Abstract: The present invention relates to a glass fiber binding composition having an effective binding amount of a furan resin, an effective emulsifying amount of an emulsifier agent, and sufficient amount of water to result in a binding composition having from 0.5 to 80% N.V. The invention further pertains to a process of binding glass fibers at junctions of the fibers comprising the steps of providing glass fibers, applying an effect binding amount of an emulsified glass fiber binding composition to the junctions of the glass fibers, and curing the binder at the junctions of the glass fibers. Finally, the invention also discloses a glass fiber composition comprising a plurality of glass fibers having a plurality of junctions where two or more fibers meet, and an effective binding amount of an emulsified glass fiber binding composition applied to a portion of the junctions of the glass fibers.

Abstract: Furfuryl alcohol/formaldehyde resins exhibiting high water compatibility and low amounts of volatile organic compounds such as furfuryl alcohol.

Abstract: Furfuryl alcohol/formaldehyde resins exhibiting high water compatibility and low amounts of volatile organic compounds such as furfuryl alcohol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a glass fiber binding composition having an effective binding amount of an aqueous compatible furan resin mixed with sufficient water to result in a binding composition having from 0.5 to 80% nonvolatile. The aqueous compatible furan resin is the reaction product of a source of ammonia and a first reaction product, the first reaction product being derived from the reaction of an acidic furan resin, a source of reactable formaldehyde, and a formaldehyde scavenger. The invention further pertains to a process of binding glass fibers at junctions of the fibers comprising the steps of providing glass fibers, applying an effect binding amount of the binding composition of the invention to the glass fibers such that the binder is present at a portion of the junctions, and curing the resin at the junctions of the glass fibers.

Abstract: Furfuryl alcohol-formaldehyde resins in solid form.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a glass fiber binding composition comprising an effective binding amount of an aqueous soluble furan resin, 15 to 99 percent by weight water, and an effective amount of a catalyst for curing the furan resin. The invention further pertains to a process of binding glass fibers at junctions of the fibers comprising the steps of providing newly formed glass fibers, applying an effect binding amount of an aqueous soluble furan resin to the junctions of the glass fibers, and curing the resin at the junctions of the glass fibers. Finally, the invention also discloses a glass fiber composition comprising a plurality of glass fibers having a plurality of junctions where two or more fibers meet, and an effective binding amount of an aqueous soluble furan resin comprising 15 to 99% water applied to the junctions of the glass fibers.

Abstract: A composition for use as a binder for composite materials comprising a water-compatible furfuryl alcohol-formaldehyde resin and a minor amount of gamma-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane.

Abstract: A process for removing volatile acids from aqueous solutions which involves steam stripping a volatile acid from an aqueous solution and contacting the vaporized acid with a reactable cation to form a salt of the acid. A preferred embodiment of apparatus comprises an elongated distillation column having therein a plurality of zones or stages wherein the volatile acid in the aqueous feed stream is vaporized by steam and then the vaporized acid is carried by the steam into a salt formation zone or stage to react with a reactable cation to form a salt of the acid.

Abstract: A process for cleaning a metal, plastic or wood surface on which there is a residue resulting from contact with a cured resin which comprises applying to said surface a solution of a copolymer of N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone and maleic acid, drying said solution of N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone and maleic acid to form a film, and separating said film from the metal surface.

Abstract: Improved rigid urethane and isocyanurate foam compositions having improved fire resistance are described. The urethane foams are based on furan compositions and are chiefly made from adding propylene oxide to bis(hydroxymethyl)furan.

Abstract: Quick curing "no bake" foundry core and mold compositions containing metal salt accelerators to provide shaped sand shapes which can be removed from a mold in a period of not more than about 40 seconds.

Abstract: A binder composition for foundry molds and cores comprising a furan based binder, a metal sulfonate curing catalyst therefor and a cure promoter selected from copper chloride, zinc chloride and iron chloride.

Abstract: Catalysts for foundry core binders prepared by reacting polyphosphoric acid with an alcohol.

Abstract: A method and composition for joining adjacent carbon blocks in a high temperature environment including ramming a mix of calcined anthracite, resin, and a monomeric furfuryl alcohol in between the carbon blocks, curing and carbonizing.

Abstract: A method and composition for forming a dry free-flowing particulate solid is disclosed which utilizes a novel binder system for bonding particles of carbon, sand and/or other solid aggregate materials. The solid, non-sticky binder system comprises furfural, a phenolic novolak resin, and a liquid amine having free hydrogens on the amine nitrogen which is capable of reacting with furfural. This system is capable of adhering to such particles while retaining the free-flowing characteristics of the particles. The method involves mixing the aggregate with the furfural-phenolic novolak resin until tacky, and adding methylene chloride to the tacky mix while continuing to mix. The mix is cooled by the rapid evaporation of the methylene chloride and quickly forms the free-flowing characteristics of a powder or granulated material.

Abstract: In the fabrication of composite articles, a binder containing hydroxymethylfurfural is employed.