Guide to

Metalworking
Fluids.

We make the best perform better.

Metalworking
Fluids
ANGUS is your source for innovative specialty additives not
available anywhere else. Based on our nitroalkane chemistry
and its derivatives, these additives provide a wide range of
benefits and can be customized for your specific needs.

Multifunctional Benefits
With a portfolio of globally registered products, we help find
local and global solutions to your metalworking fluid challenges.
We offer a variety of primary amino alcohols and corrosion
inhibitors marketed under the CORRGUARD® brand name.
Problem Solving – Product Selection Guide
Additionally, when certain geographic regions pose complex Guidelines
formulating requirements, you can count on ANGUS for Problem ANGUS Product(s) (dosages at dilution unless
otherwise indicated)
assistance. We’ll work with you to develop formulations
with improved performance and longer life, while overcoming Shorter than Desired • CORRGUARD®-95 • CORRGUARD EXT at 2000-3000 ppm
Fluid Life • CORRGUARD® LSA • CORRGUARD-95 or LSA to adjust pH
formulating obstacles such as unavailability of effective
• CORRGUARD EXT •A  dd amine compatible registered
registered biocides. biocide(s) at recommended dosage(s)
• R educe/remove biosupportive amines
(MEA, TEA, etc.)
Innovation Aluminum Staining • CORRGUARD-95 • Reduce TEA to minimize alkalinity
After nearly 80 years as the world’s leading supplier of • CORRGUARD LSA • CORRGUARD EXT at 2000-3000 ppm
• CORRGUARD EXT • CORRGUARD-95 or LSA to adjust pH
nitroalkane chemistry, we still strive to be the industry leader • CORRGUARD SI • C ORRGUARD SI at 500-1000 ppm (if
in innovation. One of our most recent product additions is needed)
CORRGUARD® EXT Amino Alcohol which helps maximize the life Limited Biocide • CORRGUARD-95 •A  dd amine-compatible registered
of your metalworking fluid formulation by minimizing corrosion, Choices • CORRGUARD LSA biocide(s)
• CORRGUARD EXT • CORRGUARD EXT at 2000-3000 ppm
improving biocide performance and increasing fluid longevity. • C ORRGUARD-95 or LSA for pH
adjustment
Plus, we are always exploring fresh ways of solving your • R educe biosupportive ingredients
issues—creating never-before-seen products that will help (ethanolamines, phosphorus-based
additives, etc.)
even the best metalworking fluids perform better.
Multi-Metal • CORRGUARD-95 • Reduce TEA to minimize alkalinity
Compatibility/ • CORRGUARD LSA • CORRGUARD-95 or LSA to adjust pH
Environmentally Conscious Corrosion Control
and Microbially
• CORRGUARD EXT
• CORRGUARD SI
• CORRGUARD EXT at 2000-3000 ppm
•D iacid 1550* to control iron/steel
ANGUS recognizes the need to help make the planet a better Influenced Corrosion corrosion
•A dd amine-compatible registered
place for all of us—which is why we offer environmentally biocide(s)
conscious products such as CORRGUARD® SI Corrosion Inhibitor,
Secondary Amines • CORRGUARD LSA • R eplace secondary amines with
an exceptional staining inhibitor for aluminum alloys, galvanized Are Not Allowed • CORRGUARD EXT CORRGUARD EXT (2000-3000 ppm) and
steel and galvanneal. Besides keeping your most important (TRGS 611 in CORRGUARD LSA to adjust pH
Germany, etc.)
parts looking good while providing emulsification and lubricity,
this product is silicate- and phosphorous-free and is easily waste Vapor Phase • DMAMP-80™ • DMAMP-80 at 1000-2000 ppm
Corrosion
treated using common techniques such as acid-alum split and
ultrafiltration. Also, many of our products will not accumulate * Supplied by Mead-Westvaco
in the environment and are readily biodegradable at low
concentrations.
Globally Available Products
Listed on Multiple Chemical Inventories

Product Description Comments Chemical Inventory Listings

CORRGUARD-95 Amino Alcohol • Primary neutralizing amino alcohol (2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol) • USA (TSCA) • Australia
CAS Number: 124-68-5 • Minimizes cobalt and lead leaching • Canada (DSL) • New Zealand
pKa @ 25°C: 9.8 • Does not contribute significantly to ammonia generation or release • Europe (REACH) • Mexico
Water % by wt (Typical): 5 • Resists microbial degradation and extends fluid life • Korea • Philippines
Melting Point: -2°C • Will not accumulate in the environment • Japan • Taiwan
Solubility in Water at 20°C, (g/100 mL): Miscible (readily biodegradable at low concentrations) • China
• Exempted by U.S. EPA from regulation as a volatile organic compound
(2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol)

CORRGUARD EXT Amino Alcohol • Primary amino alcohol (3-amino-4-octanol) • USA (TSCA)
CAS Number: 1001354-72-8 • Suitable for low secondary amine formulations • Canada (DSL)
pKa @ 25°C: 9.8 • Significantly improves fluid longevity with a wide range of registered biocides • Europe (REACH)
Water % by wt (Typical): 15 • Low foaming • Korea
Melting Point: <0°C • Resists extraction into tramp oil • Japan
Solubility in Water: 43g/L at 25°C •W ill not accumulate in the environment • China
(readily biodegradable at low concentrations) • Taiwan
•G ood compatibility with aluminum when combined with many
acid-functional ingredients

CORRGUARD LSA Neutralizing Amine • High purity grade of 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol • USA (TSCA) • Australia
CAS Number: 124-68-5 • Low secondary amine (0.75% max.) • Canada (DSL) • New Zealand
pKa @ 25°C: 9.8 • Helps formulators meet TRGS 611 requirements from German government • Europe (REACH) • Mexico
Melting Point: -2˚C to -13˚C depending upon product grade • Exempted by U.S. EPA from regulation as a volatile organic compound • Korea • Philippines
Solubility in Water at 20°C (g/100mL): Miscible (2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol) • Japan • Taiwan
• China
CORRGUARD SI Corrosion Inhibitor • Multifunctional staining inhibitor for aluminum alloys and galvanized steel • USA (TSCA)
CAS Number: Proprietary • Silicate- and phosphorous-free
Water % by wt (Typical): <2 • Primary emulsifier and lubricant
Melting Point: Can gel below 20°C •W ill not accumulate in the environment
Solubility in Water at 20°C (g/100 mL): Dispersible (readily biodegradable at low concentrations)

AEPD®-85 Amino Alcohol • Primary neutralizing amine (2-amino-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol) • USA (TSCA) • Japan
CAS Number: 115-70-8 • Replacement for diethanolamine • Canada (DSL) • Korea
pKa @ 25°C: 8.8 • Excellent scavenger for odors related to sulfur-containing compounds and • Europe (REACH) • New Zealand
Water % by wt (Typical): 15 biodegradation products • Australia • Philippines
Melting Point: <0°C • Formaldehyde scavenger • China • Taiwan
Solubility in Water at 20°C (g/100mL): Miscible

DMAMP-80 Amino Alcohol • Tertiary neutralizing amine (2-dimethylamino-2-methyl-1-propanol) • USA (TSCA) • Korea
CAS Number: 7005-47-2 • Vapor-phase corrosion inhibitor for iron and steel alloys • Canada (DSL) • New Zealand
pKa @ 25°C: 10.2 • Suitable for low secondary amine formulations • Europe (REACH) •Taiwan
Water % by wt (Typical): 20 • Australia
Melting Point: -20°C • China
Solubility in Water at 20°C (g/100 mL): Miscible
ALKATERGE®-E Oxazoline • Corrosion inhibitor for iron and steel alloys • USA (TSCA) • New Zealand
CAS Number: 68140-98-7 • Primary water-in-oil (invert) emulsifier • Canada (DSL) • Taiwan
Wt per Gallon at 25°C (lbs): 7.74 • Secondary oil-in-water emulsifier • Europe (REACH)
Melting Point: -31°C • Lubricant • Australia
Solubility in Water at 20°C, (g/100mL): <0.005 • Non-ionic (stable in hard water) • China

ALKATERGE®-T Oxazoline • Corrosion inhibitor for iron and steel alloys • USA (TSCA) • Japan
CAS Number: 28984-69-2 • Primary water-in-oil (invert) emulsifier • Canada (DSL) • Korea
Wt per Gallon at 25C° (lbs): ~7 • Secondary oil-in-water emulsifier • Europe (REACH) • New Zealand
Melting Point: 59°C • Lubricant • Australia • Philippines
Solubility in Water at 20°C, (g/100 mL): <0.01 • Non-ionic (stable in hard water) • China • Taiwan
What You Need, Where You Need It
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Sao Paulo, Brazil

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Korea

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and Africa Singapore

This document is designed as a general overview of ANGUS Chemical Company Products. Always review specific product literature/safety data sheets for current information.
Please note that not all products are registered in all regions for all applications. Please contact your local ANGUS representative for detailed technical information applicable to your individual situation.

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