Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a mainly closed cell phenolic foam by curing a foam system comprising at least a phenolic resin and a blowing agent. This curing is effected in the presence of an either or not alkylated morpholine which is fluorated whether completely or not and which corresponds to the following general structural formula:C.sub.n H.sub.x F.sub.y NOwherein:N.gtoreq.4x=2n+1-yy=2n+1-x.In this way, it is possible to obtain a phenolic foam having good insulation properties even if use is made of a blowing agent which is substantially free of CFC's or if the foam temperature is allowed to rise during the curing upto above 85.degree. C. to obtain a better curing.

Abstract: A method for preparing hard polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams wherein an isocyanate and an active hydrogen containing compound are made to react in the presence of a catalyst, a foam stabilizer and a blowing agent which contains chloropropane, the used foam stabilizer being mainly of the non silicon type.

Abstract: A polyisocyanurate foam or a with polyurethane modified polyisocyanurate foam having a mainly closed cell structure and also a method for preparing this foam, the latter comprising closed cells wherein chloropropane, preferably 2-chloropropane, whether or not with another gas, is enclosed.

Abstract: A phenol foam and a method for preparing substantially closed cell shaped resins on the basis of the condensation product between, on the one hand an either or not substituted phenol and/or phenol derivative and, on the other hand an aldehyde by using a blowing means for forming a hard phenol foam, whereby a physical blowing means comprising chlorine-propane is used.