BASF’s Intermediates division is expanding its portfolio of amine catalysts with Lupragen BisDMAPU, a new low-emission catalyst designed for flexible polyurethane (PU) foam applications. Lupragen BisDMAPU (chemical name: 1,3-Bis[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]urea, CAS 52338-87-1) will be available to customers globally under the Lupragen trademark.
Lupragen BisDMAPU is a balanced PU catalyst that supports both gelling and blowing reactions, ensuring reliable, high-quality foam formation and dimensional stability. With its low volatility and low odor, the catalyst can help manufacturers reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from finished foam products, making it suitable for applications that must meet low-VOC standards.
Designed primarily to produce flexible PU foams, including slabstock and molded foams used in furniture, mattresses and automotive interiors, Lupragen BisDMAPU also finds use in other applications, such as reactive hotmelt polyurethane adhesives, two‑component epoxy systems and cationic polymers.
“Lupragen BisDMAPU is an excellent addition to our range of modern, low-VOC catalysts and will support the growing demand for emission-optimized flexible foams. With its distinct reactivity profile and unique chemical properties, it is a strong complement to Lupragen N 208, which was launched in December 2025,” says Gereon Altenhoff, Product Manager PU Catalysts, Intermediates Europe, BASF. “Building on our longstanding experience in producing urea compounds in Ludwigshafen, and supported by our backward integrated production setup, we are able to reliably supply the market with this high-quality, future-oriented solution,” adds Carolin Regenbrecht, Product Manager Specialty Amines.
