Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Huntsman Empimin PCA 169 Imidazoline Derived Cationic Surfactant

Huntsman Empimin PCA 169 is a high-purity imidazoline-derived cationic surfactant from the Empimin series, delivering exceptional emulsification, corrosion inhibition, and surface activity in industrial cleaning, oilfield, and agrochemical formulations. Its thermally stable, low-foaming profile ensures reliable performance under harsh conditions.
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  • huntsman empimin pca 169 imidazoline derived cationic surfactant_4642a1e0

Features Of Huntsman Empimin PCA 169 Imidazoline Derived Cationic Surfactant

  1. Highly effective cationic emulsifier derived from imidazoline chemistry, offering excellent surface activity and charge density.

  2. Superior compatibility with anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric systems in complex formulations.

  3. Provides strong adsorption onto negatively charged substrates such as cellulose, clay, and metal oxides.

  4. Excellent thermal and pH stability across a broad operating range (pH 3–11).

  5. Low foaming profile suitable for high-shear and industrial cleaning applications.

Typical Applications Of Huntsman Empimin PCA 169 Imidazoline Derived Cationic Surfactant

  1. Textile auxiliaries — softening, antistatic, and dye-fixing agents.

  2. Oilfield chemicals — clay stabilizers and corrosion inhibitors in drilling fluids.

  3. Papermaking — retention aids, dry strength promoters, and pitch control agents.

  4. Personal care — conditioning agents in rinse-off hair care formulations.

  5. Industrial cleaners — cationic co-surfactants in hard-surface and metal-cleaning concentrates.

Specifications Of Huntsman Empimin PCA 169 Imidazoline Derived Cationic Surfactant

Chemical TypeImidazoline-derived quaternary ammonium compound
Product FormAmbient-stable viscous liquid
AppearanceAmber to light brown clear liquid
Active Content (as is)Approx. 50–55 wt%
pH (1% aqueous solution)5.5–7.0
SolubilityFreely soluble in water and common polar organic solvents (e.g., ethanol, isopropanol)
Primary ApplicationsEmulsification, substrate conditioning, clay stabilization, and cationic deposition
Key FeaturesCationic charge density, hydrophobic tail balance, low volatility, and formulation versatility


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