Issue 9/2022 - New aldehyde trap effectively reduces "new car odor"

New aldehyde trap effectively reduces "new car odor"

Evonik has developed a new second-generation aldehyde trapping agent ORTEGOL LA 3
.
This additive is specially designed to reduce the content of formaldehyde and acetaldehyde in automotive molded foams, which can effectively reduce the "new car odor"
.

In recent years, additive formulation suppliers, including Evonik, have been developing new high-performance aldehyde trapping agents to help automotive OEMs reduce VOC and FOG emissions
.
However, in addition to continuously reducing the aldehyde content, it is also necessary to consider how to maintain the processability and final quality
of polyurethane (PU) foam products.
Evonik's new aldehyde trapping agents reduce odor
by reacting chemically with aldehydes.
This principle of action ensures that the product can be easily added to the process without compromising the quality of the
polyurethane end application.

ORTEGOL LA 3 IS RECOMMENDED FOR USE WITH THE DABCO NE 300, AS WELL AS THE DABCO NE 1550 OR DABCO NE 1600
.
It is unique in that many different aldehydes
can be removed depending on the formulation.
The product is registered for use in all major regions, including the United States (TSCA), Canada (DSL) and Europe (REACH).

In addition, ORTEGOL LA 3 does not cause emissions
in VDA 278 or VDA 276 (cabin method) tests.