TEGOSTAB®

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TEGOSTAB® B 8734 LF 2

B 8734 LF 2 B 8715 LF 2 B 4113

foam stability

cell regulation

emissions

low medium high

Description Application

TEGOSTAB® B 8734 LF 2 is a silicone surfactant ▪ Typically used at 0.3 to 1.0 pphp (formulation
developed for predominantly MDI based HR and process conditions dependent)
molded foam (known also as cold cure foam). ▪ Recommended for predominantly MDI based
foams
Chemical description ▪ Also suitable as a co-surfactant for TDI or
TDI/MDI based foams
Preparation of organo-modified polysiloxanes

Key performance benefits
▪ Open, easy to crush foam
▪ Excellent surface/subsurface
▪ Wide processing latitude
▪ Low fogging and very low emissions according
to VDA 278
▪ Non-hydrolysable
▪ Phthalate free
Typical properties*
Appearance
Viscosity at 25 °C
Density at 25 °C
Calculated OH number
Water content
Solubility
Processing advice
▪ Can be added in polyol/fully formulated system
or as a separate stream
▪ Should be used at room temperature
Performance
In this product, a moderate stabilizing effect is
combined with specially pronounced structure-
regulating properties which lead to a wide pro-
cessing latitude.
TEGOSTAB® B 8734 LF 2 especially regulates the
Colorless to yellowish clear liquid
critical zone of the foam structure which is close
40 mPa·s to the surface and an undesirably wide cell size
distribution is safely prevented.
0.980 g/cm3
Thanks to this combination of features,
83 mg KOH/g
TEGOSTAB® B 8734 LF 2 is especially well suited
for formulations which are based on the reaction
Max. 0.2 %
of highly reactive polyols (EO-capped) with various
Insoluble in water, soluble in MDI types or as a co-surfactant in TDI or TDI/MDI
polyols foams.

* For actual ranges, please refer to the Certificate of Analysis

(CoA) / Sales Specification.

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A distinguishing feature of foams produced with
TEGOSTAB® B 8734 LF 2 is a clearly improved
Table 2: VOC/FOG values according to VDA 278, [µg/g]
emission characteristic in cases where stringent
VOC-specifications (like VDA 278 or similar ones) VOC FOG
have to be met. Total / Siloxane Total / Siloxane

An example of reduced emissions according to TEGOSTAB®

600 131 240 0
VDA 278 with different stabilizers is given in table B 4113
2. All foams were made with 0.5 pphp surfactant
TEGOSTAB®
in a given formulation (see table 1). The decrease 490 63 210 0
B 8715 LF 2
of the volatile compounds is clearly seen going
from TEGOSTAB® B 4113 to TEGOSTAB® TEGOSTAB®
B 8734 LF 2. 470 23 230 0
B 8734 LF 2

Table 1: Formulation for foam VOC evaluation Storage recommendations

Base polyol (OH = 35 mg KOH/g) 100.00 pphp ▪ Shelf life: minimum 12 months. For exact date
of expiration, please consider CoA.
Water, total 3.50
▪ Storage conditions: dry and cool place in
Water, extra 3.38
factory-packed containers.
▪ Solidification point: below – 15 °C.
DABCO® DEOA 85 0.80 ▪ Storage at low temperatures around 0 °C brings
the usual slight increase in the viscosity; but
DABCO® 33 LV 0.30 has not negative impact on the homogeneity.
Nevertheless, it is recommended to warm up
DABCO® BL 11 0.20
cold material to ambient room temperature
POLYCAT® 15 0.30 before use.

Surfactant 0.50 Safety instructions

MDI (32 % NCO) 57.60 <95> Please consult the Safety Data Sheet for summary
of product hazards, personal protective measures,
and emergency release procedures.

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