Description
ACIAMINE AE is a proprietary acid-thickening agent, primarily used to enhance the viscosity and adhesion of acidic cleaning formulations. It’s particularly effective in products like toilet bowl cleaners, descalers, and other acidic cleaning agents.
Acid Thickeners Do
• Viscosity builder: Converts low-viscosity acid solutions into thicker gels.
• Improved contact time: Thickened acids stay longer on surfaces like toilet bowls, tiles, or walls.
• Enhanced cleaning: Supports better soil and rust removal by preventing rapid runoff.
• Safety benefit: Reduces splashing and improves handling of strong acids.
Chemical Properties
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Name | ACIAMINE AE |
| Chemical Type | Amine Ethoxylate–based Acid Thickener |
| Chemical Nature | Cationic surfactant in acidic medium |
| General Chemical Structure | R–NH–(CH₂CH₂O)ₙ |
| Molecular Weight | Variable (depends on alkyl chain & EO units) |
| Appearance | Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid |
| Odor | Mild amine odor |
| Solubility in Water | Completely soluble |
| Solubility in Acids | Highly soluble (HCl, H₂SO₄, phosphoric acid) |
| pH (1% solution) | Acidic when neutralized with acid (≈1–3) |
| Thickening Mechanism | Salt formation with acids → viscosity increase |
| Viscosity Behavior | Increases significantly in strong acids |
| Ionic Character | Non-ionic → Cationic in acidic conditions |
| Chemical Stability | Stable in acidic formulations |
| Compatibility | Compatible with inorganic acids and non-ionic surfactants |
| Reactivity | Reacts with acids to form amine salts |
| Oxidizing / Reducing Nature | Neither |
| Hydrolysis | Stable in acidic conditions |
| Corrosiveness | Non-corrosive by itself |
| Biodegradability | Partially to readily biodegradable (grade-dependent) |
| Hazard Classification | Mild skin and eye irritant (concentrated form) |
Acid Thickener Grades
| Grade Name | Physical Form | Typical Use/Application | Key Features |
| Industrial Grade | Liquid or powder | General industrial use — acidizing, cleaning | Cost-effective, broad compatibility |
| Oilfield Grade | Powder or liquid | Acid stimulation in oil & gas wells | High temperature and acid stability |
| Food Grade | Powder or liquid | Thickening acidic food products | Food-safe, meets regulatory standards (FDA, etc.) |
| Laboratory Grade | Pure powder/liquid | Research and analytical applications | High purity, consistent batch quality |
| Specialty Grade | Customized form | Tailored for specific acids or temperature ranges | Optimized viscosity and performance |
Typical Applications
• Toilet bowl cleaners – thickened hydrochloric acid formulations
• Rust removers – gels for steel, brass, copper, aluminum, and ceramic surfaces
• Industrial cleaning gels – for vertical or inclined surfaces
• Household acidic gels – safer, splash-resistant formulations
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