Low viscosity odorless amine catalyst Z-130 enhances the environmental protection performance of building insulation materials

Introduction

As the global climate change problem becomes increasingly severe, the construction industry’s demand for environmentally friendly materials continues to increase. As an important part of building energy conservation, building insulation materials have an environmentally friendly performance that directly affects the sustainable development of buildings. As a new environmentally friendly catalyst, the low viscosity odorless amine catalyst Z-130 has gradually attracted attention in its application in building insulation materials. This article will introduce the characteristics of Z-130 catalyst, product parameters and its application in building insulation materials in detail, and explore its enhancement effect on environmental protection performance.

1. Overview of low viscosity odorless amine catalyst Z-130

1.1 Basic Features

Low viscosity odorless amine catalyst Z-130 is a highly efficient and environmentally friendly catalyst, mainly used in the foaming process of polyurethane foam materials. Its low viscosity and odorless properties make it significantly advantageous for its application in building insulation materials.

1.1.1 Low viscosity

The low viscosity properties of the Z-130 catalyst make it easier to disperse during mixing, improving the uniformity and stability of the material. Low viscosity also means easier to operate during construction, reducing construction difficulty and time.

1.1.2 Odorless

Traditional amine catalysts usually have a harsh odor that adversely affects the health and environment of construction workers. The odorless properties of the Z-130 catalyst not only improve the construction environment, but also reduce environmental pollution.

1.2 Product parameters

The following are the main product parameters of Z-130 catalyst:

parameter name	parameter value
Appearance	Colorless transparent liquid
Viscosity (25℃)	50-100 mPa·s
Density (25℃)	1.02-1.05 g/cm³
Flashpoint	>100℃
Amine Value	300-350 mg KOH/g
Water-soluble	Full dissolve
Storage temperature	5-30℃

2. Application of Z-130 catalyst in building insulation materials

2.1 Polyurethane foam material

Polyurethane foam material is an important part of building insulation materials, and its performance directly affects the insulation effect of buildings. The application of Z-130 catalyst in polyurethane foam materials is mainly reflected in the following aspects:

2.1.1 Foaming process

Z-130 catalyst plays a key role in the foaming process of polyurethane foam. Its low viscosity characteristics allow the catalyst to be evenly dispersed in the reaction system, improving the uniformity and stability of foaming. Odorless properties improve the construction environment and reduce the health impact on construction workers.

2.1.2 Foam structure

The use of Z-130 catalyst can optimize the microstructure of the polyurethane foam, giving it a more uniform cell distribution and a higher closed cell rate. This not only improves the insulation properties of the material, but also enhances its mechanical strength and durability.

2.2 Other building insulation materials

In addition to polyurethane foam materials, Z-130 catalyst can also be used in other types of building insulation materials, such as phenolic foam, polystyrene foam, etc. Its low viscosity and odorless properties also have significant advantages in these materials.

3. Enhancement of the environmental protection performance of Z-130 catalyst on building insulation materials

3.1 Reduce volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions

Traditional amine catalysts release a large amount of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during foaming, which is harmful to the environment and human health. The odorless properties of the Z-130 catalyst significantly reduce VOC emissions and improve the environmental protection performance of building insulation materials.

3.2 Improve material durability

Z-130 catalyst improves the durability of building insulation materials by optimizing the microstructure of the material. Improved durability means that the service life of the material is extended, reducing the frequency of material replacement, thereby reducing resource consumption and environmental pollution.

3.3 Reduce energy consumption

The use of Z-130 catalyst can improve the insulation performance of building insulation materials and reduce energy consumption during use. This not only reduces the operating costs of buildings, but also reduces carbon emissions to the environment.

IV. Market prospects of Z-130 catalyst

4.1 Market demand

With the increasing global demand for environmentally friendly materials, the Z-130 catalyst has broad application prospects in building insulation materials. Its low viscosity and odorless properties give it a significant competitive advantage in the market.

4.2 Technology development trends

In the future, the technological development of Z-130 catalyst will pay more attention to improving environmental performance and reducing production costs. By continuously optimizing catalystsFormulation and production process, the Z-130 catalyst will play a greater role in building insulation materials.

V. Conclusion

The application of low viscosity odorless amine catalyst Z-130 in building insulation materials significantly enhances the environmental performance of the material. Its low viscosity and odorless properties not only improve the construction environment, but also reduce VOC emissions, improving the durability and insulation properties of the material. With the increase in the market demand for environmentally friendly materials, the application prospects of Z-130 catalyst will be broader.

Appendix

Appendix A: Comparison of the properties of Z-130 catalysts and other catalysts

parameter name	Z-130 Catalyst	Traditional amine catalyst
Viscosity (25℃)	50-100 mPa·s	100-200 mPa·s
odor	odorless	Irritating odor
VOC emissions	Low	High
Foaming uniformity	High	in
Durability	High	in

Appendix B: Application effect of Z-130 catalyst in different building insulation materials

Material Type	Application Effect
Polyurethane foam	Improve foam uniformity and enhance thermal insulation performance
Phenolic Foam	Reduce VOC emissions and improve durability
Polystyrene Foam	Improve the construction environment and reduce energy consumption

Through the above detailed analysis and table display, we can clearly see the important role of low viscosity odorless amine catalyst Z-130 in building insulation materials and its significant enhancement to environmental protection performance. I hope this article can provide valuable reference for practitioners in the construction industry and promote the widespread application of environmentally friendly materials in construction.