Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pneumatic tire comprising a tread, the tread comprising a rubber composition comprising a diene elastomer, a pre-hydrophobated precipitated silica, a blocked mercaptosilane, a terpene-phenol resin, and a low molecular weight polybutadiene functionalized with a hydroxyl functional group, wherein the pre-hydrophobated precipitated silica is hydrophobated prior to its addition the rubber composition by treatment with at least one silane selected from the group consisting of alkylsilanes, alkoxysilanes, organoalkoxysilyl polysulfides and organomercaptoalkoxysilanes and optionally at least one dispersing aid selected from the group consisting of fatty acids, diethylene glycols, polyethylene glycols, fatty acid esters of hydrogenated or non-hydrogenated C5 or C6 sugars, polyoxyethylene derivatives of fatty acid esters of hydrogenated or non-hydrogenated C5 or C6 sugars.

Abstract: An adhesive composition for manufacturing a composite wood product comprising an aqueous network of a formaldehyde condensation resin, wheat flour, and wheat gluten, said adhesive composition having a density less than water and is non-thixotropic. The composition is prepared by subjecting an aqueous formaldehyde condensation resin, wheat flour and wheat gluten to an intense high shear.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to additives used in conjunction with adhesives to give enhanced performance. Engineered composite wood materials and methods of making such materials are also provided by the subject application. A reinforced adhesive includes an adhesive and an additive material comprising nanoscopic and microscopic materials.

Abstract: A unique blend of fibers used to create a yarn or fabric useful in protective garments including a lyocell fiber, and a flame resistant fiber that is not a modacrylic and/or does not require the emission of gases and/or acids for flame resistance. The lyocell fiber is approximately 5% to 55% of the blend, and the flame resistant fiber is approximately 45% to 95% of the blend. The resulting fabric requires no post treatment for flame resistance.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a plastic article for automotive interior parts using a biomass pellet and to a method for manufacturing the plastic article, which is characterized by injection molding a pellet containing paper powder and plastic resin. The present disclosure provides a plastic article for automotive interior parts using a biomass pellet, which meets the physical property requirements for automotive interior parts.

Abstract: A flame resistant composite fabric includes a first flame resistant fabric layer, a second flame resistant fabric layer, and a barrier layer that bonds the first flame resistant fabric layer to the second flame resistant fabric layer. The barrier layer is capable of withstanding temperature of 500° F. for at least 5 minutes without substantial change in the integrity of the flame resistant composite fabric.

Abstract: A rubber composition for a tire tread includes a modified diene rubber comprising a styrene butadiene rubber and/or a polybutadiene rubber, having a functional group such as an amino group or a hydroxyl group, silica, a silane coupling agent, a lignin derivative, and a carbon masterbatch. The carbon masterbatch comprises a styrene butadiene rubber, and carbon black having iodine adsorption of from 60 to 130 g/kg, and a ratio of the amount (B) of a rubber in the carbon masterbatch to the amount (A) of the modified diene rubber is B/A=0.25 to 1. The total amount of the carbon black and the silica is from 40 to 100 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of a rubber component, the proportion of the silica in fillers is from 25 to 80% by mass, and the amount of the lignin derivative is from 0.1 to 10 parts by mass.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of nano-fibrillar cellulose gels by providing cellulose fibres and at least one filler and/or pigment; combining the cellulose fibres and the at least one filler and/or pigment; and fibrillating the cellulose fibres in the presence of the at least one filler and/or pigment until a gel is formed, as well as the nano-fibrillar cellulose gel obtained by this process and uses thereof.

Abstract: An architectural paint is disclosed which comprises a film-forming binder polymer, cotton fibers, and glass bubbles. The paint, in some embodiments, is capable of covering defects in a wall surface.

Abstract: A building material for use in forming exterior surface coverings. According to a preferred embodiment, the building material consists of the combination of a paper material, bonding agent, and water. The building material can either be formed directly upon a substrate, such as a wall or ceiling, or otherwise formed as a sheet of material or molding that can thereafter be affixed to a given surface or substrate. The building materials can be customized to have a specific type of color, shape and texture, and can further be utilized in a wide variety of building applications.

Abstract: A method for making high-pressure sheet gasketing material is provided that employs an elastomer, such as natural rubber and/or acylonitrile-butadiene rubber. Tert-butyl acetate is added to dissolve the elastomer. Other components may then be mixed with the dissolved elastomer and may include, for example, antioxidants, colorants, curing agents, curing accelerators, reinforcing fillers, and fibers such as organic and/or mineral fibers. The resulting dough may be formed into a high-pressure sheets, for use as gasketing material, using a two-roll sheeter machine, or the like.

Abstract: A resin composition containing fine paper powder used in molding is obtained by using a non-intermeshing type counter-rotating twin-screw kneading extruder (10) having rotor units (11b, 12b) disposed in at least a part of screws (11, 12), respectively, to knead a raw material containing a fine paper powder of an average particle diameter of 10 to 100 ?m from 20 to 70 parts by weight, and a thermoplastic resin from 30 to 80 parts by weight, with a sum of the fine paper powder and the thermoplastic resin being 100 parts by weight, at a temperature of no more than 210° C.

Abstract: Fiber blends useful for garments with a balance of high thermal, abrasion resistance, and moisture management properties are disclosed. The fiber blends comprise a hydrophobic fiber component, a hydrophilic fiber component, a structural fiber component, and an optional antistatic fiber. Yarns, fabrics, and garments comprising the fiber blends are also disclosed. Such garments are particularly useful for occupations requiring high thermal properties and abrasion resistance, such as fire fighters, utility workers, and military personnel, without compromising comfort of the wearers by maintaining breathability and moisture management properties of the fabric.

Abstract: A blowable insulation material comprising natural fibers and short cut synthetic fibers or fiber balls. The natural fibers and short cut synthetic fibers or fiber balls are individually treated with a water repellent to impart water repellency to the fibers, and later aerodynamically blended together. The water repellent fibers constitute a part or most of the blowable insulation material, thus enhancing the durability of the structure as well as water repellency, which may be advantageous during washing or laundering.

Abstract: Fiber blends useful for garments with a balance of high thermal and comfort properties are disclosed. The fiber blends comprise a FR fiber component, a comfort fiber component, a structural fiber component, and an optional antistatic fiber. Yarns, fabrics, and garments comprising the fiber blends are also disclosed. Such garments are particularly useful for occupations requiring high thermal properties, such as oil and gas workers, fire fighters, utility workers, and military personnel, without compromising comfort of the wearers by maintaining breathability and moisture management properties of the fabric.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tire with tread of a rubber composition containing a functionalized elastomer and pre-hydrophobated precipitated silica reinforcement.

Abstract: A composite material comprising 10-98 wt. % of a bio-based particulate or fibrous filler and at least 2 wt. % of a polyester derived from an aliphatic polyalcohol with 2-15 carbon atoms and a polyacid, wherein the polyacid comprises at least 10 wt. % of tricarboxylic acid. Preferably, the filler is in the form of particles, fibers, and/or random or non-random layers. A plant-based filler may be used, in particular a cellulosic or lignocellulosic material, more in particular one or more materials selected from wood chips, wood flakes, sawdust, pulp, e.g., pulp of (recycled) paper or other fiber pulp, and plant-derived fibers such as cotton, linen, flax, and hemp. An animal-derived filler, in particular an animal-derived fiber such as wool, hair, silk, or feathers may also be used. Preferably the polyalcohol is selected from one or more of glycerol, sorbitol, xylitol, mannitol, 1,2-propane diol, 1,3-propane diol, and 1,2-ethane diol, in particular glycerol.

Abstract: Vinylamine-containing polymers are disclosed where the amine groups are substituted with (1) cationic functional groups, (2) anionic functional groups, (3) hydrophobic functional groups, (4) hydrophilic functional groups, (5) functional groups that impart amphoteric characteristics to the polymers, or (6) combinations thereof. Also disclosed are processes for preparing such polymers, as well as compositions comprising such polymers. Among other applications, these polymers can be used in papermaking applications as dry strength additives, wet strength additives, retention aids, drainage aids, and pitch and stickies control agents.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new use for water-stable, oil-modified, nonreactive alkyd resins. It has now been found that such resins can be used as the predominant component of a construction adhesive employed in the manufacture of disposable absorbent articles, for example. As such, the construction adhesive need not employ plasticizers, tackifiers, and conventional polymers required by hot-melt adhesives typically used as construction adhesives. Furthermore, in the manufacture of disposable absorbent articles, the construction adhesive containing a water-stable, oil-modified, nonreactive, alkyd resin does not need to be processed or applied at the high temperatures required of construction adhesives containing reactive alkyds.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesive composition comprising at least one natural latex and at least one polymeric composition having a glass transition temperature ranging from ?50° C. to 0° C. The invention also relates to a membrane obtained after drying the adhesive composition according to the invention, to a combination of a flexible surface coating with an adhesive composition according to the invention, to a method for applying a flexible surface coating onto a substrate as well as a substrate coated with a peelable adhesive membrane according to the invention.

Abstract: Fiber blends useful for garments with a balance of high thermal, abrasion resistance, and moisture management properties are disclosed. The fiber blends comprise a hydrophobic fiber component, a hydrophilic fiber component, a structural fiber component, and an optional antistatic fiber. Yarns, fabrics, and garments comprising the fiber blends are also disclosed. Such garments are particularly useful for occupations requiring high thermal properties and abrasion resistance, such as fire fighters, utility workers, and military personnel, without compromising comfort of the wearers by maintaining breathability and moisture management properties of the fabric.

Abstract: A resin composition containing fine paper powder used in molding is obtained by using a fully-intermeshing type co-rotating twin-screw kneading extruder (10) having two material feeding ports (15 and 16) to knead a raw material containing a fine paper powder having an average particle diameter of 10 to 100 ?m from 20 to 70 parts by weight and a thermoplastic resin from 30 to 80 parts by weight, a sum of the fine paper powder and the thermoplastic resin being 100 parts by weight, by feeding the thermoplastic resin through a main material feeding port (15) and the fine paper powder through a sub material feeding port (16).

Abstract: A resin composition containing fine paper powder used in molding is obtained by using a non-intermeshing type counter-rotating twin-screw kneading extruder (10) having rotor units (11b, 12b) disposed in at least a part of screws (11, 12), respectively, to knead a raw material containing a fine paper powder of an average particle diameter of 10 to 100 ?m from 20 to 70 parts by weight, and a thermoplastic resin from 30 to 80 parts by weight, with a sum of the fine paper powder and the thermoplastic resin being 100 parts by weight, at a temperature of no more than 210° C.

Abstract: An elastomeric, non-aqueous coating composition that includes biobased materials in a solvent system for application to the exterior surface of a structure. The coating composition includes at least one tackifier, a block copolymer, at least one biobased material, and an organic solvent system. The coating composition has a VOC content of less than 250 g/L.

Abstract: An architectural paint is disclosed which comprises a film-forming binder polymer, cotton fibers, and glass bubbles. The paint, in some embodiments, is capable of covering defects in a wall surface.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are hard and flexible compositions, i.e., compositions which have a flexural modulus that is less than the value that is expected based on the composition's hardness. The compositions preferably have a hardness/modulus relationship represented by the formula H?11.889 Ln(M)+47, where H is the hardness of the composition, in JIS-C, and M is the flexural modulus of the composition, in ksi; or a softness/stiffness relationship represented by the formula if M<110, then H?8.5218 Ln(M)+32.5 if M?110, then H?72.5, where H is the hardness of the composition, in Shore D, and M is the flexural modulus of the composition, in ksi.

Abstract: The present invention provides environmentally friendly compositions, resins comprising the same, and composites thereof.

Abstract: A flame retardant fibre blend comprising 40% to 60% by weight of a modacrylic; 5% to 25% by weight of a natural cellulosic material; and 20% to 40% by weight of a FR viscose based material; wherein any remaining weight % is made up of any one or a combination of the modacrylic, cellulosic or FR viscose. The fibre blend is particularly suitable for the manufacture of a ‘universal’ fabric configured to be resistant to flame, electric discharge and molten metal hazards.

Abstract: The present invention involves the creation of fiber clay sculpting material and use of the material as a medium, including techniques for producing the material and non-fired and non-dried clay products. A fiber clay sculptural material is disclosed, while alternative embodiments may encompass fiber clay products. The fiber clay sculptural material in accordance with the present invention may incorporate fiber material such as paper, nylon or fiberglass. One embodiment of the invention disclosed is a method of producing fiber clay sculpting material, featuring the provision of an acrylic emulsion, adding the acrylic emulsion to fiber clay and mixing the acrylic emulsion with the fiber clay to form an acrylic fiber clay sculpting material. A fiber clay product may be produced from the disclosed methods. Further embodiments of the invention are fiber clay sculpting materials made of fiber clay and an acrylic emulsion mixed with the fiber clay to form an acrylic fiber clay sculpting material.

Abstract: A fastening composition for attaching two articles, comprising a mixture of an aerobic adhesive and a hydrophilic substance. A process for fixing an article to a substrate, includes the steps of initially preparing a fastening composition by mixing together a hydrophilic substance and an aerobic adhesive; applying a layer of the fastening composition to the article; and subsequently fixing the article to the substrate by pressing the layer of the fastening composition against the substrate. The aerobic adhesive in this layer hardens because of the moisture contained in the hydrophilic substance.

Abstract: A water-borne coating composition containing an ether derivative of raw cotton linters (RCL), a latex polymer, and water in which the ether derivative RCL provides improved rheological properties when compared to analogous cellulose ether compounds produced from more refined cellulose sources while not substantially degrading the coating composition's aesthetic qualities.

Abstract: Color concentrates for thermoplastic biofiber composites are disclosed. The concentrates employ three factors to achieve concentrated delivery of color to the processing machine and excellent and substantially uniform dispersion of color in the processing machine: melt flow of the concentrate exceeding at least 4 g/10 min. using ASTM D-1238; pellet size of the concentrate such that at least 50 pellets weigh less than one gram; and weight percent of the colorant ingredients in the concentrate exceeding at least 30 weight percent.

Abstract: This invention provides a composition for forming a fabric by spraying onto a supporting surface, the composition comprising fibers, a binder dissolved in a first carrier and a second carrier wherein the boiling point of the second carrier is at least 400 C and is higher than the boiling point of the first carrier. Further aspects of the invention include the fabric formed by spraying the composition and an article comprising the fabric, an apparatus and a method for spraying the composition.

Abstract: There are disclosed fire resistant threads and fabrics comprising an intimate blend of natural and synthetic fibers. In embodiments the blends may comprise between 50% and about 98% of the natural fibers. The fabrics disclosed may further comprise conductive and/or strengthening filaments which may be disposed on one side of the fabric. The fabrics may have a reduced surface resistance and may be formed into garments. Methods for making the threads and fabrics are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flame-retardant composition comprising (i) 40-66 wt. % alkenyl aromatic resin, (ii) 9-33 wt. % ammonium polyphosphate and (iii) 14-40 wt. % starch, wherein all weights are based on the total weight of the composition and wherein ammonium polyphosphate and starch are present in a weight % ratio effective to provide molded articles exhibiting at least V-1 flame rating as determined according to the UL-94 protocol. Processes to prepare the composition and articles comprising a composition of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: A nonwoven material and method of construction thereof from post consumer mixed Asian cardboard for forming structural and/or acoustic and/or thermal panels. The method includes providing post consumer mixed Asian cardboard and comminuting the cardboard into pieces of a predetermined size. Further, combining the reduced sized cardboard pieces with heat bondable textile fibers to form a substantially homogenous mixture, and then, forming a web of the mixture, with the web having a predetermined thickness, in a dry nonwoven webbing process. Then, heating the web to bond the heat bondable material with the reduced size pieces of mixed Asian cardboard to form the nonwoven material.

Abstract: A sprayable coating agent is disclosed in the form of granules with which the granules are compacted to form a pressed piece, subsequently ground up and optionally sieved, whereby the granules have the following particle-size distribution: 0%-40% by weight: 0-600 microns; 5%-55% by weight: 600-1250 microns; 5%-95% by weight: >1250 microns; or 15% by weight: 0-800 microns; 0%-85% by weight: 800-2000 microns; 0%-15% by weight: >2000 microns. Likewise disclosed are its production, further processing and use for internal and external applications.

Abstract: A silicone composition is provided that is resistant to a hydrocarbon fluid, such as a transmission fluid, and other harsh environments when cured. The silicone composition includes a dihydroxy-terminated silicone fluid, a filler material and amine-cured cross-linking agent, the composition containing substantially no plasticizer, and wherein the cured composition can be utilized as a sealant that is resistant to exposure to transmission fluid and high temperatures for extended periods of time. The silicone composition provides effective sealant properties that withstand the foregoing conditions present in the transmission fluids. Methods of making and using the cured silicone sealants made from the present compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A solid elastomeric reinforcing material for use in the manufacture of compounded rubber goods that is made from an elastomeric material coagulated from a natural or synthetic latex, a natural or synthetic fibrous filler that has a linear density of at least 0.5 dtex, a tenacity of at least 1.0 gram per dtex, a fiber length between 0.1 and 6 mm and a specific surface area range between 0.1-25 square meters per gram and a modulus enhancing additive.

Abstract: The use of high aspect fillers in the production of simulated stone, masonry and brick textured products such as cladding, siding, panels, or other building and construction materials. High aspect fillers increase the dimensional stability, rigidity, thermal and sound insulation. The high aspect fillers may be included into a matrix polymer with or without chemical bonding. The disclosed invention is not limited to products in the building or construction industries and may be applied in the manufacture of a wide variety of products in other industries.

Abstract: A mixture of substances is designated for introduction into a liquid aqueous system and comprises at least one extremely finely divided active substance component that is designated for subsequent dissolution or dispersion in the liquid aqueous system. The mixture of substances comprises a proportion of cellulose-containing plant fibers and is present in finely particulate form. The cellulose-containing plant fibers improve both the transformation of the extremely finely divided active substance component into the finely particulate form and also its subsequent redissolution in the liquid aqueous system.

Abstract: A coating containing seed oil comprising the following: a seed oil used as a film forming component for the coating with at least one film forming component for the coating; at least one component to provide opacity and solar reflectivity to the coating; at least one component to provide protection to the coating from ultra-violet degradation; at least one filler component to increase the viscosity of the coating; and at least one film component that provides elongation and flexibility to the coating.

Abstract: A resin composition for wet friction materials contains as a main component a phenolic resin formed as a result of the reaction between phenols and aldehydes in the presence of a basic catalyst, and a particulate filler having a specific surface area of 35 to 410 m2/g as an additive. A wet friction material is formed using the resin composition for wet friction materials described above as a binder. The thus formed wet friction material exhibits a small initial rate of change in friction coefficient, a large positive gradient of &Dgr;&mgr;-V characteristic, and excellent durability.

Abstract: A cushioning molded product is provided which is produced by binding a vegetable fiber with a copolymer of a saccharide and an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid to conduct molding. Further a process is provided for producing a cushioning molded product from a copolymer of a saccharide and an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, and a vegetable fiber, the process comprising (a) mixing or adhering the copolymer and the vegetable fiber, and (b) molding the resulting mixture into an intended shape by heating the mixture to bind the vegetable fiber with the copolymer.

Abstract: A resin composition contains a thermoplastic elastomer, natural organic, and silicone. As the thermoplastic elastomer, an olefin thermoplastic elastomer, such as a ethylene-propylene copolymer or the like, can be used. As the thermoplastic elastomer, a styrene thermoplastic elastomer, such as a styrene-butadiene copolymer or the like, can be used. As the natural organic, silk, cellulose, collagen or the like can be used. It is advisable that the content of the natural organic is 5-30 wt %, and the content of silicone is 0.3-10 wt %. Where the natural organic is a fine powder state, it is preferable that the particle size is less than 300 &mgr;m. Moldings are sheets or the like, formed by using the aforementioned resin composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a molded element, in particular in the form of a plate, which comprises a compressed mixture of binder and filler. In addition to that, the present invention relates to a method and a device for manufacturing a molded element, in particular a plate, wherein a mixture comprising binder and filler is compressed and heated. The present invention furthermore relates to floor plates, a sports hall provided with such floor plates, promotional gifts, ceiling plates, furniture and objects of art.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tough denture and a method for the production, which comprises solid PMMA as a main component, being added polar elastomer selected from a group of polyacrylate rubber co-polymer, methylmatacrylate-alkylacrylate-styrene ter-polymer, and fluororubber, and is fabricated in a process of being mixed and injected into a denture mold.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for continuously forming composites comprising filler materials and thermoactive materials, particularly waste cellulosic materials and waste thermoplastics, are described. One embodiment of the apparatus includes either a batchwise or continuous mixer, such as a cyclone, for forming mixtures comprising filler and thermoactive material. The mixtures are conveyed to a continuous consolidation apparatus. Alternatively, the mixtures may be densified in a densifying apparatus before entering the consolidation apparatus. The consolidation apparatus includes a hot-gas distribution system having plural paired gas cells, such as rollers or hoods, for applying hot air to the charge. A first cell of each pair applies gas to the mixture. The second cell of each pair operates at a pressure less than that of the first cell, thereby creating a pressure differential across the charge.

Abstract: Fiber-reinforced recycled thermoplastic composites and methods for their manufacture are presented. In a preferred embodiment, the thermoplastic composite incorporates a matrix of recycled thermoplastic and a plurality of high modulus fibers, with the recycled thermoplastic including polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon, PET and styrene-butadiene rubber, and the high modulus fibers including glass fibers, natural fibers, carbon fibers, and aramid fibers. Preferably, each of the high modulus fibers have a minimum length of approximately ½ of an inch and a modulus of approximately one million psi.

Abstract: A puncture preventive sealant capable of reducing the content of cellulose fibers for suppressing the cost of the sealant while keeping a high sealing performance due to the cellulose fibers. A sealant, which is filled in a sealant chamber defined in a tube adjacently to an air chamber, contains synthetic fibers and cellulose fibers in a solvent. The content of the synthetic fibers is in a range of from 75 to 90 wt % and the content of the cellulose fiber is in a range of from 25 to 10 wt %. Since the sealant is filled in the sealant chamber having a capacity significantly smaller than that of the air chamber, the separation of the synthetic fibers due to a centrifugal force substantially exert no adverse effect on the characteristics of the sealant. Accordingly, the content of the cellulose fibers can be set at such a minimum value so as to block a large puncture hole. As a result, it is possible to reduce the cost by reducing the content of the cellulose fibers.