Dicyclohexylamine
Dicyclohexylamine (DCHA) is a secondary amine. It is an organic base and useful precursor to other chemicals.
Netchem is a supplier of Dicyclohexylamine to the lubricants and greases industry.
Dicyclohexylamine has applications that include:
- antioxidants in rubber and plastics
- vulcanization accelerators for rubber
- corrosion inhibitors in steam pipes and boilers
- textile chemicals
- catalysts for flexible polyurethane foams
- corrosion inhibitor in lubricants and cutting fluids
DHCA has the benefit that it does not form nitrosamines when being used.