Polyetherols from melamine and alkylene carbonates: Properties and application of foamed polyurethanes

Abstract Some results are presented on the applications of polyetherols obtained in reactions of melamine with alkylene carbonates for preparation of foamed polyurethanes. Physical properties of the polyetherols and the parameters of their use are evaluated. Selected properties of polyurethane foams obtained by using the polyetherols, such as apparent density, uptake volume, linear shrinkage, and flammability, are presented. Thermal properties of the products have been found to be much better than those of traditional polyurethane foams. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 94: 2302–2308, 2004