| abstract |
The invention provides amine catalyst composition useful in producing a polyurethane foam, which catalyst comprises a material described by the general structure: n n nwherein R 1 and R 2 in each occurrence are independently selected from the group consisting of: methyl, ethyl, propyl, and butyl; m in each occurrence is any integer between 2 and about 10, including 2 and 10; and R 3 and R 4 are each independently selected from the group consisting of: hydrogen and C 1 to C 6 alkyl. flexible polyurethane foams produced using a catalyst according to the invention are low in odor, are not prone to discoloration, and have a low volatile organic chemical (VOC) content. |