Derivatives of cycloaliphatic diamines as cosolvents for aqueous hydrophobic amines
US6685851B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08J2363/00
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to the use of cycloaliphatic diamines as cosolvents for hydrophobic amines in aqueous solution. The cycloaliphatic diamines of the present invention have a formula: where n is 1 or 2, each R is independently selected from a group consisting of: hydrogen, a 1 to 6 carbon aliphatic, and a 0 to 6 carbon containing amine, wherein each R is chosen such that the cosolvent amine comprises at least two amine groups; and a quantity of water to maintain said solution as a homogeneous phase. The cosolvent diamines have particular utility in the formation of water based epoxy resin curing agents. Superior water miscibility is achieved for hydrophobic amines through the use of cycloaliphatic amines as compared to conventional cosolvents.
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