Abstract: The present invention provides processes for the extrusion of a shapable resin-containing composition as a foam, wherein said composition comprises at least one extrudable resin and at least one saccharide ester of Formula I: Also disclosed are foams produced by said processes.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes for the extrusion of a shapeable resin-containing composition as a foam, wherein said composition comprises at least one extrudable resin and at least one saccharide ester of Formula I:

Abstract: The present invention provides processes for the extrusion of a shapable resin-containing composition as a foam, wherein said composition comprises at least one extrudable resin and at least one saccharide ester of Formula I: wherein “A” is independently hydrogen or has the structure of Structure I: wherein each “R” is independently an aliphatic or aromatic moiety of about 8 to about 40 carbon atoms, and wherein all of the “A” moieties of at least about 70 wt. % of the compounds of Formula I comprise moieties of Structure I. Also disclosed are foams produced by said processes.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes for the extrusion of a shapeable resin-containing composition as a foam, wherein said composition comprises at least one extrudable resin and at least one saccharide ester of Formula I: wherein “A” is independently hydrogen or has the structure of Structure I: wherein each “R” is independently an aliphatic or aromatic moiety of about 8 to about 40 carbon atoms, and wherein all of the “A” moieties of at least about 70 wt. % of the compounds of Formula I comprise moieties of Structure I. Also disclosed are foams produced by said processes.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes for the extrusion of a shapeable resin-containing composition as a foam, wherein said composition comprises at least one extrudable resin and at least one saccharide ester of Formula I: wherein “A” is independently hydrogen or has the structure of Structure I: wherein each “R” is independently an aliphatic or aromatic moiety of about 8 to about 40 carbon atoms, and wherein all of the “A” moieties of at least about 70 wt. % of the compounds of Formula I comprise moieties of Structure I. Also disclosed are foams produced by said processes.

Abstract: Disclosed are composite compositions well suited for forming shaped articles which comprise thermoplastic polymer, cellulose, a coupling agent comprising anhydride moities, and a lubricant comprising an alkyl ester of carboxylic acid. Preferably the lubricant is substantially free of zinc stearate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shapeable resin-containing composition comprising at least one saccharide ester, preferably according to Formula I. wherein “A” is hydrogen or has the structure of Structure I: wherein “R” is an aliphatic or aromatic moiety of about eight to about 40 carbon atoms, and wherein at least one “A” moiety of Formula I is a moiety of Structure I. Also provided are shaping methods and shaped products based on the present compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides an extrudable reinforced resin-containing composition comprising resin capable of plastic flow, reinforcing material, and a lubricant composition comprising oxidized polyethylene wax, ester wax, and amide wax. Also provided are the lubricant composition, and extrusion methods and extruded products based on the present compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are composite compositions well suited for forming shaped articles which comprise thermoplastic polymer, cellulose, a coupling agent comprising anhydride moities, and a lubricant comprising an alkyl ester of carboxylic acid. Preferably the lubricant is substantially free of zinc stearate.