In order to improve the quality of raw materials and help automakers meet stringent government regulations and industry standards, acetaldehyde and acrolein emissions in seating systems have been reduced by 20-25%; formaldehyde emissions have been reduced by 30-40%.
Thanks to BASF's new processing technology, the environmental performance of isocyanates, one of the main raw materials for polyurethane foams, has been greatly improved, thus improving the air quality inside the vehicle. This new technology significantly reduces the emission of volatile organic compounds, especially acetaldehyde, acrolein And formaldehyde (VOC) emissions, provide a sustainable alternative to polyurethanes used in the manufacture of automotive interior trim.
Andy Postlethwaite, senior vice president, Specialty Materials Asia Pacific at BASF, said: 'Asian carmakers are looking for solutions to improve the air quality inside the vehicle. BASF's new processing technology can dramatically reduce the VOCs of polyurethane foams Emissions to help customers meet the increasingly stringent emission standards in the Asia Pacific region.
Huashen Testing & Certification (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. tested the seat system with improved isocyanates. The results showed that the emissions of aldehydes and volatile materials (including formaldehyde) were reduced by 30-40 %, Acetaldehyde and acrolein decreased by 20-25%.
Isocyanates are primarily used in the manufacture of automotive interior materials such as soft and self-skinning foam systems for seats, steering wheels and foot pads BASF's expertise in the field of polyurethane formulations has led to the use of new processing technologies in polyurethane manufacturing processes.