Polyurethane foaming agents have a wide range of applications and green environmental protection is the mainstream development trend of the industry.

Polyurethane foaming agent, also known as single-component polyurethane foam caulking agent, refers to special polyurethane products based on polyurethane foam technology and aerosol technology. Polyurethane foaming agents need to have the characteristics of moisture-proof and waterproof, strong bonding ability, good insulation, good curing effect, and good weather resistance. They are widely used in industrial production, construction engineering, aerospace, automobile manufacturing, agriculture and other fields.

The core raw material of polyurethane foaming agent is polyurethane. Polyurethane, also known as polyurethane, is a high-molecular polymer with good chemical stability, high elasticity, high/low temperature resistance, and good mechanical properties. It can be used as adhesives, coatings, etc., and is widely used in many fields. . Compared with overseas developed countries, my country’s polyurethane industry started late, but it has developed rapidly and has now become one of the world’s major producing countries. Its products not only meet the needs of the local market, but are also sold overseas. Adequate supply of raw materials will lay a good foundation for the development of the polyurethane foaming agent industry.

In recent years, under the background of environmental protection, the government has vigorously promoted the elimination plan of hydrochlorofluorocarbon polyurethane foam. In September 2023, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment issued the “Announcement on Prohibiting the Production of Insulation Pipe Products and Solar Water Heater Products Using 1,1-Dichloro-1-fluoroethane (HCFC-141b) as the blowing agent”. The document clearly stated It is mentioned that starting from December 1, 2023, there will be a complete ban on the use of insulated pipes and solar water heaters produced with HCFC-141b foaming agent. It is expected that in the future, driven by national policies, my country’s polyurethane foaming agent industry will gradually develop in a green and environmentally friendly direction.

According to the “2023-2027 China Polyurethane Foaming Agent Market Monitoring and Future Development Prospects Research Report released by the Industrial Research Center , polyurethane foaming agents are mainly used in industrial production, construction engineering, aerospace, automobile manufacturing, agriculture and other fields. In the field of industrial production, polyurethane foaming agents can be used as insulation materials for industrial cold storage and industrial pipelines; in the field of construction engineering, polyurethane foaming agents can be used as building exterior wall insulation and waterproofing materials; in the aerospace field, they can be used as Aircraft sound insulation and heat insulation materials; in the agricultural field, it can be used to manufacture agricultural greenhouses. In the future, as the development of downstream industries accelerates, the market demand for polyurethane foaming agents will continue to grow.

The main manufacturers of polyurethane foaming agents in my country include Xiangyuan New Materials, Yongwei Building Materials, Haohai Chemical, Meside, etc. At present, there are many players in my country’s polyurethane foaming agent market, but local companies focus on the production of mid- to low-end products, and high-end products have a low market share.

Industry analysts said that polyurethane foaming agents are special polyurethane products and are widely used in many fields. Benefiting from the rapid development of downstream industries, my country’s polyurethane foaming agent market demand is increasingly strong. It is expected that in the future, with the continued efforts of local enterprises and the promotion of national policies, green, environmental protection and high quality will become the mainstream development trend of my country’s polyurethane foaming agent industry.