High-Performance AC Blowing Agent (Azodicarbonamide): The Standard for Quality Foaming
In polymer processing, construction, and light industrial manufacturing, the right blowing agent is the difference between a good product and a great one. AC Blowing Agent (Chemical Name: Azodicarbonamide; Abbreviation: ADC) is the industry’s go-to organic foaming agent. Known for its high efficiency and stable gas evolution, it is essential for achieving lightweighting, thermal insulation, and impact absorption in modern materials.
This guide outlines the technical specifications, application benefits, and quality standards of our AC Blowing Agent to help procurement managers and engineers make informed decisions.
1. Product Characteristics: Stability & Efficiency
Chemical Formula: $C_2H_4N_4O_2$
Appearance: Pale Yellow Powder
Our Azodicarbonamide is engineered to solve common processing challenges. Its core features include:
- Controlled Decomposition:Standard decomposition occurs at 160-200°C. However, with the addition of activators, this can be adjusted to 120-140°C. This flexibility makes it perfectly compatible with PVC, PE, PP, and EVA, preventing defects caused by temperature mismatches.
- High Gas Yield:Efficiency drives cost savings. Our ADC generates 220-250ml of gas per 100g. The gas evolved consists primarily of nitrogen and carbon dioxide—inert gases that do not react with the base material, ensuring the chemical integrity of your final product.
- Storage & Processing Stability:The product remains stable under normal storage conditions for over 12 months (compliant with GB/T 2094-2019). It resists premature decomposition during mixing, guaranteeing a smooth and continuous production run.
- Eco-Friendly & Safe:Fully compliant with EU REACH and RoHS standards. Our formula is free from heavy metals and harmful volatiles, leaving minimal residue. It is safe for high-demand applications, including food-contact packaging and children’s toys.
2. Technical Data: Proven Performance
We don’t just claim quality; we quantify it. Below is a comparison of our specifications against standard industry requirements.
| Test Item | Industry Standard | Our Specification | Benefit to Your Production |
| Gas Evolution (ml/100g) | ≥ 200 | 230 – 250 | 15%-25% higher efficiency, reducing the dosage required and lowering material costs. |
| Decomposition Temp (°C) | 160 – 200 | 165 – 195 | A concentrated temperature range ensures uniform cell structure and predictable expansion. |
| Purity (%) | ≥ 98.0 | ≥ 99.5 | Higher purity means fewer impurities, enhancing the mechanical strength and aging resistance of the foam. |
| Fineness (Residue on 100 Mesh) | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.1% | Ultra-fine particles disperse better, resulting in a smoother surface finish and consistent pore size. |
The Real-World Impact:
Industry data confirms that switching to high-grade ADC can reduce material density by 15%-30% and improve thermal insulation by 20%-40% (lowering thermal conductivity by 0.02-0.05 W/(m·K)). Additionally, it maintains over 85% of the material’s compressive strength compared to standard foaming agents.
3. Applications: One Agent, Multiple Solutions
Our AC Blowing Agent is versatile, driving innovation across four key sectors:
1. Plastics Processing (PVC, PE, PP, EVA)
- Key Uses: Foam slippers, shoe soles, foam boards, and pipes.
- Performance: In footwear, it reduces sole density by approx. 25% while boosting elasticity and shock absorption to reduce wearer fatigue. For plastic foam boards, it creates a uniform closed-cell structure with thermal conductivity below 0.03 W/(m·K).
2. Rubber Industry
- Key Uses: Sponge rubber, automotive seals, and waterproofing membranes.
- Performance: Compatible with natural and synthetic rubber. It increases material breathability by 30%+ while maintaining weather resistance. Ideal for automotive sealing strips and construction waterproofing rolls.
3. Construction Materials
- Key Uses: Foamed concrete, gypsum blocks, and insulation mortar.
- Performance: Enables the production of lightweight concrete (300-800 kg/m³) with compressive strength of 2.5-10 MPa. This significantly improves building energy efficiency, reducing energy consumption by over 30%.
4. Consumer Goods & Packaging
- Key Uses: Protective packaging, sports equipment, and toys.
- Performance: Provides superior cushioning for fragile goods (improving protection rates by 40%). Its non-toxic profile ensures safety compliance for children’s products.
4. Why Partner With Us?
Reliability is as important as chemistry. Here is why global manufacturers trust us as their ADC supplier:
- Production Scale: Our modern facility features advanced synthesis and purification lines with an annual capacity exceeding 5,000 tons, ensuring stable supply for large volume orders.
- Rigorous QC: Every batch undergoes strict testing for gas volume, purity, and decomposition temperature before leaving the factory. We control quality from raw material to finished product.
- Tailored Solutions: We understand that every production line is different. We offer customized particle sizes and decomposition temperatures and provide technical guidance to optimize your foaming process.
- Global Logistics: With a mature supply chain, we offer flexible delivery terms, diverse payment options, and responsive after-sales support to clients worldwide.
5. Conclusion: Upgrade Your Material Quality
As the market shifts towards lighter, stronger, and greener materials, the quality of your blowing agent matters more than ever. Our AC Blowing Agent (Azodicarbonamide) delivers the purity, consistency, and efficiency you need to stay competitive.
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