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Every polyurethane foam formulation is, at its core, a race against time between the blowing reaction (water and isocyanate generating CO2 gas) and the gelling reaction (polyol and…
A new generation of aldehyde scavengers can meaningfully cut formaldehyde and acetaldehyde levels in automotive molded foam, eliminating new-car odor without changing the foam manufacturing process, helping OEMs…
Waterborne polyurethane coatings use water as the dispersing medium, cutting VOC emissions sharply compared with solvent-based systems. Catalysts here mainly promote three reactions: isocyanate-hydroxyl, isocyanate-water, and epoxy-amine, strengthening…
Waterborne polyurethane (WPU) is an environmentally preferable polymer material widely adopted across construction, automotive and furniture, but conventional waterborne systems still struggle with slow cure and limited water…
Polyurethane (PU) coatings cure into a film through the reaction of isocyanates with polyols, and are widely used across construction, automotive and furniture. In humid environments, however, atmospheric…
