Odorless amine catalyst Z-130: a new option to improve the quality of polyurethane products
Introduction
Polyurethane (PU) materials have become one of the indispensable materials in modern industry due to their excellent physical properties and wide application fields. However, in the production process of polyurethane products, the selection of catalysts has a crucial impact on the performance, odor, environmental protection and other aspects of the product. In recent years, with the increasing strict environmental protection regulations and the increase in consumer requirements for product odor, traditional amine catalysts have gradually exposed problems such as large odor and strong volatile properties. To this end, the odorless amine catalyst Z-130 has emerged and has become a new choice to improve the quality of polyurethane products.
This article will introduce in detail the characteristics, application advantages, product parameters and practical application cases of the odorless amine catalyst Z-130, to help readers fully understand the value of this new catalyst.
1. Overview of the odorless amine catalyst Z-130
1.1 What is odorless amine catalyst Z-130?
Odorless amine catalyst Z-130 is a new low-odor, high-performance polyurethane reaction catalyst. Through its special chemical structure design, it significantly reduces the volatile organic compound (VOC) content of traditional amine catalysts while maintaining excellent catalytic activity. Z-130 can not only effectively promote the gel and foaming reaction of polyurethane, but also significantly improve the odor and environmental performance of the final product.
1.2 Main features of Z-130
- Low Odor: Compared with traditional amine catalysts, the odor of Z-130 is almost negligible, suitable for odor-sensitive application scenarios.
- High-efficiency Catalysis: It exhibits excellent catalytic activity in gel and foaming reaction of polyurethane, which can significantly shorten the reaction time.
- Environmentality: Low VOC content, comply with the requirements of modern environmental protection regulations.
- Strong stability: Shows good chemical stability during storage and use.
- Wide Applicability: Suitable for a variety of polyurethane systems, including soft bubbles, hard bubbles, paints, adhesives, etc.
2. Product parameters of odorless amine catalyst Z-130
To understand the performance of Z-130 more intuitively, the following table lists its main technical parameters:
| Parameters | Value/Description |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless to light yellow transparent liquid |
| Density (25°C) | 0.95-1.05 g/cm³ |
| Viscosity (25°C) | 50-100 mPa·s |
| Flashpoint | >100°C |
| Boiling point | >200°C |
| pH value | 8.0-10.0 |
| Active ingredient content | ≥95% |
| Volatile organic compounds (VOC) content | <50 g/L |
| Storage temperature | 5-35°C |
| Shelf life | 12 months |
III. Advantages of Z-130 in polyurethane production
3.1 Improve product quality
The efficient catalytic performance of Z-130 can significantly improve the physical properties of polyurethane products, including tensile strength, tear strength, elasticity, etc. In addition, its low odor characteristics make the final product more in line with the needs of the high-end market.
3.2 Shorten the production cycle
Due to the excellent catalytic activity of Z-130, it can significantly shorten the gel and foaming time of polyurethane, thereby improving production efficiency and reducing production costs.
3.3 Improve the working environment
Traditional amine catalysts release irritating odors during use, posing a potential threat to the health of workers. The low odor characteristics of the Z-130 can significantly improve the working environment of the production workshop and improve employee comfort and safety.
3.4 Comply with environmental protection regulations
As the global environmental regulations become increasingly strict, low VOC catalysts have become an inevitable choice for the polyurethane industry. The low VOC content of Z-130 allows it to easily meet various environmental standards, helping companies avoid legal risks caused by environmental protection issues.
IV. Application of Z-130 in different polyurethane systems
4.1 Soft polyurethane foam
In soft polyurethane foamDuring production, Z-130 can effectively promote foaming and gel reactions, while improving the pore size distribution and resilience of the foam. The following is a comparison of the application effects of Z-130 in soft bubbles:
| Performance Metrics | Traditional catalyst | Z-130 |
|---|---|---|
| Foaming time (s) | 120 | 90 |
| Gel time (s) | 180 | 130 |
| Resilience (%) | 55 | 60 |
| Tension Strength (kPa) | 120 | 140 |
| Odor level | Level 3 | Level 1 |
4.2 Rigid polyurethane foam
In the production of rigid polyurethane foam, Z-130 can significantly improve the closed cell ratio and dimensional stability of the foam while reducing the thermal conductivity of the foam. The following is a comparison of the application effects of Z-130 in hard bubbles:
| Performance Metrics | Traditional catalyst | Z-130 |
|---|---|---|
| Closed porosity (%) | 85 | 92 |
| Thermal conductivity coefficient (W/m·K) | 0.025 | 0.022 |
| Dimensional stability (%) | ±2.0 | ±1.5 |
| Odor level | Level 3 | Level 1 |
4.3 Polyurethane coatings and adhesives
In the production of polyurethane coatings and adhesives,-130 can significantly improve the adhesion and weather resistance of the coating while improving the initial viscosity and final strength of the adhesive. The following is a comparison of the application effects of Z-130 in coatings and adhesives:
| Performance Metrics | Traditional catalyst | Z-130 |
|---|---|---|
| Adhesion (MPa) | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| Weather resistance (hours) | 500 | 800 |
| Initial viscosity (N/cm) | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Finally Strength (MPa) | 8.0 | 10.0 |
| Odor level | Level 3 | Level 1 |
V. Practical application cases of Z-130
5.1 Soft polyurethane foam for automotive interior
When a certain automobile interior manufacturer used traditional amine catalysts during the production process, it found that the final product had a strong odor and it was difficult to meet the needs of high-end customers. After the introduction of Z-130, the odor of the foam was not only significantly improved, but also improved the resilience and durability of the foam, and the final product was highly recognized by customers.
5.2 Rigid polyurethane foam for cold chain insulation
A cold chain equipment manufacturer faces the problems of low foam cell rate and high thermal conductivity when producing insulation materials. After adopting Z-130, the closed cell ratio of the foam increased by 7%, and the thermal conductivity decreased by 12%, which significantly improved the insulation performance and reduced energy consumption.
5.3 Environmentally friendly polyurethane coating
A paint manufacturer chose Z-130 as a catalyst when developing environmentally friendly polyurethane coatings. The final product not only has low VOC content, but also shows excellent adhesion and weather resistance, and has successfully entered the high-end architectural coatings market.
VI. Future development prospects of Z-130
With the increasing strict environmental regulations and the continuous improvement of consumer requirements for product performance, the market demand for the odorless amine catalyst Z-130 will continue to grow. In the future, the Z-130 is expected to make greater breakthroughs in the following areas:
- New Energy Vehicles: With the popularization of new energy vehicles, the demand for lightweight and high-performance polyurethane materials will increase significantly, and the Z-130 will play an important role in this field.
- Green Building: In the development of green building materials, low VOC and high performance polyurethane materials will become the mainstream, and the Z-130 has broad application prospects.
- Medical and Food Packaging: The Z-130 will become an ideal choice in the medical and food packaging field with extremely high requirements for odor and environmental performance.
Conclusion
The odorless amine catalyst Z-130 has become a new choice to improve the quality of polyurethane products due to its advantages such as low odor, high efficiency catalysis, and strong environmental protection. Whether in the fields of soft bubbles, hard bubbles, coatings or adhesives, the Z-130 has demonstrated outstanding performance and wide application potential. With the continuous development of the polyurethane industry, the Z-130 will surely play a more important role in the future and promote the industry to move towards a more environmentally friendly and efficient direction.
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