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New additives for polyester and flame lamination foam
von Gabriel Kiss, Yilong Luo, Ladislau Heisler, Gregory Pickrell
Momentive has developed a new surfactant for flexible polyester slabstock foam applications. Niax silicone L‑537XF can be used to create finer cells and increased airflow across a wide range of foam densities. Performance improvements in low‑density foams with more stable buns and finer cells are also expected. This new product can be considered for use in conventional polyester foam, semi‑rigid and foams with die‑cuttable properties. Additionally, Momentive is launching a new additive for flame lamination for both polyether and polyester applications. Niax additive CS‑26LF can be used to improve flame bonding properties. The typical range of improvement is a 20 – 30 % increase in peeling strength for polyether foam, when compared to previous generation additives. When used in polyester foams, Niax additive CS‑26LF may help increase the initial peeling strength by 40 – 50 % when compared to reference ester foam. This new product can also provide mild antioxidant properties and is a low emission material.