BASF announced Lupragen BisDMAPU on September 10, 2026, adding a catalyst for flexible polyurethane foam to its amine portfolio. The product is identified as CAS 52338-87-1. BASF describes it as a low-volatility, low-odor catalyst that supports both gelling and blowing reactions.
What the announcement covers
The company names slabstock and molded foams for furniture, mattresses and automotive interiors among the intended applications. BASF says the catalyst can help reduce volatile organic compound emissions from finished foam. This is a manufacturer claim, not a test result for every customer's formulation.
From product launch to purchasing specification
For a foam producer, a useful supplier discussion starts with the formulation and production requirements rather than the product name alone. A comparison brief can identify the current catalyst system, intended foam application, required processing behavior and acceptance tests.
Before approving a change, procurement and technical teams should agree on the evidence they need:
- Performance data relevant to the intended formulation and processing conditions.
- The emissions test method, sample preparation and customer acceptance criteria used for any comparison.
- Sample availability, specification documents, packaging and order-specific delivery terms.
The purchasing takeaway is to keep the launch announcement separate from application qualification. A promising catalyst still needs a documented evaluation against the buyer's actual requirements.
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Source: official company press release — BASF, September 10, 2026.