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Otsuka Chemical Unifoam AZ

Otsuka Chemical Unifoam AZ epitomizes Otsuka Chemical's organic temperature decomposition-type foaming agent, which is mainly composed of Azodicarbonamide. UNIFOAM AZ enables the foaming cell structure in plastics and rubbers to weigh less and thus offers a variety of functioning attributes, such as heat-insulation, flexibility, sound-proof, cushion elasticity, ornamentation, etc.

Chemical Family: Carbamides

Functions: Foaming Agent

Synonyms: 1,1′-Azobis[formamide], 1,1′-Azobiscarbamide, 1,1′-Azodiformamide, 1,2-Diazenedicarboxamide, Azobiscarbonamide, Azobiscarboxamide, Azodicarbamide, Azodicarbonamide, Azodicarboxylic acid diamide, Azodiformamide, Diazenedicarboxamide

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Family
    Chemical Name
    Plastics & Elastomers Functions
    CAS No.
    123-77-3
    EC No.
    204-650-8

    Features & Benefits

    Advantages
    1. Superior dispersibility in plastic, rubber, etc.
    2. Decomposition temperatures suitable for plastic and rubber processing
    3. Ability to control decomposition temperature and speed
    4. Large gas volume (220-245ml/g)
    5. Low amount of contamination from degradation
    6. Low degradation over time; excellent storage stability

    Applications & Uses

    Applications
    • Energy absorption, elastic functionality (cushioning)
    • Sound absorption, automotive interiors
    • Mechanical functionality (elasticity, flexibility)
    • Light-weight applications
    • Decorative (wallpaper, leather)
    • Thermal (heat insulation)

    Properties

    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Decomposition Temperature195-202
    Gas Yield220-245ml/g
    Specific Gravity1.65
    Specific Heat0.26Kcal/kg・℃
    Combustion Heat217.2Kcal/mol
    Heat of Decomposition10Kcal/mol

    Regulatory & Compliance

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