Thermal Properties of Polyurethane-Polyisocyanurate Foams Based on Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Waste

Authors

  • Irena VITKAUSKIENĖ Vilnius University
  • Ričardas MAKUŠKA Vilnius University
  • Uldis STIRNA Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry
  • Ugis CABULIS Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.ms.17.3.588

Keywords:

polyurethane, polyisocyanurate, thermal properties, flame resistance, aromatic polyester polyol, PET

Abstract

A series of polyurethane-polyisocyanurate (PU-PIR) foams synthesized from PET-waste-derived aromatic polyester polyols (APP) was studied using thermogravimetric analysis, Cone calorimeter and burning tests. The effect of chemical structure of the APP containing fragments of glycerol, adipic acid, poly(propylene glycol) or hexanediol on thermal stability and flame resistance of the PU-PIR foams was elucidated. PU-PIR foams prepared from APP containing fragments of glycerol and/or adipic acid had higher thermal stability and lower weight loss at 330 °C. The foams based on APP derived from industrial PET waste were characterized by relatively low heat release and low smoke production. The presence of the fragments of the functional additives glycerol and/or adipic acid in the structure of APP used for production of PU-PIR foams, marginally decreased the heat release and slightly increased the smoke production.

http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.ms.17.3.588

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Published

2011-08-26

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 3 (2011)

Section

POLYMERS AND COMPOSITES

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