Abstract
The diversified properties of polyurethane (PUR) foam plastics result from differences in the receipts applied during their preparation. The preparation of rigid polyurethane-polyisocyanurate foams (PUR-PIR) with application of different amounts of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) s-70 as a filler is described in this study. It was found that application of PVC s-70 has an effect on the prolongation of processing parameters, i.e., start time and, to a greater extent, expansion and gelation times. Moreover, it was found that introduction of filler into the foam composition causes a reduction in the capacity of the foam to absorb water; however, a distinct change in the amount of closed cells in comparison with standard foam was not observed. A favorable effect of filler on brittleness and flammability of PUR-PIR foams (significant reduction) as well as on compressive strength and softening point (a significant increase in these values) was observed.
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