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The tertiary amine TEGOAMIN BDE 100 strongly accelerates both of the chemical reactions which are essential for the formation of polyurethane foams: the blowing reaction and the gelling reaction.

A selective comparison and a comparison with other amines show that the catalyzed activity especially of the blowing reaction between isocyanate and water is several times higher with TEGOAMIN BDE 100 than with other commonly available amines. This special combination of an extremely strong preference of the blowing reaction with a generally very high performance potential in cooperation with the tin catalyst which promotes the gelling reaction provides a very reliable control of the foaming process.

The rising speed can be varied in a wide range by changing the applied concentration of TEGOAMIN BDE 100 without impairing the open- celled structure of the foam.