MXC-R40

Clear light yellow liquid MXC-R40 specialty amine catalyst in a glass beaker for rigid polyurethane foam
Clear light yellow liquid MXC-R40 specialty amine catalyst in a glass beaker for rigid polyurethane foam
Name N,N,N’-Trimethyl-N’-(2-hydroxyethyl)bis(2-aminoethyl)ether
Formula C9H22N2O2
CAS No. 83016-70-0
Molecular weight 190.28 g/mol
Appearance Colorless to yellow liquid

MXC - R40 Technical Data Sheet

Flash Point (PMCC) 107℃
Water Solubility Soluble
Viscosity (@ 25℃) 8 mPa.s
Specific Gravity 1.05
Calculated OH Number 543 mg KOH/g
Package 200kgs net steel drum, 1000kgs net IBC drum
Shelf life One Year

Chemical Properties of MXC-R40 Catalyst

Molecular Architecture & Zero-Emission Design

Chemical structure of MXC-R40 (CAS 83016-70-0), a low-odor emission-free reactive amine catalyst for polyurethane foams
Molecular structure of Ming Xu Chem’s MXC-R40 (CAS 83016-70-0), a premium eco-friendly amine catalyst for balanced foaming.

The fundamental design of MXC-R40 tackles the environmental and odor challenges inherent in traditional amine catalysts:

  • Emission-Free Profile: Unlike conventional volatile amines that outgas over time, its optimized molecular architecture drastically reduces vapor emissions, making it an eco-friendly alternative for modern manufacturing.

  • Low-Odor Work Environment: By minimizing noxious fumes on the factory floor, it significantly improves worker safety and ensures that the final polyurethane products meet stringent indoor air quality standards.

 

Advanced Surface Curing & HFO Compatibility

Clear light yellow liquid MXC-R40 specialty amine catalyst in a glass beaker for rigid polyurethane foam
MXC-R40 is a specialized liquid amine catalyst designed for excellent reactivity control in rigid PU foam applications.

For continuous line and spray foam manufacturers, MXC-R40 resolves critical processing defects associated with new eco-friendly blowing agents:

  • Optimized for HFO Systems: Specially designed to combat the slow initiation and post-cure brittleness often found in modern HFO and water co-blown systems, ensuring stable reactivity.

  • Superior Surface Skin Cure: It powerfully accelerates the final curing phase at the foam surface, effectively eliminating friability and preventing structural shrinkage.

  • Enhanced Substrate Adhesion: By creating a robust and fully cured polymer interface, it guarantees that the rigid foam bonds seamlessly and permanently to metal, wood, and other challenging substrates.

 

Balanced Catalytic Control & Cell Uniformity

Whether formulating rigid thermal insulation or flexible comfort materials, MXC-R40 provides formulation engineers with unmatched processing latitude:

  • Perfect Foaming-Gelation Balance: When utilized with water as an auxiliary blowing agent, it flawlessly synchronizes the foam rise and gelation phases, preventing internal collapse or density variations.

  • Uniform Cell Morphology: This highly balanced reaction produces a uniform, fine cell structure. This translates to enhanced compressive strength for rigid panels and superior resilience and comfort for flexible seating.

  • Broad Processing Latitude: It maintains stable catalytic performance across varying ambient temperatures and factory humidity levels, guaranteeing batch-to-batch consistency in any production environment.

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