Retarded amine catalyst A400: An effective method to reduce the cost of polyurethane products

Date：2025-03-11 Categories：News

Retardant amine catalyst A400: An effective way to reduce the cost of polyurethane products

Introduction

Polyurethane (PU) is a polymer material widely used in the fields of construction, automobile, furniture, footwear, etc. Its excellent physical properties and chemical stability make it the preferred material for many industries. However, with the rise in raw material prices and the intensification of market competition, reducing the production cost of polyurethane products has become the focus of enterprises. As a new catalyst, the delayed amine catalyst A400 can not only improve production efficiency, but also effectively reduce production costs. This article will introduce in detail the characteristics, applications of the delayed amine catalyst A400 and its role in reducing the cost of polyurethane products.

1. Overview of Retarded Amine Catalyst A400

1.1 What is retarded amine catalyst A400?

The retardant amine catalyst A400 is a catalyst specially designed for polyurethane reactions. It delays the reaction time, making the polyurethane reaction more controllable, thereby improving product quality and production efficiency. Compared with conventional catalysts, the A400 has higher selectivity and stability and is able to achieve efficient catalysis at lower temperatures.

1.2 Product parameters

parameter name	parameter value
Appearance	Colorless to light yellow liquid
Density (20°C)	1.05 g/cm³
Viscosity (25°C)	50 mPa·s
Flashpoint	120°C
Solution	Solved in water and organic solvents
Storage temperature	5-30°C
Shelf life	12 months

1.3 Main features

Delayed reaction time: A400 can effectively prolong the induction period of polyurethane reaction, making the reaction more controllable and reducing the occurrence of side reactions.
High-efficiency catalysis: High-efficiency catalysis can be achieved at lower temperatures and reduce energy consumption.
High stability:Stay stable during storage and use and is not easy to decompose.
Environmental: It does not contain heavy metals and harmful substances, and meets environmental protection requirements.

2. Application of retarded amine catalyst A400 in polyurethane products

2.1 Polyurethane foam

Polyurethane foam is one of the main application areas of A400. By using the A400, the uniformity and stability of the foam can be significantly improved and the generation of bubbles and defects can be reduced. In addition, the delayed reaction characteristics of A400 make the foam molding process more controllable and improve production efficiency.

2.1.1 Application Cases

Application Fields	Effect Description
Furniture Foam	Improve the elasticity and durability of foam
Car seat foam	Reduce bubbles and defects and improve comfort
Building Insulation Foam	Improving insulation performance and stability

2.2 Polyurethane coating

In polyurethane coatings, A400 can effectively control the curing time of the coating, making the coating construction more convenient. In addition, the efficient catalytic action of A400 can improve the adhesion and wear resistance of the paint and extend the service life of the paint.

2.2.1 Application Cases

Application Fields	Effect Description
Wood paint	Improve the adhesion and wear resistance of the paint
Metal Coating	Extend the service life of the paint
Building Paints	Improve the weather resistance and stain resistance of the coating

2.3 Polyurethane elastomer

In the production of polyurethane elastomers, A400 can effectively control the rate of reaction, so that the forming of the elastomers is more uniform. In addition, the efficient catalytic action of A400 can improve the mechanical properties and chemical resistance of the elastomer.

2.3.1 Application Cases

Application Fields	Effect description
Sole Material	Improve the wear resistance and tear resistance of the elastomer
Seals	Improve the chemical resistance and aging resistance of elastomers
Industrial Belt	Improve the mechanical properties and durability of elastomers

III. The role of delayed amine catalyst A400 in reducing the cost of polyurethane products

3.1 Improve production efficiency

The delayed reaction characteristics of A400 make the polyurethane reaction more controllable, reducing the scrap rate and rework rate during the production process. In addition, the efficient catalytic action of A400 can shorten the reaction time and improve production efficiency.

3.1.1 Production efficiency comparison

Catalytic Type	Reaction time (minutes)	Scrap rate (%)	Production efficiency (kg/h)
Traditional catalyst	30	5	100
A400	20	2	150

3.2 Reduce energy consumption

A400 can achieve efficient catalysis at lower temperatures, reducing energy consumption during production. In addition, the delayed reaction characteristics of A400 make the reaction more mild, reducing heat release during the reaction, and further reducing energy consumption.

3.2.1 Comparison of energy consumption

Catalytic Type	Reaction temperature (°C)	Energy Consumption (kWh/kg)
Traditional catalyst	80	0.5
A400	60	0.3

3.3 Reduce raw material costs

The efficient catalysis of A400 can reduce catalysisThe amount of agent is used to reduce the cost of raw materials. In addition, the delayed reaction characteristics of A400 make the reaction more controllable, reduce the occurrence of side reactions, and further reduce the waste of raw materials.

3.3.1 Raw material cost comparison

Catalytic Type	Catalytic Dosage (kg/t)	Raw Material Cost (yuan/t)
Traditional catalyst	5	5000
A400	3	4500

3.4 Improve product quality

The delayed reaction characteristics of A400 make the polyurethane reaction more controllable, reduce the occurrence of side reactions and improve the quality of the product. In addition, the efficient catalytic action of A400 can improve the mechanical properties and chemical resistance of the product and extend the service life of the product.

3.4.1 Product quality comparison

Catalytic Type	Product Pass Rate (%)	Product life (years)
Traditional catalyst	90	5
A400	95	7

IV. Market prospects of delayed amine catalyst A400

4.1 Market demand

With the wide application of polyurethane products in various fields, the market demand for efficient and environmentally friendly catalysts is increasing. As a new catalyst, A400 has attracted widespread attention from the market due to its excellent performance and environmentally friendly characteristics.

4.2 Competition Analysis

A variety of polyurethane catalysts exist on the market at present, but A400 has an advantage in competition due to its unique delayed reaction characteristics and efficient catalytic action. In addition, the environmentally friendly characteristics of the A400 also meet the current market demand for green products.

4.3 Development trend

In the future, with the increasing strictness of environmental protection regulations and the intensification of market competition, efficient and environmentally friendly catalysts will become the mainstream of the market. As a new catalyst, A400 has broad market prospects.

V. Conclusion

Retard amine inducedAs a new catalyst, the chemical agent A400 plays an important role in the production of polyurethane products due to its unique delayed reaction characteristics and efficient catalytic action. By using the A400, enterprises can not only improve production efficiency and product quality, but also effectively reduce production costs. With the increase in the market demand for efficient and environmentally friendly catalysts, the market prospects of the A400 will be broader.

Appendix

Appendix 1: Comparison of performance of A400 and other catalysts

Catalytic Type	Reaction time (minutes)	Reaction temperature (°C)	Catalytic Dosage (kg/t)	Product Pass Rate (%)	Energy Consumption (kWh/kg)
Traditional catalyst	30	80	5	90	0.5
A400	20	60	3	95	0.3

Appendix 2: Comparison of the effects of A400 in different application fields

Application Fields	Traditional catalyst effect	A400 Effect
Furniture Foam	General	Excellent
Car seat foam	General	Excellent
Building Insulation Foam	General	Excellent
Wood paint	General	Excellent
Metal Coating	General	Excellent
Building Paints	General	Excellent
Sole Material	General	Excellent
SecretPackage	General	Excellent
Industrial Belt	General	Excellent

From the above analysis, it can be seen that the delayed amine catalyst A400 has significant advantages in the production of polyurethane products, which can effectively reduce production costs, improve product quality and production efficiency. With the increase in the market demand for efficient and environmentally friendly catalysts, the A400’s application prospects will be broader.

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