Product Information

MECTHENE TM PU Methylene Chloride

Polyurethane Foam Blowing Agent

Introduction MECTHENE PU is a high performing, high purity, cost effective, non-flammable, non-ozone
depleting chlorinated organic compound that has been designed for use as an auxiliary
blowing agent in the production of flexible polyurethane foams.

Advantages of
Mecthene PU • MECTHENE PU contains a specially developed stabilizer package which protects
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against acid formation. Controlling acid formation in PU foaming systems is

necessary to avoid foam discoloration (scorch) especially with flame retarded
systems and reduction in amine catalytic activity
• MECTHENE PU contains a lubricant which allows usage on state of the art
Polyurethane metering and mixing equipment, protecting high pressure pumps from
damage and thus extending their lifetime.
• MECTHENE PU can be used with most types of Polyols (e.g. Conventional Polyols,
High Resilience Poyols, Copolymer Polyols and Autocatalytic Polyols).
• Only minor formulation changes, to increase stability of the rising foam are required
to facilitate the use of MECTHENE PU.
• Compared to using liquid CO2 as an auxiliary blowing agent MECTHENE PU is
easier to handle and gives a wider processing latitude (hardness: density ratios).
• MECTHENE PU can also be used as a solvent for cleaning the foam mix-head.

Information
relating to the • The MECTHENE PU molecule (Methylene Chloride – CH2Cl2 ) is a well known and
environment, well studied molecules who’s chemical, environmental and health and safety
health and safety properties are well understood.
• MECTHENE PU does not destroy the ozone layer. It’s impact on global warming and
acid rain is considered negligible and is Biologically degradable in the environment.
• It is important to train personnel in the safe handling, storage and disposal of
MECTHENE PU and to instruct them in standard safety procedures. For further
health and safety details, please refer to the safety data sheet for MECTHEN PU.
Your local Dow office or distributor will be pleased to provide you with any further
information.
How to use
MECTHENE PU • Formulations containing up to 30 php MECHTENE PU have been run commercially to
produce foams with very low densities and harnesses.
• Due to the cell opening effect of MECTHENE PU slightly higher levels of Stannous
Octoate catalyst and Silicone are required to stabilize the rising foam.
• The amount of Mecthene PU used will depend upon the required foam hardness and
density and other foam formulation parameters employed e.g. water level.

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TYPICAL HR FOAM FOAM GRADE 16 18 21 25 40 50
FORMULATIONS VORALUX HL 106 100 100 100 100 100 100
Total water 5.2 5.0 4.5 4.0 2.25 1.7
(2) Dabco* 33LV 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 - -
(1) NIAX* A1 - - - - 0.06 0.1
(3) Tegostab* B 2370 2.1 1.6 1.2 1.2 0.9 0.7
S.O. Adjust 0.38 0.225 0.175 0.2 0.15 0.15
T80.20 64 60.1 56.4 50.8 33.3 25.2
Index 112 110 112 110 110 110
Mecthere PU 12 5 - - - -

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Density kg/m3 15 17 21.1 23.5 39.1 48.2
CFD 40% kPa 2.0 3.0 3.8 4.3 4.3 4.3
IFD 40% N 123 160 174 183 176
SAG factor N 2.73 2.65 2.5 2.35 2.53
Resilience % 35 37 41 54 61
Airfloz cfm 2.4 3.1 4.0 3.3 2.5
Compr. Set 90 % 11.7 7.6 3.7 2.3 4.6

Typical
Conventional
Foam
Formulations

Typical Properties
Of MECTHENE PU

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