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POLYCAT® 5

POLYCAT® 5 is a tertiary amine-blowing catalyst applicable in various rigid and flexible polyurethane foam applications. It is highly effective in continuous and discontinuous MDI rigid foam applications and can also be used in TDI, TDI/MDI, and MDI high-resilience (HR) flexible molded foams, as well as in integral skin and microcellular systems.

Brand: POLYCAT (9 products)

Functions: Catalyst

Chemical Family: Amines, Triamines

Applicable Processes: Flexible Foam Manufacturing, Polyurethane Foam Manufacturing, Rigid Foam Manufacturing

Synonyms: 2,2'-(methylazanediyl)bis(N,N-dimethylethanamine), 2,5,8-trimethyl-2,5,8-triazanonane, Bis(2-dimethylaminoethyl)(methyl)amine, N,N,N',N'',N''-Pentamethyldiethylenetriamine, N,N',N''-Pentamethyldiethylenetriamine, Pentamethyldiethylenetriamine, PMDT

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Amines,
Triamines
Chemical Name
1,1,4,7,7-Pentamethyldiethylenetriamine
Industrial Additives Functions
Catalyst
Technologies
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
Industrial Additives & Materials — Catalyst Ingredients
RTU Catalysts

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • Strongly promotes the blow reaction
  • Industry standard blow catalyst for rigid foams
  • Effective co-catalyst for PIR applications

Applications & Uses

Markets
Industrial
Applications
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing
Applicable Processes
Flexible Foam Manufacturing,
Polyurethane Foam Manufacturing,
Rigid Foam Manufacturing
Use Level
0.2 - 1 parts /100 parts of polyol
Recommended Applications
  • POLYCAT® 5 is a very effective catalyst in continuous and discontinuous MDI rigid foam applications.
  • POLYCAT® 5 can also be used in TDI, TDI/MDI and MDI high resilience (HR) flexible molded foams as well as for use in integral skin and microcellular systems.
  • POLYCAT® 5 may be used in conjunction with suitable co-catalysts from the DABCO®, POLYCAT® and/or KOSMOS® range, based on specific formulation requirements.
  • In PIR formulations, POLYCAT® 5 can be used as co-catalyst in conjunction with trimerization catalysts such as products of the KOSMOS® and DABCO® TMR series.
  • POLYCAT® 5 and potassium/metal catalyst should not be pre-blended as it might lead to incompatibilities.
  • Separate dosing and/or blending into the polyol is preferred.
  • The optimal concentration however will depend on specifics of the formulation and/or application.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Appearance
Clear liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity (at 25°C)3.0mPa·s-
Density (at 25°C)0.825g/cm³-

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
DSL (Canada),
TSCA (USA)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 months
Storage Information
  • Storage conditions: dry and cool place in factory-packed containers.
  • Optimum storage temperature: 10 to 30 °C.