Innovation of delayed amine catalyst C225 in soft polyurethane foam

Date：2025-03-11 Categories：News

Innovative application of delayed amine catalyst C225 in soft polyurethane foam

Introduction

Flexible Polyurethane Foam (FPU) is a polymer material widely used in furniture, car seats, mattresses, packaging materials and other fields. Its excellent elasticity, comfort and durability make it one of the indispensable materials in modern life. However, with the increasing demand for environmental protection, energy saving and efficient production in the market, traditional polyurethane foam production processes face many challenges. As a new catalyst, the delayed amine catalyst C225 has shown significant innovative advantages in the production of soft polyurethane foams. This article will introduce in detail the characteristics, applications of the retardant amine catalyst C225 and its innovative applications in soft polyurethane foams.

Overview of Retarded Amine Catalyst C225

1.1 Definition of Retarded amine Catalyst C225

The delayed amine catalyst C225 is a highly efficient catalyst designed specifically for the production of polyurethane foams. By delaying the start time of the catalytic reaction, it allows the foam to better control the reaction rate during the foaming process, thereby achieving a more uniform cell structure and higher product quality.

1.2 Characteristics of Retarded amine Catalyst C225

The delayed amine catalyst C225 has the following significant characteristics:

Delayed start time: C225 can maintain low catalytic activity at the beginning of the reaction, thereby delaying the start time of the reaction, so that the foam can better control the reaction rate during the foaming process.
High-efficiency Catalysis: In the late stage of the reaction, C225 can quickly improve catalytic activity, ensure that the reaction is carried out completely, thereby improving production efficiency.
Environmentality: C225 does not contain heavy metals and harmful substances, and meets environmental protection requirements.
Stability: C225 has high stability during storage and use, and is not easy to decompose or fail.

1.3 Product parameters of delayed amine catalyst C225

parameter name	parameter value
Appearance	Colorless to light yellow liquid
Density (20℃)	1.05 g/cm³
Viscosity (25℃)	50-100 mPa·s
Flashpoint	>100℃
Solution	Easy soluble in water and organic solvents
Storage temperature	5-30℃
Shelf life	12 months

Application of delayed amine catalyst C225 in soft polyurethane foam

2.1 Challenges in the production of traditional polyurethane foams

In the traditional polyurethane foam production process, the selection and use of catalysts have an important impact on product quality and production efficiency. However, traditional catalysts often have the following problems:

Reaction rate is difficult to control: Traditional catalysts have high catalytic activity at the beginning of the reaction, resulting in too fast reaction rate and it is difficult to control the uniformity of the cell structure.
Unstable product quality: The fast reaction rate may lead to uneven cell structure, affecting the elasticity and comfort of the product.
Insufficient production efficiency: The reaction rate is too fast, which may lead to incomplete reactions and affect production efficiency.

2.2 Innovative application of delayed amine catalyst C225

The delayed amine catalyst C225 effectively solves the problems of traditional catalysts in polyurethane foam production through its unique delayed start characteristics. Its innovative applications are mainly reflected in the following aspects:

2.2.1 Accurate control of reaction rate

C225 maintains low catalytic activity at the beginning of the reaction, delaying the start time of the reaction, so that the foam can better control the reaction rate during the foaming process. This precise control makes the cell structure more uniform and the product quality more stable.

2.2.2 Improve Production Efficiency

In the late stage of the reaction, C225 can quickly improve catalytic activity, ensure that the reaction is carried out completely, thereby improving production efficiency. This efficient catalytic characteristic shortens the production cycle and increases the output.

2.2.3 Improve product quality

By precisely controlling the reaction rate, C225 can effectively improve the uniformity of the cell structure and improve the elasticity and comfort of the product. In addition, the environmental protection and stability of C225 also make the product quality more reliable.

2.3 Application cases of delayed amine catalyst C225

The following is a case of using the delayed amine catalyst C225 to produce soft polyurethane foam:

parameter name	Traditional catalyst	Retardant amine catalyst C225
Reaction start time	Start now	Delayed Start
Reaction rate	Quick	Controlable
Cell structure	Ununiform	Alternate
Product Quality	Unstable	Stable
Production Efficiency	Low	High
Environmental	General	High

It can be seen from the comparison that the soft polyurethane foam produced using the retardant amine catalyst C225 is superior to traditional catalysts in terms of reaction rate, cell structure, product quality and production efficiency.

The future development of delayed amine catalyst C225

3.1 Market demand analysis

With the increasing demand for environmental protection, energy saving and efficient production in the market, the delayed amine catalyst C225 has broad application prospects in the production of soft polyurethane foams. Its unique delay start characteristics and efficient catalytic performance make it have a great competitive advantage in the future market.

3.2 Technology development trends

In the future, the technological development of delayed amine catalyst C225 will mainly focus on the following aspects:

Further improve catalytic efficiency: By optimizing the catalyst formula and production process, the catalytic efficiency of C225 will be further improved, the production cycle will be shortened, and the output will be increased.
Enhance environmental protection performance: Through the development of new environmental protection catalysts, the impact of C225 on the environment can be further reduced and the market needs for environmentally friendly products.
Expand application fields: By improving the performance of C225, it will expand its application in the production of other polymer materials, such as rigid polyurethane foams, elastomers, etc.

3.3 Market prospects forecast

According to market research data, it is expected that the share of delayed amine catalyst C225 in the soft polyurethane foam market will increase year by year in the next five years. Its uniqueThe performance and wide application prospects make it a popular product in the future market.

Year	Market Share (%)
2023	10
2024	15
2025	20
2026	25
2027	30

Conclusion

As a new catalyst, delayed amine catalyst C225 has shown significant innovative advantages in the production of soft polyurethane foams. Its unique delayed start characteristics and efficient catalytic performance make it have significant advantages in reaction rate control, product quality improvement and production efficiency improvement. With the increasing demand for environmental protection, energy saving and efficient production in the market, the delayed amine catalyst C225 has broad prospects in the future market. Through further technological research and development and marketing promotion, C225 is expected to become the mainstream catalyst in the production of soft polyurethane foams, promoting technological progress and sustainable development of the entire industry.

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