PU Applications

PUMA^® Product Line

Polyurethane Modifiers and Additives

Quick Product Application Table
PUMA^®	Chemical Abbreviation	Applications						Application
		Flexible Foam		Semi Rigid	Rigid Foam	Micro Elast.	CASE
		Slab	Mold	Semi Rigid	Rigid Foam	Micro Elast.	CASE
2010	DMCHA	√	√	√	√			Excellent stability characteristics and good gelling capability makes PUMA^® 2010 recommended for evaluation in a broad range of rigid foams
2020	PMDETA	√	√	√	√			PUMA^® 2020 has a greater effect than established blowing catalysts on the urethane or gelling reaction. It is very effective in pour-in-place polyurethane systems (such as rigid appliance systems) which are based on MDI
2030	Triazine				√	√		Excellent blowing capability and excellent performance in water co-blown rigid systems. PUMA^® 2030 is a moderately active trimerization catalyst used in a wide variety of rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foam and non-foam applications
2040	BDMA	√		√	√		√	PUMA^® 2040 s used as an intermediate, neutralizing agent for acids in organic synthesis. It is also used as a catalyst for polyurethane rigid foams. It gives very good flow and adhesion.
2050	tDMAMPH			√	√			PUMA^® 2050 is widely used for the production of rigid polyisocyanurate boardstock and as a hardener in coatings. It is typically used in combination with other standard amine catalysts such as PUMA^® 2010.
2060	TMEDA				√			It is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is also used as a cross linking catalyst for polyurethane rigid foams
2070	DBU	√	√					PUMA^® 2070 has a very strong gelation capability and low odor. It is mainly used in specialized applications requiring very strong catalysis. These applications include formulations containing alicyclic or aliphatic isocyanates, which are much less active than aromatic isocyanates and require exceptionally strong catalysts.
2110	TMPEDA	√	√	√	√			Used as a catalyst for rigid polyurethane foam. Also recommended for molded foams, as well as for use in integral skin and microcellular systems. It can also be used as a curing agent for the epoxy resins.
2130	TEDA 33% in DPG	√	√	√	√	√		It is a low viscosity, easy handling gelation catalyst, used in the manufacture of all types of polyurethane foams.
2131	TEDA 33% in DEG	√	√	√	√	√		Similar to PUMA^® 2130 but in DEG.
2132	TEDA 33% in EG	√	√	√	√	√		Convenient liquid form of PUMA^® 2134 catalyst. Used in any PU formulation extended with MEG
2133	TEDA 25% In 1,4 Butanediol	√	√	√	√	√		Strong gelation catalyst used in PU formulation extended with 1,4-butanediol
2134	TEDA 99%	√	√	√	√	√		High-purity catalyst for all PU foam applications.
2140	BDMAEE 70% in DPG	√	√	√	√			It is the established blowing catalyst for all types of foams. Its strong catalytic effect on the blowing reaction can be balanced by the addition of a strong gelling catalyst. The unique performance characteristics of PUMA^® 2140 catalyst make it an effective choice for high resilience molded foam. In this application, a catalyst system containing both PUMA^® 2140 and a strong gelling catalyst will effectively meet most standard processing requirements
2141	BDMAEE 23% in DPG	√	√	√	√			Strong blowing catalyst, permitting accurate metering with existing equipment
2142	BDMAEE 99%	√	√	√	√			Improves the processing of all grades of foam ranging from low to high density.
2150	DMDEE	√	√		√		√	It is an amine blowing catalyst with wide use in the industry.
2160	Mixture	√	√	√	√	√		Delayed-gelation catalyst with broad use. Less corrosive than other delayed-action catalysts.
2170	DMAPA	√	√	√	√	√	√	Used as PU extender in spray coatings. Also used as an epoxy curing agent.
2180	TMHDA	√	√	√	√			Extensive application as an open cell, rigid-foam PU catalyst. Also used as epoxy curative and plasticizer.
2190	Mixture	√	√	√	√			Delayed-action blowing catalyst. Acid-blocked PUMA^® 2140
2200	TMAEEA	√	√	√	√			Water-Isocyanate blowing catalyst with gelling activity. Low odor. Low fogging. Low staining. Use by itself with semi-rigid and rigid, or with PUMA^® 2130 in flexible systems.
2210	bDMAPMA	√	√	√	√			Used where a single amine is desired to provide balanced blowing and gelling. Acts synergistically with cell opening surfactants producing better cell opening in flexible foams, softer foam in high water applications, and lower friability in rigid foams.
2220	tDMAPA	√	√	√	√		√	Low odor, tertiary amine catalyst soluble in water, most polyols and organic solvents, provides excellent stability of the urethane and urea reaction. Used with strong blowing and gelling catalysts to balance the reaction and provide a smooth rise. Used in rigid, flexible and elastomeric foams like shoe sholes.
2230	Mixture					√	√	Use as a co-catalyst in MEG extended polyester and polyether systems. Has extremely high reactivity in microcellular polyurethane formulations like shoe soles and integral skin. Provides extended cream time with good back-end cure, and improved demolding. Typically used with PUMA^® 2130.
2240	Mixture					√	√	Use as a co-catalyst in MEG extended polyester and polyether systems. Has extremely high reactivity in microcellular polyurethane formulations like shoe soles and integral skin. Provides extended cream time with good back-end cure, and improved demolding. Typically used with PUMA^® 2133.
2330	DMEA							NEW

PUMA^®	Chemical Abbreviation	Applications						Application
		Flexible Foam		Semi Rigid	Rigid Foam	Micro Elast.	CASE
		Slab	Mold	Semi Rigid	Rigid Foam	Micro Elast.	CASE
3010 / 3011	KAC 40% in DPG or DEG			√	√			PUMA^® 3010 is used in the production of PIR and PUR formulations, providing excellent isocyanurate conversion and cure. When used with other trimerization catalysts like PUMA® 2020 or PUMA^® 2030 it can meet the production requirements of various rigid foam pouring and spray applications. PUMA^® 3010 gives a fast reactivity, improving viscosity variations of the polyester polyol pre-blends.
3012	KAC 38% in EG			√	√			Trimerization catalyst used in the production of PIR rigid foams.
3020 / 3021	KOT 75% in DPG or DEG			√	√			PUMA^® 3020 is an excellent, cost effective isocyanurate catalyst. Its high conversion rate has established it as the catalyst of choice in a number of PIR applications.
3030 / 3031	KOL 40% in DPG or DEG			√	√			PUMA^® 3030 is a effective product widely used in the production of polyisocyanurate foams. When used with other catalysts, it can meet the production requirements of various rigid foam pouring and spray applications. PUMA^® 3030 gives a fast reactivity.
3040	Stannous Octoate 28%	√	√				√	Gelation catalyst used in the production of flexible, one-shot polyurethane foams, and coatings.
4010	TCPP	√	√	√	√	√	√	Because of its phosphorous and chlorine content, PUMA^® 4010 is an excellent fire retardant at levels between 5% and 10%. It also gives properties like moisture proof and antistatic. It is used as a fire retardant in PU, PE, PS, phenolic resin, and rubber. PUMA^® 4010 can also be used with diantimony trioxide to enhance its fire-retardant effect
4020	TDCP	√	√		√			PUMA^® 4020 provides an excellent hydrolytic stability associated with low volatility, low fogging characteristics, and is the product of choice when a low scorching flame retardant is needed.
4030	TCEP	√	√	√	√		√	PUMA^® 4030 is a cost effective, low viscosity, low acidity flame retardant. It provides a broad application as an flame retardant additive used for both the thermosetting and thermoplastic resins, coatings, and urea-melamine, urea-formaldehyde, epoxy resins.
4050	CMTCEP	√	√	√				High molecular weight flame retardant. Suitable for high-resilience polyether foam and molding foam in automotive and furniture making. Possesses excellent thermal stability and prolonged flame retarding effect. Prevents scorching.
5089	Silicone Surfactant			√	√			Solubility in all rigid foam polyols using pentane, 245 or 365/227, and high fluidity makes this surfactant ideal for "white line" appliances, sheet and pipe insulation. Usage around 2% of the polyol.
5130	Silicone Surfactant	√	√					Suitable for polyether type flexible foam. Good results in low, medium and high density products. Stable for days in water or amine catalysts.
6030	DMTDA							PUMA® 6030 is a curative for polyurethane cast elastomers. It has a shorter casting time than MOCA in low NCO prepolymers, and longer time in high NCO. It’s equivalent weight is smaller than MOCA making its use quite economical. It can be used in hot or room temperature casting, as a chain extender for polyurethane-urea and polyurea elastomers in RIM, SRIM, hand and spray applied coatings
6070	BDO			√	√			PUMA® 6070 is used with MDI as a chain extender in the polyurethane foam production. The BDO/MDI combination is significantly less hazardous than MOCA/TDI. It is also used in the production of thermoplastic urethane elastomers improving flowability at higher temperatures.
7010	PT (glycerin)			√	√			PUMA® 7010 (glycerol or glycerin, glycerine) is a simple polyol compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid. Glycerine has three hydrophilic hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature.

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