Fatty acid dimethylamides

Table 10.7 Degreasing efficacies and EHS parameters for three fatty acid dimethylamides as compared with the current industrial standard trichloroethylene.

As green carrier oils or solvents - together with green surfactants - they also play a key role as inerts , i.e. non-active, inert formulation aids in modern crop protection, such as pesticide microemulsions or emulsifiable concentrates. Besides fatty acid esters, certain liquid fatty acid amides, more particularly capryl dimethylamide, are also increasingly creating interest as green solvents and carrier oils. 

Table 10.7 compares the degreasing efficacy and various EHS properties of three dimethylamides of natural fatty acids with different chain lengths, trichloroethylene, and the average value for traditional solvents. Because of the low vapour pressure, the VOC emission potential is very low and the occupational exposure and flash point reach safer values. As they are based on natural vegetable oils, the alternative solvents exhibit a high renewable mass index. 

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