Specialty chemicals – Blowing agents

These are chemicals with particular effects, relating either to the manufacturing process or the function of the product. This group comprises:

  • Blowing agents. These decompose at elevated temperatures during gas evolution, and include carbon dioxide, nitrogen, bicarbonate and ammonia. They are used in the manufacture of cellular and foam rubber/plastic. Recommended dosage is 2–8 phr depending on the desired effect and type of blowing agent.

    • Materials in Specialty chemicals – Blowing agents

    Materials we distribute within the Blowing agents family, along with their supplier.
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    LUVOMAXX® Lehman & Voss
    LUVOPOR®

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