The development of diisopropanolamine (DIPA) industry is accelerating and my country has raw material advantages

Diisopropanolamine (DIPA), also known as 2,2′-dihydroxydipropylamine, has a chemical formula of C6H15NO2 and is an organic compound. Diisopropanolamine appears as a white crystalline powder, miscible in water and ethanol, and insoluble in hydrocarbons. Diisopropanolamine has the characteristics of anti-fouling, high oil solubility and good foaming properties, and can be used to produce neutralizers, absorbents, emulsifiers, fiber additives and other products.

Propylene oxide is the main raw material for the production of diisopropanolamine. Propylene oxide, also known as propane oxide, is an important organic compound raw material and has broad application prospects in many fields such as petrochemicals, daily chemicals, textiles, pesticides, and medicine. After years of development, my country’s propylene oxide technology has matured. Co-oxidation method, chlorohydrin method, HPPO method, etc. are the main preparation methods of propylene oxide. In 2022, my country’s propylene oxide production capacity will reach 4.967 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 4.9%. The sufficient supply of raw materials has laid a good foundation for the development of my country’s diisopropanolamine industry.

Diisopropanolamine is a subdivided product of isopropanolamine. As an important raw material for fine chemicals, isopropanolamine has the characteristics of weak alkalinity and optical activity, and is widely used in many fields. In recent years, with the gradual implementation of national environmental protection policies and taking effect, the market space of isopropanolamine as a green and environmentally friendly chemical has continued to expand. Against this background, the development speed of my country’s diisopropanolamine industry has further accelerated.

Diisopropanolamine can be used as neutralizer, absorbent, emulsifier, fiber auxiliary and other products. Its end markets are petrochemicals, coatings, textiles, pesticides, metal smelting, cosmetics, etc. In the field of petrochemical industry, diisopropanolamine can be used as an absorbent to absorb carbon dioxide and acid gases contained in petroleum refining gas and natural gas; in the field of coatings, diisopropanolamine can be used as a neutralizing agent for electrophoretic coatings. ; In the textile field, diisopropanolamine can be used as fiber additives, tanning agents, etc.

According to the “2023-2028 China Diisopropanolamine (DIPA) Industry Market In-depth Research and Development Prospects Forecast Report span>》shows that my country is a major agricultural country, and diisopropanolamine is mainly used to produce the herbicide glyphosate. In recent years, driven by downstream demand, the development of my country’s diisopropanolamine industry has accelerated. In 2022, my country’s diisopropanolamine market size will reach 120 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.7%. Hongbaoli and Yuping Chemical are the main manufacturers of diisopropanolamine in my country. Among them, Hongbaoli is a well-known supplier of diisopropanolamine in my country and even the world, and its annual production capacity ranks first in the world.

Industry analysts said that diisopropanolamine has a wide range of applications and the industry has accelerated development. In the future, with the increasingly strong market demand, the development space of my country’s diisopropanolamine industry will be further expanded. Benefiting from the sufficient supply of raw materials, my country’s diisopropanolamine production continues to increase. In terms of market competition, Hongbaoli is my country’s leading diisopropanolamine enterprise, and its production capacity, output and quality occupy competitive advantages in the global market.