Dimer and Trimer Acids


 

Emery® Dimer Acids are the result of the dimerization of tallow oleic acid to a dibasic acid containing, on average, a 36 carbon molecule with two carboxylic acid groups. Emery® Trimer Acid is a tribasic acid averaging 54 carbons in the molecule with three carboxylic acid groups.

 

Dimer and Trimer Acids find extensive application in the areas of Polyamide Resins for Inks and Adhesives, Curing Agents, Lubricants, Greases, Oilfield Chemicals, Fuel Additives, Corrosion Inhibitors, Sealants, Polymer Intermediates and Personal Care applications.

Emery Oleochemicals LLC manufactures the following Dimer & Trimer Acids:

  • Emery® 2003 Technical Dimer Acid, a general purpose dimer acid where light color is not critical.
  • Emery® 2016 Dimer Acid, a light-colored general purpose dimer acid.
  • Emery® 2032 Distilled Dimer Acid, a high dimer content product with reduced trimer and monomer contents possessing excellent color and color stability.
  • Emery® 2045 Trimer Acid, a general purpose trimer acid where light color is not critical.

 Emery Oleochemicals LLC also manufactures Monomer Acid which is a co-product of our Dimer Acid process: Emery® 2932 Monomer Acid is a co-product of Dimer Acid production and contains a mixture of straight chain and branched saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Applications include emollients for Personal Care, Lubricant, Fuel Additive and Corrosion Inhibitor.

 

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