Q: What is polyisocyanurate?
A: Polyisocyanurate is a thermoset plastic that is usually made as a foam and used as rigid thermal insulation.
Q: What are some other names for polyisocyanurate?
A: Polyisocyanurate is also called PIR, polyiso, or ISO.
Q: How is polyisocyanurate different from polyurethane?
A: Polyisocyanurate is similar to polyurethane (PUR) except that the proportion of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) is higher and a polyester-derived polyol is used in the reaction instead of a polyether polyol.
Q: What is used in the reaction to create polyisocyanurate?
A: A polyester-derived polyol is used in the reaction to create polyisocyanurate.
Q: How are catalysts and additives used in polyisocyanurate different from those used in polyurethane?
A: Catalysts and additives used in polyisocyanurate is different from those used in polyurethane.
Q: What is the main use of polyisocyanurate?
A: The main use of polyisocyanurate is as rigid thermal insulation.
Q: Is polyisocyanurate a type of thermoplastic or thermoset plastic?
A: Polyisocyanurate is a type of thermoset plastic.