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If you have ever sat in a new car and felt the soft and comfortable seats and delicate handrails, you must have experienced the charm of the interior foam of the car. However, behind these seemingly ordinary bubbles, there is actually a series of complex chemical reactions and precise technical processes. Among them, the role of the catalyst is called the “hero behind the scenes”. Today, we will focus on a special catalyst, trimethylamine ethylpiperazine catalyst (TMAEP for short), to explore how it optimizes the performance of car interior foam and brings a more comfortable experience to drivers and passengers. <\/p>\n
Trimethylamine ethylpiperazine amine catalyst is a highly efficient catalyst used in polyurethane foaming reaction. Its main function is to accelerate the reaction between isocyanate and polyol, thereby promoting the formation and curing of foam. This catalyst is unique in that its molecular structure contains both a tertiary amine group and a nitrogen heterocyclic structure, which makes it excellent in catalytic efficiency, selectivity and stability. In addition, TMAEP has low volatility and can effectively reduce the impact on the environment and human health. <\/p>\n
In the field of automotive interior foam, TMAEP is particularly widely used. From seats to door panels, from ceiling to dashboards, TMAEP can help create more uniform, lightweight and durable foam products. Next, we will explore the specific application cases of TMAEP in automotive interior foam and demonstrate its excellent performance through data and experimental results. <\/p>\n
To understand why TMAEP can shine in the interior bubble of the car, we need to first understand its basic characteristics and advantages. The following are some key parameters and their significance of TMAEP:<\/p>\n
parameter name<\/th>\n | Value Range<\/th>\n | Explanation of meaning<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Molecular Weight<\/td>\n | About 200 g\/mol<\/td>\n | determines the solubility and reactivity of the catalyst. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Density<\/td>\n | 1.05 g\/cm\u00b3<\/td>\n | Affects the dosage and cost control of the catalyst. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Boiling point<\/td>\n | >200\u00b0C<\/td>\n | High boiling points mean lower volatility, which helps improve the working environment and environmental performance. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Catalytic Activity<\/td>\n | High<\/td>\n | Efficient catalytic effect can be achieved at low dosage and save raw material costs. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Compatibility<\/td>\n | Wide<\/td>\n | It can be compatible with a variety of polyurethane systems and has strong adaptability. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n It can be seen from the table that TMAEP not only has high catalytic activity, but also has good stability and compatibility, which make it an ideal choice for the production of automotive interior foam. <\/p>\n \n Analysis of application case of TMAEP in automotive interior foam<\/h2>\nIn order to better illustrate the practical application effect of TMAEP, we selected several typical automotive interior foam production cases for analysis. <\/p>\n Case 1: Optimization of seat foam<\/h3>\n |
Performance metrics<\/th>\n | Traditional catalyst<\/th>\n | TMAEP Catalyst<\/th>\n | Improvement (%)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Foot density uniformity<\/td>\n | 75%<\/td>\n | 95%<\/td>\n | +26.7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rounce rate<\/td>\n | 40%<\/td>\n | 60%<\/td>\n | +50.0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abrasion resistance<\/td>\n | 800 cycles of fracture<\/td>\n | 1200 cycles of fracture<\/td>\n | +50.0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Experiments show that TMAEP can significantly improve the density uniformity and rebound performance of seat foam while extending its service life. <\/p>\n User Feedback<\/h4>\nA well-known automaker received a lot of positive reviews after using TMAEP catalyst. A car owner said: “The new seat is much more comfortable than the car I bought before. I have been sitting for a long time.I won’t feel tired either. “Another user praised: “Even after several years of use, the seats remained well and there was no obvious collapse. \u201d<\/p>\n \n Case 2: Weight loss design of door panel foam<\/h3>\n |
Performance metrics<\/th>\n | Traditional catalyst<\/th>\n | TMAEP Catalyst<\/th>\n | Improvement (%)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||
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Foam density<\/td>\n | 40 kg\/m\u00b3<\/td>\n | 30 kg\/m\u00b3<\/td>\n | -25.0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||
Compressive Strength<\/td>\n | 150 kPa<\/td>\n | 180 kPa<\/td>\n | +20.0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||
Sound Insulation Effect<\/td>\n | 25 dB<\/td>\n | 30 dB<\/td>\n | +20.0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Experimental results show that TMAEP not only successfully reduced the density of door panel foam, but also improved its compressive strength and sound insulation performance, achieving the goal of “weight loss without quality reduction”. <\/p>\n Practical Application<\/h4>\nAfter using TMAEP catalyst, a high-end brand of cars reduced the weight of the door panel foam of each car by about 2 kilograms, which is equivalent to saving hundreds of tons of materials each year. At the same time, the vehicle’s NVH (noise, vibration and sound and vibration roughness) performance has also been significantly improved, winning wide praise from consumers. <\/p>\n \n Case 3: Environmental protection upgrade of ceiling foam<\/h3>\n |
Performance metrics<\/th>\n | Traditional catalyst<\/th>\n | TMAEP Catalyst<\/th>\n | Improvement (%)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n |
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VOC emissions<\/td>\n | 50 mg\/m\u00b3<\/td>\n | 10 mg\/m\u00b3<\/td>\n | -80.0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
Foot Toughness<\/td>\n | 70 N\u00b7m<\/td>\n | 90 N\u00b7m<\/td>\n | +28.6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
Production Efficiency<\/td>\n | 60 pieces\/hour<\/td>\n | 80 pieces\/hour<\/td>\n | +33.3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Experiments show that TMAEP can not only significantly reduce VOC emissions, but also improve foam resilience and production efficiency, truly achieving a win-win situation between economic and social benefits. <\/p>\n Social Benefits<\/h4>\nA certain auto manufacturer has obtained several international environmental certifications after adopting TMAEP and was awarded the title of “Green Factory”. This not only enhances the brand image, but also sets a benchmark for the industry. <\/p>\n \n Comparison of TMAEP with other catalysts<\/h2>\nDespite TMAEP’s outstanding performance, there are many other types of catalysts available on the market. To demonstrate the advantages of TMAEP more intuitively, we compared it with other common catalysts:<\/p>\n |