Description and features
AminCat PMDETA catalyst (Pentamethyldiethylenetriamine) is a highly active, pure liquid tertiary amine which has C9H23N3 as chemical formula. This substance is suitable for use as a blowing catalyst in a number of applications.
Pentamethyldiethylenetriamine is also known as PMDETA, PMDTA, PMDT and N-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]-N,N’,N’-trimethylethane-1,2-diamine.
Availability
Europe and United States: Provided AminCat PMDETA is in stock in our local warehouses our lead time is about one week if delivered in 170 KG steel drums.
We can also serve Canada, South America, South Africa, and other markets. Please contact our sales department for more details.
This substance (CAS: 3030-47-5) has been registered (FULL) under REACH (EC) 1907/2006.
Product Identification
| CAS number | 3030-47-5 |
| EC number | 221-201-1 |
| HS code | 2921 29 00 60 |
Specification
| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid |
| Assay | ≥99.00 % |
| Water | ≤0.25 % |
Application
AminCat PMDETA catalyst is very effective in pour-in place polyurethane systems (such as rigid appliance systems), which are based on MDI. At a use level of 1.5 php, AminCat PMDETA catalyst provides the necessary flow ability and cure rates required in the production environment. AminCat PMDETA catalyst is also recommended for TDI, TDI/MDI and MDI HR flexible molded foams, as well as for use in integral skin and microcellular systems. It can also be as a raw material to make quaternary ammonium salt.
Packaging
Available packaging: 170 KG steel drums and 800 KG IBC’s.
Special packaging is available on request.
Storage
Store Pentamethyldiethylenetriamine in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area and in line with legal requirements.
Keep AminCat PMDETA away from heat sources and oxidizing agents.
MSDS
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is available for AminCat PMDETA and all other products supplied by Vesta Chemicals BV.
An MSDS outlines the hazards of a product and explains how to handle, use, and store the product safely. Besides it provides important regulatory and emergency response information for the purchased product.
Molecular and structural information
| Molecular formula | C9H23N3 |
| Molecular weight | 173.30 g/mol |
| Smiles notation | CN(C)CCN(C)CCN(C)C |
| InChi key | UKODFQOELJFMII-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Structural formula | ![]() |
Physicochemical information
| Boiling point | 199 ºC @ 1.016.705 hPa |
| Bulk density | 829 kg/m3 @ 20 ºC |
| Flash point | 76 ºC @ 101.3 kPa |
| Melting point | -20 ºC |
| Partition coefficient (log Pow) | -2.10 @ 25 ºC (pH 7.5) |
| Solubility in water | Soluble |
| Vapour pressure | 1.02 hPA @ 37.1 @ 20 ºC |

