Planning a Winter Delivery of C12–14 Alkyldimethylamine
2026-11-10
Planning a Winter Delivery of C12–14 Alkyldimethylamine
A Friday delivery can turn into a Monday transfer if the shipment waits over the weekend. For a plant receiving C12–14 alkyldimethylamine as a tertiary amine feedstock, that delay makes the expected liquid temperature at unloading part of the delivery plan. Start with data for the exact grade and check it against the receiving equipment’s operating limits. 112185.doc
Read each temperature figure for what it measures
| Property | What it tells the receiving team |
|---|---|
| Melting point or range | Where the material changes from solid to liquid under the stated test conditions. |
| Pour point, if reported | The lowest temperature at which the sample shows movement under the stated test conditions. |
| Viscosity at a stated temperature | How strongly the liquid resists flow at that temperature. This helps the receiving team assess transfer through its pump and line. |
A pour point describes a lab observation. A site’s acceptable transfer temperature also depends on the liquid’s viscosity, the pump, and the transfer setup. If the supplier’s data sheet lists viscosity at room temperature and the shipment may arrive considerably colder, ask for data closer to the expected receiving temperature. store.astm.org
Confirm the receiving plan before dispatch
Consider a surfactant plant expecting a shipment ahead of a cold weekend. The buyer can confirm the packaging and delivery window with the supplier, while the receiving team checks whether the shipment will wait outdoors and what liquid temperature its transfer system can accept. If the temperature falls outside the agreed range, the team can refer to the supplier’s handling guidance and the site’s approved procedure before arranging transfer.
When requesting a winter delivery quote from China Amines Co., Limited, include the destination, expected arrival window, packaging preference, and any receiving temperature limit. Ask for the current technical and safety data sheets for the proposed grade, along with any available viscosity data near your expected unloading temperature.
Technical references
- OECD — Assessment covering C12 and C12–14 alkyldimethylamines
- ASTM D97 — Pour point test context for petroleum products
- Grundfos — Effect of density and viscosity on pump output