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Polyether Amine (PEA / Polyetheramine)

  • Polymers
  • CAS proprietary-mixture

High molecular weight polymer with low vapor pressure. Not independently classified as a health hazard at concentrations used in consumer fuel additives. CAS number is proprietary (mixture) in most US SDS filings.

Health & environment profile

VOC
no
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
no
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Purpose: Primary active detergent in fuel system cleaners. Polyetheramines dissolve and remove carbonaceous deposits from fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. PEA is the most independently studied class of fuel detergent chemistry, with multiple SAE technical papers confirming deposit-removal efficacy.

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