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In the industrial field, especially in the production process of polyurethane products, “odor” often becomes a major problem that plagues manufacturers and consumers. Whether it is car interiors, household items or daily consumer goods, if they emit a pungent odor, it will not only affect the user experience, but may also pose a potential threat to health. Therefore, how to effectively reduce odor in the production process has become an important issue that the industry needs to solve urgently. <\/p>\n
The low-odor foamed polyurethane catalyst ZF-11 is the “black technology” born to meet this challenge. As a catalyst designed specifically for the polyurethane foaming process, ZF-11 performs outstandingly in reducing odor during production with its outstanding performance and environmentally friendly properties. It can not only significantly reduce the release of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), but also improve the physical performance and processing efficiency of the products. It can be called the “green revolutionary” of the polyurethane industry. <\/p>\n
This article will explore in-depth effective strategies for ZF-11 to reduce odor during production. We will not only analyze its working principle, but also analyze its application effects through actual cases, and combine relevant domestic and foreign literature to provide readers with comprehensive and detailed information. At the same time, the article will also use easy-to-understand language and vivid and interesting metaphors to help everyone better understand the charm of this technology. Whether you are an industry practitioner or an average reader interested in polyurethane materials, this article will provide you with valuable reference. <\/p>\n
Next, we will discuss from multiple dimensions such as product parameters, working principles, application scenarios, and optimization strategies, to take you into a deeper understanding of how this magical catalyst changes the game rules of polyurethane production. <\/p>\n
Low odor foamed polyurethane catalyst ZF-11 is a high-performance catalyst designed for polyurethane foaming process. Its main components include amine compounds and their derivatives. After special modification treatment, it can effectively reduce the irritating odors commonly found in traditional catalysts. Here are some key parameters of ZF-11:<\/p>\n
parameter name<\/th>\n | parameter value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Appearance<\/td>\n | Slight yellow to amber transparent liquid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Density (25\u2103)<\/td>\n | 0.98 g\/cm\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Viscosity (25\u2103)<\/td>\n | 30-50 mPa\u00b7s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GoodTaste level<\/td>\n | \u2264Level 1 (Complied with international standards)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Storage temperature<\/td>\n | -10\u2103 to 40\u2103<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Packaging Specifications<\/td>\n | 20kg\/barrel or 200kg\/barrel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n These parameters show that ZF-11 not only has good fluidity and stability, but also can maintain activity over a wide temperature range, which is very suitable for the needs of industrial production. <\/p>\n Detailed explanation of features<\/h3>\nThe core advantage of ZF-11 is its “low odor” characteristics. Traditional polyurethane catalysts usually contain a large number of volatile amine substances that easily decompose under high temperature conditions and release a pungent odor. Through its special molecular structure design, ZF-11 greatly reduces the volatility of amine substances, thereby significantly reducing the odor during the production process. <\/p>\n 2. High-efficiency catalytic performance<\/strong><\/h4>\nAs the global environmental awareness increases, more and more companies are beginning to pay attention to the environmental impact in the production process. ZF-11 is made of renewable raw materials and will not produce harmful by-products during use, fully complying with current environmental regulations. <\/p>\n 4. Wide scope of application<\/strong><\/h4>\nparameters<\/th>\n | ZF-11<\/th>\n | A domestic brand of catalyst<\/th>\n | Catalyzed by a well-known international brand<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | Odor level<\/td>\n | \u2264level 1<\/td>\n | \u2264level 3<\/td>\n | \u2264Level 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | VOC release amount (mg\/m\u00b3)<\/td>\n | <50<\/td>\n | 100-200<\/td>\n | 60-80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Reaction time (seconds)<\/td>\n | 15-20<\/td>\n | 25-35<\/td>\n | 18-22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Cost (yuan\/kg)<\/td>\n | Medium-high<\/td>\n | Lower<\/td>\n | Higher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n | It can be seen from the table that although the cost of ZF-11 is slightly higher than that of some domestic low-priced products, its performance in odor control and environmental protection performance is significantly better than other competitors, and it can even be compared with internationally renowned brands. <\/p>\n \n How to work: Unveil the mystery of ZF-11<\/h2>\n |
To understand the working principle of ZF-11, we first need to understand the basic role of catalysts in the polyurethane foaming process. Polyurethane foaming is a complex chemical reaction process, which mainly includes the following steps:<\/p>\n
In this process, the catalyst acts like a “traffic commander”, responsible for guiding and accelerating the occurrence of the above reactions and ensuring that the entire system is carried out in accordance with the predetermined goals. <\/p>\n
The reason why ZF-11 can achieve low odor effect is mainly due to the following unique design:<\/p>\n
ZF-11 uses a special amine compound modification technology to shield the volatile channels of small-molecular amines by introducing macromolecular groups. This is like putting a “protective suit” on each small molecule, making it difficult for it to escape into the air, thus greatly reducing the production of odor. <\/p>\n
In addition to the traditional isocyanate-polyol reaction, ZF-11 also has the ability to promote crosslinking reactions. This “two-pronged” catalytic strategy not only improves the reaction efficiency, but also reduces residual substances that are not involved in the reaction, further reducing the source of odor. <\/p>\n
In the process of polyurethane foaming, the temperature is often as high as 100\u00b0C. Under such extreme conditions, traditional catalysts may decompose, releasing more volatile substances. After special treatment, ZF-11 can maintain stable catalytic performance even under high temperature environments, avoiding the increase in odor caused by decomposition. <\/p>\n
To verify the actual effect of ZF-11, the researchers designed a series of comparison experiments. Under the same formulation and process conditions, polyurethane foam samples were prepared using ZF-11 and other common catalysts, respectively, and their odor grade and VOC release were detected. Results show:<\/p>\n
Sample number<\/th>\n | Use catalyst<\/th>\n | Odor level<\/th>\n | VOC release (mg\/m\u00b3)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n |
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A<\/td>\n | ZF-11<\/td>\n | \u2264level 1<\/td>\n | 45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
B<\/td>\n | Current Catalyst<\/td>\n | Level 3<\/td>\n | 150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
C<\/td>\n | High-end imported catalyst<\/td>\n | Level 2<\/td>\n | 70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n It can be seen that the performance of ZF-11 in odor control is indeed impressive. <\/p>\n \n Application Scenario: From the laboratory to the production line<\/h2>\n |