

• Co-reactant in epoxy systems where adhesion promotion
and flexibility are important
• Surfactant and corrosion inhibitor applications
• Low color
• Increased peel strength in epoxy adhesives
• Increased toughness

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 SLOWER REACTING POLYETHERAMINES

For applications where a slower curing speed is beneficial, Huntsman offers two JEFFAMINE® polyetheramine
products specifically designed for longer open time, low exotherm applications.

JEFFAMINE® SD-2001 amine is a difunctional secondary amine derived from JEFFAMINE® D-2000 amine.
JEFFAMINE® SD-2001 amine allows for better control of open time and curing speed in applications like polyurea
spray coatings, polyurea pre-polymers, and polyurea hybrid systems.

JEFFAMINE® D-205 amine is similar in AHEW and structure to JEFFAMINE® D-230 amine. However, its primary
amines are more hindered, making it slower to react with epoxy groups. JEFFAMINE® D-205 amine is a good
choice for epoxy applications where longer open time and a low exotherm are highly desired.

Structure

NH
NH

NH2
NH2

Average
JEFFAMINE® amines Application
AHEW, g/eq

SD-2001 1,000 • Slower reactions with isocyanates – more manageable polyurea

application

D-205 58 • Slower reactions with epoxy resins – more manageable large scale
composites, etc

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NEW POLYETHERAMINES

JEFFAMINE® RFD-270 Amine

JEFFAMINE® RFD-270 amine is a novel amine containing both rigid (cycloaliphatic) and flexible (polyetheramine)
segments in the same molecule. This product offers a unique formulating option for composites, coatings, and
adhesives. When used for epoxy resin curing, this amine can provide synergistic processing and cured resin
performance advantages relative to simple mixtures of polyetheramines and cycloaliphatic amines.

JEFFAMINE® RFD-270 amine can be used as an epoxy curing agent in coatings, adhesives or composites. Some
of the benefits of this material are its higher glass transition temperature capability, low VOC and lower blushing.

Average
New Products Benefits
AHEW, g/eq

RFD-270 67 • Faster curing and property development, allowing reduction of any accelerator
usage
• Low viscosity, color and vapor pressure
• Lower blushing or carbamation (reaction with atmospheric carbon dioxide)
compared to cycloaliphatic amines
• Faster strength development than other PEA curatives and excellent mechanical
properties
• Potential cost savings when formulated with JEFFSOL® PC carbonate-diluted
resin vs. aliphatic epoxy-diluted resin
• Improved chemical resistance to typical acids and bases in coating applications

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 STORAGE AND HANDLING

Materials of Construction

JEFFAMINE® polyetheramines may be stored under air at ambient temperatures for extended periods, however
a nitrogen blanket is suggested for all storage to reduce the effect of accidental exposure to high temperatures
and to reduce the absorption of atmospheric moisture and carbon dioxide. It should be noted that pronounced
discoloration is likely to occur at temperatures above 140°F (60°C), whatever the gaseous pad. Dispose of waste
in strict accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

At temperatures of 75-100°F (24-38°C) At temperatures above 100°F (38°C)

Tanks Carbon steel Tanks Stainless steel

Lines, valves Carbon steel Lines, valves Stainless steel

Pumps Carbon steel Stainless steel or

Pumps
Carpenter 20 equivalent
Atmosphere Nitrogen or dry air
Atmosphere Nitrogen
Heat exchange
Stainless steel
Surfaces

Stainless steel,
polyethylene,
Hoses polypropylene,
TEFLON® (Elastomers such as neoprene,
Buna N, and VITON® should be avoided)

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