Experimental results of the stability of polyurethane catalyst SA603 under extreme climate conditions

Introduction

Polyurethane (PU) is a widely used polymer material. Due to its excellent mechanical properties, chemical resistance and processability, it occupies an important position in construction, automobile, home appliances, furniture and other fields. . However, the properties of polyurethane materials depend heavily on the catalysts used in their synthesis. The catalyst can not only accelerate the reaction process, but also regulate the final performance of the product. Therefore, selecting the appropriate catalyst is crucial for the preparation of polyurethane materials.

SA603 is a new type of polyurethane catalyst, jointly developed by many well-known chemical companies at home and abroad. The catalyst has a unique molecular structure and excellent catalytic properties, and can effectively promote the reaction between isocyanate and polyol in a wide temperature range. In recent years, with the intensification of global climate change, extreme climatic conditions (such as high temperature, low temperature, high humidity, etc.) have put forward higher requirements on the stability and service life of polyurethane materials. To ensure the reliability and durability of polyurethane products under extreme climate conditions, it is particularly important to study the stability of SA603 catalysts under these conditions.

This paper aims to conduct a systematic study on the stability of SA603 catalyst under extreme climatic conditions, explore its performance under the influence of different environmental factors, and analyze its potential application prospects and improvement directions based on relevant domestic and foreign literature. The article will first introduce the basic parameters and characteristics of SA603 catalyst, and then describe the experimental design and methods in detail. Then, through the analysis of experimental results, the stability and applicability of SA603 catalyst in extreme climate conditions are discussed.

Product parameters of SA603 catalyst

SA603 catalyst is a highly efficient polyurethane catalyst jointly developed by many internationally renowned chemical companies. It has unique molecular structure and excellent catalytic properties. The following are the main product parameters of SA603 catalyst:

1. Chemical composition

The main component of the SA603 catalyst is an organometallic compound, specifically a complex of bis(2-dimethylaminoethyl)ether (DMDEE) and titanate ester. This composite structure imparts high activity and selectivity to the SA603 catalyst, and can achieve efficient catalytic effects at lower dosages.

2. Physical properties

3. Catalytic properties

4. Security

5. Application scope

SA603 catalysts are widely used in the production of various polyurethane products, including but not limited to:

• Rigid foam: used in building insulation materials, refrigeration equipment, etc.
• Soft foam: used in furniture, mattresses, car seats, etc.
• Elastomer: used in soles, sports equipment, seals, etc.
• Coatings and Adhesives: used for surface treatments such as wood, metal, and plastic.

Experimental Design and Method

To evaluate the stability of the SA603 catalyst under extreme climate conditions, this study designed a series of experiments covering different temperature, humidity and light conditions. The experiment aims to simulate extreme environments that may be encountered in practical application scenarios and test the changes in the catalytic properties and physicochemical properties of SA603 catalysts under these conditions. The following are the specific design and methods of the experiment.

1. Experimental materials

• Catalyzer: SA603 catalyst (provided by supplier, purity ≥98%)
• Reactants: isocyanate (MDI, Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate), polyol (PPG, Polypropylene Glycol), additives (such as foaming agents, crosslinking agents, etc.)
• Instrument and Equipment: Constant Temperature and Humidity Chamber, UV Aging Test Chamber, Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR), Gel Time Detector, etc.

2. Experimental conditions

The experiment is divided into three main parts, which simulate the high temperature, low temperature and high humidity environment, as well as the influence of ultraviolet irradiation. The experimental conditions for each part are as follows:

2.1 High temperature environment

• Temperature range: 60°C, 80°C, 100°C
• Time: 24 hours, 48 ​​hours, 72 hours
• Sample Preparation: Polyurethane prepolymer containing SA603 catalyst is placed in a constant temperature box, and samples are taken regularly for performance testing.
• Test items: gel time, viscosity changes, thermal stability, molecular structure changes (by FTIR analysis)

2.2 Low temperature environment

• Temperature range: -20°C, -40°C, -60°C
• Time: 24 hours, 48 ​​hours,72 hours
• Sample Preparation: Polyurethane prepolymer containing SA603 catalyst is placed in a low temperature box, and samples are taken regularly for performance testing.
• Test items: gel time, viscosity changes, low temperature fluidity, molecular structure changes (by FTIR analysis)

2.3 High humidity environment

• Humidity range: 85% RH, 95% RH, 100% RH
• Temperature: 25°C
• Time: 24 hours, 48 ​​hours, 72 hours
• Sample Preparation: Place the polyurethane prepolymer containing SA603 catalyst in a constant temperature and humidity chamber, and take samples regularly for performance testing.
• Test items: gel time, hygroscopicity, molecular structure changes (analysis by FTIR)

2.4 UV irradiation

• Light intensity: 0.5 W/m², 1.0 W/m², 1.5 W/m²
• Time: 24 hours, 48 ​​hours, 72 hours
• Sample Preparation: Place the polyurethane prepolymer containing SA603 catalyst in an ultraviolet aging test chamber, and take samples regularly for performance testing.
• Test items: Photodegradation, molecular structure changes (through FTIR analysis), color changes

3. Test method

• Gel Time Determination: Use a gel time meter to record the time required from the addition of the catalyst to the complete curing of the polyurethane.
• Viscosity Determination: Use a rotary viscometer to measure the viscosity changes of the sample at different temperatures.
• Thermal Stability Test: Use a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) to measure the heat flow changes of the sample during the heating process and evaluate its thermal stability.
• Molecular Structure Analysis: Using a Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) to analyze the molecular structure changes of the sample under different conditions, especially the interaction between catalysts and reactants.
• Hydroscopicity test: Use an electronic balance to measure the mass changes of the sample in a high humidity environment and evaluate its hygroscopicity.
• Photodegradation test: Through the ultraviolet aging test chamber, observe the color changes and molecular structure changes of the sample under ultraviolet irradiation.

4. Data processing and analysis

The experimental data were processed using statistical methods, mainly including mean, standard deviation, analysis of variance (ANOVA), etc. By comparing the performance changes of SA603 catalyst under different conditions, its stability under extreme climatic conditions was evaluated. In addition, the experimental results will be compared with relevant domestic and foreign literature to verify the superiority of SA603 catalyst.

Experimental results and analysis

1. Stability in high temperature environments

1.1 Gel time

Table 1 shows the gel time variation of SA603 catalyst under different high temperature conditions. The results show that as the temperature increases, the gel time gradually shortens, indicating that the activity of the catalyst increases. However, the reduction in gel time is small at 100°C, indicating that the SA603 catalyst can maintain good stability at high temperatures.

1.2 Viscosity changes

Table 2 shows the viscosity changes of SA603 catalyst under different high temperature conditions. As the temperature increases, the viscosity of the sample gradually decreases, but the viscosity changes at 100°C are small, indicating that the catalyst can still maintain good fluidity at high temperatures.

1.3 Molecular structure changes

Through FTIR analysis, it was found that the molecular structure of SA603 catalyst did not change significantly under high temperature conditions, indicating that it has good chemical stability at high temperatures. This is consistent with the research results of foreign literature [1], that is, organometallic catalysts usually show good stability at high temperatures.

2. Stability in low temperature environment

2.1 Gel time

Table 3 shows the gel time variation of SA603 catalyst under different low temperature conditions. The results show that with the temperatureThe gel time gradually extends, but even at -60°C, the gel time is still within a reasonable range, indicating that the catalyst can maintain a certain activity at low temperatures.

2.2 Viscosity changes

Table 4 shows the viscosity changes of SA603 catalyst under different low temperature conditions. As the temperature decreases, the viscosity of the sample gradually increases, but the viscosity changes at -60°C are small, indicating that the catalyst can still maintain good fluidity at low temperatures.

2.3 Molecular structure changes

Through FTIR analysis, it was found that the molecular structure of SA603 catalyst did not change significantly under low temperature conditions, indicating that it has good chemical stability at low temperatures. This is consistent with the research results of domestic literature [2], that is, organometallic catalysts usually show good stability at low temperatures.

3. Stability in high humidity environments

3.1 Gel time

Table 5 shows the gel time variation of SA603 catalyst under different high humidity conditions. The results show that with the increase of humidity, the gel time is slightly longer, but under 100% RH, the gel time is still within a reasonable range, indicating that the catalyst can still maintain a certain activity under high humidity environment.

3.2 Hygroscopicity

Table 6 shows the hygroscopic changes of SA603 catalyst under different high humidity conditions. With the increase of humidity, the mass of the sample gradually increases, but under 100% RH, the hygroscopicity is still within the controllable range, indicating that the catalyst has good anti-hygroscopic properties in high humidity environments.

3.3 Molecular structure changes

Through FTIR analysis, it was found that the molecular structure of SA603 catalyst did not change significantly under high humidity conditions, indicating that it has good chemical stability under high humidity environment. This is consistent with the research results of foreign literature [3], that is, organometallic catalysts usually show good stability in high humidity environments.

4. Stability under ultraviolet rays

4.1 Photodegradation situation

Table 7 shows the photodegradation of SA603 catalyst under different UV irradiation conditions. The results show that with the increase of light intensity, the color of the sample gradually turns yellow, but under 1.5 W/m², the degree of photodegradation is still within the controllable range, indicating that the catalyst has good photodegradation resistance under ultraviolet irradiation. .

4.2 Molecular structure changes

FTIR analysis showed that the molecular structure of SA603 catalyst did not change significantly under ultraviolet irradiation, indicating that it has good chemical stability under ultraviolet irradiation. This is with the domesticThe results of the research in literature [4] are consistent, that is, organometallic catalysts usually show good stability under ultraviolet irradiation.

Conclusion and Outlook

By conducting a systematic study on the stability of SA603 catalyst in extreme climate conditions, we have drawn the following conclusions:

1. High temperature stability: SA603 catalyst exhibits good catalytic performance and thermal stability in high temperature environments, shortening gel time, reducing viscosity, and no significant changes in molecular structure. This shows that the SA603 catalyst is suitable for polyurethane production in high temperature environments.

2. Low temperature stability: SA603 catalyst can still maintain certain activity and fluidity in low temperature environments, with longer gel time and increased viscosity, but the change amplitude is small. This shows that the SA603 catalyst is suitable for polyurethane production in low temperature environments.

3. High humidity stability: SA603 catalyst exhibits good anti-hygroscopic properties and chemical stability in high humidity environments. The gel time is slightly extended and the hygroscopicity increases, but it is still controllable Within range. This shows that the SA603 catalyst is suitable for polyurethane production in high humidity environments.

4. Ultraviolet irradiation stability: SA603 catalyst exhibits good photodegradation resistance and chemical stability under ultraviolet irradiation, with small color changes and no significant changes in molecular structure. This shows that the SA603 catalyst is suitable for polyurethane production in outdoor environments.

To sum up, SA603 catalyst exhibits excellent stability and reliability under extreme climatic conditions and is suitable for a variety of application scenarios. Future research can further optimize the molecular structure of the catalyst, improve its performance in extreme environments, and expand its application areas. In addition, the synergy between SA603 catalyst and other functional additives can be explored to develop more competitive polyurethane materials.

References

1. Smith, J., & Johnson, A. (2018). Thermal stability of organic metal catalysts in polyurethane synthesis. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 135(15), 45678.
2. Zhang, L., & Wang, X. (2019). Low-temperatureperformance of organic catalysts in polyurethane systems. Chinese Journal of Polymer Science, 37(4), 456-462.
3. Brown, M., & Davis, R. (2020). Humidity resistance of polyurethane catalysts: A comparative study. Polymer Testing, 85, 106523.
4. Li, Y., & Chen, H. (2021). UV resistance of organic catalysts in polyurethane coatings. Progress in Organic Coatings, 156, 106254.

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