Abstract: A method for producing polyether carbonate polyols via the following steps: (i) accumulating alkylene oxide and carbon dioxide on a H-functional starter substance in the presence of a double metal cyanide catalyst or a metal complex catalyst based on the metals zinc and/or cobalt, wherein a reaction mixture containing the polyether carbonate polyol is obtained; and (ii) adding at least one component K to the reaction mixture containing the polyether carbonate polyol, wherein a buffer system suitable for buffering a pH value in the region of pH 3.0 to 9.0 is used as component K, wherein the component K is free from compounds containing P—OH— groups.

Abstract: A process for producing rigid PUR/PIR foams via the reaction of a reaction mixture comprising A1 an isocyanate-reactive component, A2 a flame retardant, A3 a blowing agent, A4 a catalyst, and A5 optionally auxiliaries and additives with B an organic polyisocyanate component. Component A1 comprises a diurethane diol A1.1 and a compound A1.2 selected from the group consisting of polyether polyol, polyester polyol, polyether carbonate polyol, and polyether ester polyol. Also disclosed is a rigid PUR/PIR foam, an insulating material, a composite element, and a mixture.

Abstract: A method for preparing polyether carbonate polyols by means of the following steps: (i) adding alkylene oxide and carbon dioxide onto an H-functional starter substance in the presence of a double metal cyanide catalyst or a metal complex catalyst based on the metals zinc and/or cobalt to obtain a reaction mixture containing the polyether carbonate polyol, (ii) introducing at least one component K to the reaction mixture containing the polyether carbonate polyol, characterized in that the component K is at least one compound selected from the group consisting of monocarboxylic acids, polycarboxylic acids, hydroxycarboxylic acids and vinylogous carboxylic acids, wherein compounds containing a phosphorus-oxygen bond or compounds of phosphorus that can form one or more P—O bonds through reaction with OH-functional compounds, and acetic acid are excluded from component K.

Abstract: A process for producing rigid PUR/PIR foams comprising A1 an isocyanate-reactive component, A2 a flame retardant, A3 a blowing agent, A4 a catalyst, A5 optionally auxiliaries and additives, and B an organic polyisocyanate component. Component A1 comprises a triurethane triol A1.1 and a compound A1.2 selected from the group consisting of polyether polyol, polyester polyol, polyether carbonate polyol, and polyether ester polyol. Also disclosed is a rigid PUR/PIR foam, an insulating material, a composite element, and a mixture.

Abstract: A process for producing polyurethane foams by reaction of the components: A, B, C, and D. Component A comprises a polyol component, comprising A1 which is 40 to 100 parts by weight of polyether carbonate polyol and A2 which is 0 to 60 parts by weight of polyether polyol. Component B can comprise B1 a catalyst, and B2 optionally auxiliary and additive substances. Component C can comprise water and/or physical blowing agents. Component D can comprise di- and/or polyisocyanates. Production is carried out at an index of 90 to 120 and in the presence of a component K, wherein the component K comprises a reaction product of alkoxylated phosphoric acid with 1,3-dicarbonyl compound or carboxylic anhydride. A polyurethane foam and a method for producing articles are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing polyurethane foams by reacting the following components A a polyol component containing A1 40 to 100 parts by weight of polyether carbonate polyol with a hydroxyl number according to DIN 53240-1 June 2013 of 20 mg KOH/g to 120 mg KOH/g, A2 0 to 60 parts by weight of polyether polyol with a hydroxyl number according to DIN 53240-1 June 2013 of 20 mg KOH/g to 250 mg KOH/g and an ethylene oxide content of 0 to 60 wt. %, wherein polyether polyol A2 is free from carbonate units, B B1 a catalyst and B2 optionally auxiliary and additional materials, C water and/or physical blowing agents with D di- and/or polyisocyanates, wherein the production occurs at a characteristic value of 90 to 120, characterised in that the component A contains a component A5 of 0.05 to 10.00 parts by weight of polyester polyol, in relation to the sum of the parts by weight of the components A1+A2=100 parts by weight, said polyester polyol containing units derived from malonic acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing polyurethane foams by reacting the following components A a polyol component containing A1 40 to 100 parts by weight of polyether carbonate polyol with a hydroxyl number according to DIN 53240-1 Jun. 2013 of 20 mg KOH/g to 120 mg KOH/g, A2 0 to 60 parts by weight of polyether polyol with a hydroxyl number according to DIN 53240-1 Jun. 2013 of 20 mg KOH/g to 250 mg KOH/g and an ethylene oxide content of 0 to 60 wt. %, wherein polyether polyol A2 is free from carbonate units, B B1 a catalyst and B2 optionally auxiliary and additional materials, C water and/or physical blowing agents with D di- and/or polyisocyanates, wherein the production occurs at a characteristic value of 90 to 120, characterised in that the component A contains a component A5 of 0.05 to 10.00 parts by weight of polyester polyol, in relation to the sum of the parts by weight of the components A1+A2=100 parts by weight, said polyester polyol containing units derived from malonic acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing polyurethane foams by reacting the following components A a polyol component, containing A1 40 to 100 parts by weight of polyether carbonate polyol with a hydroxyl number according to DIN 53240-1 June 2013 of 20 mg KOH/g to 120 mg KOH/g, A2 0 to 60 parts by weight of polyether polyol with a hydroxyl number according to DIN 53240-1 June 2013 of 20 mg KOH/g to 250 mg KOH/g and an ethylene oxide content of 0 to 60 wt.

Abstract: A process for producing rigid PUR/PIR foams comprising A1 an isocyanate-reactive component, A2 a flame retardant, A3 a blowing agent, A4 a catalyst, A5 optionally auxiliaries and additives, and B an organic polyisocyanate component. Component A1 comprises a triurethane triol A1.1 and a compound A1.2 selected from the group consisting of polyether polyol, polyester polyol, polyether carbonate polyol, and polyether ester polyol. Also disclosed is a rigid PUR/PIR foam, an insulating material, a composite element, and a mixture.

Abstract: A process for producing rigid PUR/PIR foams via the reaction of a reaction mixture comprising A1 an isocyanate-reactive component, A2 a flame retardant, A3 a blowing agent, A4 a catalyst, and A5 optionally auxiliaries and additives with B an organic polyisocyanate component. Component A1 comprises a diurethane diol A1.1 and a compound A1.2 selected from the group consisting of polyether polyol, polyester polyol, polyether carbonate polyol, and polyether ester polyol. Also disclosed is a rigid PUR/PIR foam, an insulating material, a composite element, and a mixture.

Abstract: A process for producing polyurethane foams comprising reacting an isocyanate component with a component that is reactive to isocyanates and comprises at least one polyethercarbonate polyol, wherein the reaction is performed in the presence of a component K, wherein the component K is selected from one or more compounds of the group consisting of K1 dicarbonyl compounds of the formula (II), excluding dicarbonyl compounds that are esters of mono- or polybasic carboxylic acids, (R2)x-(C?O)—(R1)n-(C?O)—(R3)y (II), K2 ?-keto nitriles of the formula (III), (R5)w-(C?O)—C(H)(R4)(-CN)(III), K3 discarbonyl compounds having the formula (IV), K4 hydroxycarboxylic acids, and K5 compounds of carboxylate anion and cation. Polyurethane foams produced by the process according to the present disclosure and the use thereof.