Abstract: According to one embodiment, a composite includes a substrate and an optically transparent resin layer formed on the substrate. The substrate includes a woven fabric and a composition layer formed on the woven fabric and including tetrafluoroethylene resin and silicon dioxide.

Abstract: The present invention provides methacrylic acid polymer modified aqueous urea formaldehyde resin (UF resin) binder compositions useful in making a treated glass mat, e.g. for roofing shingles, wherein the methacrylic acid polymer comprises the reaction product of at least 50 wt. %, based on the total weight of monomers used to make the methacrylic acid polymer, of methacrylic acid or its salts, or mixtures thereof, a water-soluble phosphorous or sulfur containing compound and the remainder of a carboxylic acid group containing monomer, such as acrylic acid. The methacrylic acid polymers have at least one of a phosphite group, hypophosphite group, phosphinate group, diphosphinate group, and/or sulfonate group and enable modified UF resins to have early strength development even when the binder compositions comprise from 0.1 to less than 5 wt. % of the polymer modifier, based on total solids of the UF resin and the polymer modifier.

Abstract: An interior component for a vehicle may include a nonwoven fabric impregnated with a resin. The nonwoven fabric and resin are consolidated into a solid sheet devoid of pockets. The interior component may exclude metal coated filler particles and lubricants. The method of making the interior component includes the steps of: forming a nonwoven fabric of a staple fiber and a resin, consolidating the nonwoven fabric and the resin into a solid sheet, and forming the solid sheet into the vehicle component. The vehicle may be an airplane, train, subway car, light rail car, bus, or automobile. The resin may be a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyphenylene sulfide, polyetherimide, polyaryletherketone, co-polymers thereof, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Novel composite materials are provided consisting of a substrate based on fibers of natural, mineral or vegetable origin, and of a mixture formed from a matrix of water-based resin and an expanding agent. The nature and the proportions of the various elements constituting these novel composite materials is also provided. A method of manufacture for making these novel composite materials starting from the constituent elements and the characteristics of the different steps of said method is also provided.

Abstract: The present technology provides a carbon fiber reinforced plastic that includes carbon fibers covalently bonded to an energetic polymer and a polymer matrix. Also described is a method for recycling carbon fibers from the carbon fiber reinforced plastic material using microwave energy to separate the carbon fibers from the polymer matrix.

Abstract: Alkaline resistant fibrous products containing a binder comprised of a blend of urea formaldehyde and melamine formaldehyde and having particular use in bonding to alkaline materials having a pH of about 8 or above, including cementitious boards and other shapes, to provide manufacturing aids, reinforcement, fire resistance and a smooth surface are disclosed. Laminates containing one or more of the alkaline resistant fibrous products, with fibers bonded together with melamine formaldehyde and optionally a blend of urea formaldehyde and melamine formaldehyde binder, in contact with at least one cementitious layer are disclosed. Also, methods of making the alkaline resistant fibrous products and laminates that contain one or more layers of the alkaline resistant fibrous products are disclosed.

Abstract: Fibrous insulation products have an aqueous binder composition that includes a carbohydrate and a crosslinking agent. In exemplary embodiments, the carbohydrate-based binder composition may also include a catalyst, a coupling agent, a process aid, a crosslinking density enhancer, an extender, a moisture resistant agent, a dedusting oil, a colorant, a corrosion inhibitor, a surfactant, a pH adjuster, and combinations thereof. The carbohydrate may be natural in origin and derived from renewable resources. Additionally, the carbohydrate polymer may have a dextrose equivalent (DE) number from 2 to 20. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the carbohydrate is a water-soluble polysaccharide such as dextrin or maltodextrin and the crosslinking agent is citric acid. Advantageously, the carbohydrates have a low viscosity and cure at moderate temperatures. The environmentally friendly, formaldehyde-free binder may be used in the formation of insulation materials and non-woven chopped strand mats.

Abstract: A sound absorbing material having a homogenous mixture of an organic man-made fiber, an inorganic man-made fiber, a co-binder, and a cellulose material wherein the organic man-made fiber is polyester, the inorganic man-made fiber is fiberglass, and the co-binder is a thermo-setting resin. The cellulose material may include Kaolin clay and/or boric acid.

Abstract: A composite sheet, and a process of making the same, including cured modified urea formaldehyde reinforced by glass fibers. The modifier is an acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer. A roofing shingle, formed by coating the composite sheet with filled asphalt, represents a major application of the composite sheet.

Abstract: A product includes a fabric made at least of yarns containing at least basalt fibers, the yarns or fibers being possibly at least partly provided with a sizing agent, said fabric having a weight of between about 100 g/m2 and 2000 g/m2. The product also includes at least a polyester polyurethane coating layer coating at least partly a face of the fabric, the coating having a polyester polyurethane weight of between about 5 and 100 g/m2, advantageously between 10 and 50 g/m2, preferably between 20 and 40 g/m2.

Abstract: Enhanced tear strength asphalt roofing composites, e.g., roofing shingles which can meet the current ASTM D-3462 standard for tear strength, include an adhesion modifier treated, preferably a polysiloxane treated, glass fiber mat.

Abstract: A filter medium for an air filter, characterized in that it comprises a filter material having a glass fiber as its primary component and an alkyl ketene dimer adhered to the surface of the glass fiber; and a method for producing the filter medium which comprises a step of subjecting a dispersed slurry of a raw material fiber to a wet papermaking to form a wet paper, a step of immersing the wet paper in an aqueous dispersion or solution of the dimer or a liquid mixture of the dimer and a binder resin, or applying or spraying any of the above-mentioned liquids to the wet paper, to thereby allow the dimer to adhere onto the surface of the glass fiber, and a step of drying the resultant wet paper having the dimer adhered thereto. The filter medium exhibits a reduced amount of an out gas generated when it is used with ventilation and also exhibits high water-repellency and satisfactory strength in various applications such as air conditioning of a building and semiconductor manufacturing.

Abstract: A coated fiber mat of improved tear strength upon dividing pieces of the coated mat and the coating is provided. The coated mat is a cured, non-woven mat including a mixture of fibers having different fiber lengths. The fibers contain a polysiloxane compound and are fixedly distributed in a binder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coated fiber mat of improved tear strength upon dividing pieces of the coated mat and the coating which comprises a cured, non-woven, fiber glass mat containing a polysiloxane wherein the fibers are fixedly distributed in a formaldehyde type binder containing a binder modifier which is a crosslinked styrene/acrylic polymer, and to a process for the preparation of the mat.

Abstract: Metallic/composite articles and methods for making such articles as well as thermoplastic/fiber material composites are provided herein. Composites include a woven fiber material such as carbon fiber material and a thermoplastic selected from a group consisting of polyarylene ether ketone, polyarylene ether ketone ketone, polyarylene ether ether ketone, and derivatives thereof. Articles include such composites and a base metal, wherein the composite is directly adhered to a first surface of the base metal.

Abstract: A binder composition based on phenol-formaldehyde resin for making fiberglass insulation and related fiberglass products (glass fiber products) and containing a copper or vanadium odor-eliminating agent, such as cupric chloride, that when cured exhibits a lower amount of odor caused by the presence of trimethylamine.

Abstract: A coated fiber mat of improved tear strength upon dividing pieces of the coated mat and the coating is provided. The coated mat is a cured, non-woven mat including a mixture of fibers having different fiber lengths. The fibers contain a polysiloxane compound and are fixedly distributed in a binder.

Abstract: A composition for the promotion of adhesion between a rubber formulation and a textile substrate is provided. The inventive composition comprises either a mixture of specific amine functional silanes and organo-functional silanes having reactive groups or groups with an affinity for rubber. The inventive method entails the use of the inventive composition or a silane compound having both an amine moiety and a reactive group having an affinity for rubber formulations, particularly an unsaturated carbon-carbon bond. The composition may be utilized to adhere any standard reinforcement-type textile, such as polyester or polyamide, to a standard rubber composition, such as SBR, NBR, or EPDM. A method for adhering textiles to rubber formulations is also provided involving a pre-dip, -spray, -coat, and the like, of the inventive composition on a reinforcement-type textile surface followed by the contacting of the rubber formulation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coated fiber mat of improved tear strength upon dividing pieces of the coated mat and the coating which comprises a cured, non-woven, fiber glass mat containing a polysiloxane wherein the fibers are fixedly distributed in a formaldehyde type binder containing a binder modifier which is a crosslinked styrene/acrylic polymer, and to a process for the preparation of the mat.

Abstract: A fabric material and method of its manufacture suitable for use in electronic packages including chip carriers. High insulation resistance is exhibited when subjected to high temperatures and humidity stress conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fibrous base material for use in a non-asbestos, non-metallic friction material comprising less fibrillated aramid fibers, carbon particles, cotton fibers, carbon fibers and at least one filler material, and the non-asbestos, non-metallic friction material produced therefrom. In certain embodiments, the fibrous base material is impregnated with a phenolic or phenolic-base resin material, including, for example, a mixture of a phenolic resin and a silicone resin.

Abstract: An aqueous binder composition containing a urea-formaldehyde resin modified with a water-soluble styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer is used in the preparation of fiber mats.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fibrous base material comprising a primary layer of less fibrillated aramid fibers, carbon particles, carbon fibers, phenolic novoloid fibers, and at least one filler material, optionally cotton fibers, and a secondary layer of carbon particles on at least one surface of the fibrous base material for use in a non-asbestos friction material. In certain embodiments, the fibrous base material is impregnated with a phenolic or phenolic-based resin material, including, for example, a mixture of a phenolic resin and a silicone resin to form a friction material having an extended high speed durability life, good "break-in" characteristics, good heat dissipation characteristics, and good noise or squawk resistance.

Abstract: A structural mat matrix comprises (a) a substrate which consists essentially of from 80% to 99% by weight fiberglass fibers and from 20% to 1% by weight wood pulp and (b) a binder which consists essentially of from 80% to 95% by weight urea formaldehyde and from 20% to 5% by weight acrylic copolymer. The binder bonds the substrate fiberglass fibers and wood pulp together and comprises from 5% to 15% by weight of said matrix, preferably 10% by weight of the matrix.

Abstract: A thermal and acoustical insulation product prepared from a mixture of fiberglass, scrap nylon of less than 0.25" in length and a thermo-setting resin. The insulation product is in a ductliner or molded form. The fiberglass will generally be in a concentration of from 20 to 80 percent by weight of the product; the nylon will be from 1 to 30 percent by weight of the product; and the thermo-setting resin will be from 5 to 35 percent by weight of the product.

Abstract: A glass fiber mat includes glass fibers saturated with a binder and then cured. A predetermined pattern of relatively high and low concentrations of binder is formed throughout the length of the glass fiber mat. The pattern produces at least one portion of the mat having a relatively high concentration of binder adjoining a portion of the mat having a relatively low concentration of binder. The pattern of high and low binder concentration is produced during a wet process. Liquid binder is either selectively applied to the glass fibers via an applicator or selectively removed from the glass fibers via a vacuum. Cover panels having predetermined slot configurations are used with vacuum boxes to create the desired pattern. Such glass fiber mats can be cut along an area of high binder concentration to produce cut edges which resist breaking and tearing. Shingles formed from such glass fiber mats have improved tear resistance and pliability.

Abstract: Composition and process for the preparation of high temperature stable continuous glass fibers with an upper temperature use limit of 2300.degree. F. are provided. The compositional formulation, in mole percent, is 62-85% SiO.sub.2, 10-20% Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, 5-15% MgO, 0.5-5% TiO.sub.x, and 0-5% ZrO.sub.2. The continuous fibers are prepared by an economical direct melt method, and demonstrate high tensile strength, high Young's modulus, and low linear thermal shrinkage characteristics. Friction pads containing these high temperature stable continuous glass fibers are also provided.

Abstract: A urea-formaldehyde resin modified with a water-insoluble anionic phosphate ester is used as binder in the preparation of glass fiber mats using a hydroxyethyl cellulose white water system. High tear strength glass fiber mats can be produced in a hydroxyethyl cellulose white water system using such a binder.