Abstract: The instant invention relates to 3,3?-bis(3,4-dihydro-3-phenyl-2H-1,3-benzoxazin-6-yl)-1(3H)-isobenzofuranone and analogues based on phenolphthalein, formaldehyde and a primary amine. Such compounds are, when cured to form polymeric networks, difficultly inflammable and resistant to high temperatures. Such compounds may especially be used in the production of printed wiring boards.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crosslinked lignin comprising a lignin structure having methylene or ethylene linking groups therein crosslinking between phenyl ring carbon atoms, wherein said crosslinked lignin is crosslinked to an extent that it has a number-average molecular weight of at least 10,000 g/mol, is melt-processible, and has either a glass transition temperature of at least 100° C., or is substantially soluble in a polar organic solvent or aqueous alkaline solution. Thermoplastic copolymers containing the crosslinked lignin are also described. Methods for producing the crosslinked lignin and thermoplastic copolymers are also described.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an aqueous binder for a fiber mat, in particular mineral fibers, which comprises, in parts by weight: 50 to 95 parts of at least one lignosulfonic acid salt; 5 to 50 parts of at least one thermosetting resin selected from phenolic resins and urea-formaldehyde resins; and 5 to 20 parts of a curing catalyst selected from compounds containing phosphorus and sulfates per 100 parts of lignosulfonic acid salt and of thermosetting resin. It also concerns the products resulting from treatment of the fibers, especially mineral fibers, with said binder.

Abstract: An aqueous wax dispersion comprising a soft wax having an oil content of greater than 20 wt % and from 0.5 wt % to 10 wt % urea for use as a hydrophobizing agent in the production of timber products. The soft wax has a softening point of less than 65° C. and is solid at about 10° C. and below.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to lignin derivatives having an aliphatic hydroxyl content of 2.35 mmol/g lignin or less, and the preparation method thereof. The lignin derivatives have a desired antioxidant activity characterized by the normalized radical scavenging index (RSI). Another aspect of the invention relates to compositions comprising the lignin derivative. Another aspect of the invention relates to a use of the lignin derivatives comprising incorporating the lignin derivatives into polymer compositions.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to hardwood lignin derivatives having an aliphatic hydroxyl content of from about 5.2 mmol/g to about 7 mmol/g lignin, and the preparation method thereof. The lignin derivatives have a desired antioxidant activity characterized by the normalized radical scavenging index (RSI). Another aspect of the invention relates to compositions comprising the hardwood lignin derivative. Another aspect of the invention relates to a use of the hardwood lignin derivatives comprising incorporating the hardwood lignin derivatives into polymer compositions.

Abstract: A composition for photosensitive dielectric material is provided. The composition includes 4 to 10 percent by weight of a polymer material, 1.5 to 10 percent by weight of a crosslinking agent, 0.32 to 2 percent by weight of a photoacid generator (PAG) and 78 to 94.18 percent by weight of solvent, based on a total weight of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides hardwood derivatives of native lignin having a certain aliphatic hydroxyl content. Surprisingly, it has been found that consistent and predictable antioxidant activity may be provided by selecting for derivatives of native lignin having a certain aliphatic hydroxyl content.

Abstract: The present invention provides derivatives of native lignin having a certain aliphatic hydroxyl content. Surprisingly, it has been found that consistent and predictable antioxidant activity may be provided by selecting for derivatives of native lignin having a certain aliphatic hydroxyl content.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for improving the water resistance of a lignocellulosic composite product prepared by mixing lignocellulosic material with a binder to form a mixture and solidifying the mixture in a selected configuration to form the composite product comprises adding to the mixture an emulsion including a wax component comprising a nonsaponifiable wax and a saponified wax, an alkyl phenol component comprising a C20-C42 alkyl group, a dispersant/surfactant, a carboxymethylcellulose component, and water. Also disclosed are lignocellulosic products resulting from said method.

Abstract: A composite includes raw lignocellulosic materials dispersed in a thermoplastic polymeric matrix which includes a blend of different polymers. A composite includes raw lignocellulosic materials and a thermal stabilization agent dispersed in a thermoplastic polymeric matrix. A composite includes lignocellulosic nanoparticles dispersed in a thermoplastic polymeric matrix.

Abstract: A resin composition is provided and includes a copolymer having a structure represented by formula (I) and a structure represented by formula (II). In the formulae, X1 and X2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkoxy group; X3 and X4 each independently represent a hydroxyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkoxy group, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkoxycarbonyl group; a and b each independently are an integer of from 1 to 4, and n is an integer of from 1 to 10, and R1 represents a linear or branched alkylene group; and m is an integer of 10 or more.

Abstract: A resin composition includes: an aliphatic polyester compound; and a lignophenol compound.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel composites comprising plastic and plant material derived from members of Parthenium spp. and, in particular, Parthenium argentatum (also known as guayule), Parthenium tomentosum or Parthenium incanum. The invention is also directed to composites that possess insect, fungal, and microbial resistance. Products made from composites of the instant invention are useful to make numerous items, particularly those used for construction such as lumber, plywood, particleboard, fiberboard, poles, railroad crossties, or the like.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a formulation for sealing the edge of a wood-based panel. The formulation includes a butylacrylate latex, a solution of a wax in oil, a surfactant, and water. In another aspect of the invention, a wood-based panel that is edge-sealed with a sealant formulation is provided.

Abstract: An adhesive binder for bonding together lignocellulosic particles, fibers and flakes of vegetable origin to form particle boards, fiber boards, flake boards and similar wood-based products, comprising a solublized fraction obtained by enzymatic treatment of fibrous, lignocellulosic raw materials. The present binder can be obtained by treating fibrous lignocellulosic raw material with a hydrolytic enzyme in an aqueous medium, recovering the solubilized material of the enzymatic treatment, forming an aqueous suspension containing said material and an oxidase, and oxidizing said material in the presence of said oxidase by introducing oxygen-containing gas into the supension. This method thus produces an increased amount of a water-soluble fraction containing carbohydrates, extractives and lignin useful as an adhesive binder.

Abstract: The invention relates to an intermediate product for the preparation of polymerizates from lignin derivatives obtained from the cellulose industry. The intermediate product is produced by treating the lignin derivatives with enzymes capable of oxidizing phenol in the presence of oxidizing agents. According to the invention the lignin derivatives are subjected to the enzymatic treatment for more than 3 hours in the presence of air, or they are subjected to an enzymatic treatment for more than 10 min, whereby air or oxygen is introduced. The lignin polymers obtained from the polymerization of lignin derivatives performed in the presence of active intermediate products are suited for use in the production of binding agents for wood materials.

Abstract: Described is a compliant and crosslinkable thermal interface material of at least one malenized rubber with maleic anhydride adducted to the molecule and at least one hydroxyl terminated olefin rubbers, and a method of making and using same; as well as a method of improving thermal conductivity of polymer systems.

Abstract: The invention proposes a process which enables separation of aromatic polymers which can be precipitated by acidification, as can be found especially in waste water from cellulose production, from an alkaline solution in a reliable manner and in pure form. To achieve good separation capacity, especially by filtration, it is proposed that the polymers be precipitated by reducing the pH at a relatively low temperature, typically between 15 and 60° C., and the dispersion be subsequently reheated until it passes into filterable form, typically between 50 and 95° C. The product separated in this way for example by filtration can be washed and can be dried at a high temperature, especially up to 110° C., without becoming black.

Abstract: A phenolic-rich pyrolysis oil is produced by pyrolysing lignocellulosic material at a temperature of no more than about 550.degree. C under an absolute pressure of no more than about 50 kPa to produce pyrolysis vapors, and condensing the pyrolysis vapors to obtain a condensate consisting of a phenolic-rich pyrolysis oil having a dew point of about 65 to about 75.degree. C. under an absolute pressure of about 15 to about 20 kPa. Such a phenolic-rich pyrolysis can be directly used in making phenol-formaldehyde resol resins.

Abstract: The present invention, which addresses the needs of the prior art, provides irreversible, hydrophilic gels which can be incorporated into dressing compositions, dermatologically compatible compositions, wound packings, wound dressings, burn dressings, drug delivery dressings, dry films, cosmetic masks and cosmetic wrap dressings. The gels of the invention include a blend of a hydrophilic poly(aldehyde) and a polymer selected from the group consisting of a poly(amide), a poly(amine) and a poly(alcohol).

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved surfactant mixture which permits use of lower concentrations of polyphenolics including natural vegetable polyphenolic extracts and/or synthetic phenolic resins to produce stable anionic slow-setting asphalt-in-water emulsion compositions suitable for use as pavement sealers and coatings. The polyphenolics are selected from natural vegetable polyphenolic extracts including Chestnut A, Chestnut N and Sumac-K10; or from synthetic phenolic resins including phenol-formaldehyde, resorcinol-formaldehyde and novolak resins; or mixtures thereof; in amounts of about 0.1% to 10% polyphenolics in the final emulsion, to form and stabilize the emulsion. The emulsions employ a surfactant mixture comprising a nonionic surfactant with a hydrophilic/lipophilic balance index of from about 16 to about 20, and an anionic lignin sulfonate, in amounts of about 0.1% to 3.0% surfactant mixture in the final emulsion. Optionally 0.02% to 2.00% w/w of sodium borate decahydrate may be included.

Abstract: Phase change (hot melt) ink compositions for use in a phase change (hot melt) ink jet recording device are disclosed to comprise:(a) from about 0.1% to about 30% of one or more colorants; and(b) from about 0.1 to about 99.9% of one or more reversibly-crosslinked-polymers.Recording is conducted by thermally melting the ink at a temperature above ambient temperature (20.degree. C.) to provide prints that possess high quality images, scratch resistance, abrasion resistance, low-temperature storage stability and flexibility, offset and pick resistance, adhesion, and other desired properties. Components other than those listed above may be included in the ink compositions to achieve specific printer, substrate, or end use requirements. Furthermore, the present invention also includes methods for the preparation of the above-described inks.

Abstract: Phase change (hot melt) ink compositions for use in a phase change (hot melt) ink jet recording device in which recording is conducted by thermally melting the ink at a temperature above ambient temperature (20.degree. C.) to provide prints that possess high quality images, scratch resistance, abrasion resistance, low-temperature storage stability and flexibility, offset and pick resistance, adhesion, and other desired properties are disclosed to comprise:(a) from about 0.1% to about 30% of one or more colorants; and(b) from about 0.1 to about 99.9% of one or more reversibly-crosslinked-polymers. Components other than those listed above may be included in the ink compositions to achieve specific printer, substrate, or end use requirements. Also, the present invention also includes methods for the preparation of reversibly-crosslinked-polymers and for their use in the above-described inks. Furthermore, the disclosed phase change inks inhibit corrosion of metallic internal printer parts.

Abstract: Phase change (hot melt) ink compositions for use in a phase change (hot melt) ink jet recording device in which recording is conducted by thermally melting the ink at a temperature above ambient temperature (20.degree. C.) to provide prints that possess high quality images, scratch resistance, abrasion resistance, low-temperature storage stability and flexibility, offset and pick resistance, adhesion, and other desired properties are disclosed to comprise:(a) from about 0.1% to about 30% of one or more colorants; and(b) from about 0.1 to about 99.9% of one or more reversibly-crosslinked-polymers.Components other than those listed above may be included in the ink compositions to achieve specific printer, substrate, or end use requirements. Furthermore, the present invention also includes methods for the preparation of reversibly-crosslinked-polymers and for their use in the above-described inks.

Abstract: Phase-change (hot melt) ink compositions for use in a phase change (hot melt) ink jet recording device are disclosed to comprise:(a) from about 0.1% to about 30% of one or more colorants; and(b) from about 0.1 to about 99.9% of one or more reversibly-crosslinked-polymers.Recording is conducted by thermally melting the ink at a temperature above ambient temperature (20.degree. C.) to provide prints that possess high quality images, scratch resistance, abrasion resistance, low-temperature storage stability and flexibilty, offset and pick resistance, adhesion, and other desired properties. Components other than those listed above may be included in the ink compositions to achieve specific printer, substrate, or end use requirements. Furthermore, the present invention also includes methods for the preparation of reversibly-crosslinked-polymers and for their use in the above-described inks.

Abstract: A low molecular weight lignin fraction having a pre-selected molecular weight range prepared from lignin solution by ultrafiltration. The invention also relates to phenol-formaldehyde resin modified by the lignin fraction, adhesive comprising the modified resin, and a method for producing the lignin fraction and the resin.

Abstract: The invention concerns the waste liquor from the chemical-thermal pulping of fibre boards and particle boards containing bonding agents. The waste liquor is produced through a procedure in which fibre boards and wood particle boards are first chopped into shreds and, in a subsequent step, pulped according to a chemical-thermal procedure which dissolves the wood structure. The liquid remaining after the separation of the cellulose is retained as waste liquor and used as extender for wood adhesives.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for manufacturing surfactants for hydrocarbon by modifying the paper making black liquor resin using modifying agents. The process is to react or combine an alkaline aqueous solution, chemical substances such as olefin, aromatic hydrocarbon, and fatty acids, amino acids, phospholipids as well as one or more of the surfactants for petroleum recovery with 20%-80% of the paper making black liquor resin, the reaction lasting for 1-3 hours at the temperature of 80.degree.-100.degree. C. and ordinary pressure, the pH value of the reaction mixture being kept at 10-12. The surfactant prepared by this method can be effectively used in the recovery of thick oil, asphalt emulsification for road pavement and the oil driving in tertiary recovery oil drainage in petroleum recovery. It has remarkable viscosity reducing effect on petroleum, its emulsification ability being strong, its viscosity reducing rate for 3.0.times.10.sup.5 -5.0.times.10.sup.

Abstract: Tannin containing polymers, their method of production and methods of using as water treatment agents are disclosed. The tannin containing polymers comprise copolymers of tannin and a cationic monomer. Another embodiment comprises tannin containing polymers of tannin, cationic monomer and at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of an anionic monomer and a nonionic monomer.

Abstract: A stable composition for suppressing dust which comprises 0.1 to 35 parts by weight of a water-soluble lignosulfonate anionic surfactant, 0.1 to 35 parts by weight of one or more non-ionic surfactants, 5 to 85 parts by weight of a petroleum resin, and 1 to 99 parts by weight of water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive composition for manufacturing plywood for exterior application including:a) 121 parts by weight phenolic resin;b) 5 to 121 parts by weight isocyanate;c) 1 to 40 parts by weight tannin selected from the group consisting of pine, quebracho, mimosa, and combinations thereof;d) 1 to 15 parts by weight paraformaldehyde or formaldehyde solutions in water;e) 5 to 50 parts by weight of water; andf) an amount of filler comprising inorganic and/or organic materials for providing the composition with the desired viscosity.

Abstract: A binding agent comprising 95 to 50% by weight of a furan resin, 5 to 50% by weight of lignin from the Organosolv process and organic and/or inorganic acid curing agents useful for the production of curable molding compositions, high temperature-stable molding substances and refractory products, especially casting cores and casting molds.

Abstract: Fast cure and "pre-cure" resistance thermosetting adhesives and methods for their production useful for binding lignocellulosic materials together, are disclosed.A fast curing adhesive is obtained by cross-linking binary phenol-formaldehyde consisting of high average molecular weight phenolformaldehyde (PF) resin and low average molecular weight PF resin with lignin. A "pre-cure" resistant adhesive is obtained by cross-linking a PF resin, such as binary phenol-formaldehyde, with a lignin with the addition of ammonia preferably in the form of an ammonium salt. The lignin may be obtained from different wood pulping waste materials including that recovered from the sulphite, kraft, organosolv or steam hydrolysed wood pulping processes. The adhesive can be produced as an aqueous solution of dispersion, and used in either a basic or acidic environment.

Abstract: A method for controlling the permeability of a petroleum-bearing subterranean formation including the steps of producing from biomass, a water-insoluble viscous biomass oil, and injecting the biomass oil into the petroleum bearing formation to decrease the permeability of at least some of the formation for altering flow paths through the formation to increase petroleum yield.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing water-soluble resin and a resin product made by that method, the method including the steps of supplying a volume of an acidic pyrolysis oil, raising the pH of the oil above 7.0 to partially polymerize the oil, and heating the partially polymerized oil to encourage further polymerization to form the resin product.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive, a laminar structure, and non-woven article fabricated from a blend comprising:from about 50 percent by weight to about 5 percent by weight of a butene-1 homopolymer or copolymer;from about 50 percent by weight to about 95 percent by weight of a tackifying resin;from a 0.01 to about 1 phr of a nucleating agent;up to about 1 part per hundred (phr) of a stabilizer;up to about 30 phr of a plasticizer; andup to about 30 phr of a wax.

Abstract: A flame-retardant olefin polymer composition containing 100 parts by weight of a resin component, said resin component consisting essentially of the following (a) and (b):(a) 60-99% by weight of a copolymer of ethylene and a carboxyl-containing monomer or a derivative thereof and(b) 1-40% by weight of an olefin polymer modified with an unsaturated carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof; and(c) 20-200 parts by weight of an inorganic flame retardant.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition and a molded article obtained therefrom are disclosed. The composition comprises a polyolefin and a modified polymer obtained by graft-copolymerizing an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid or an anhydride thereof to a specific ethylene-propylene-based copolymer rubber. The molded article obtained from the composition has an increased impact strength and improved workability in finishing, particularly coating with an urethane coating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive composition for manufacturing glued laminated beams and wood constructions. One component of the adhesive composition is resorcinol-phenol resin. Resorcinol-phenol adhesives are as such known in the prior art. The main ingredients of these adhesives are resorcinol, formaldehyde and phenol. Among the drawbacks in the use and production of resorcinol-phenol adhesives are their high price and the fact that the raw materials are difficult to obtain. The purpose for employing the adhesive composition of the invention is to eliminate some of the difficulties connected with the availability of the raw materials, particularly resorcinol, and to help produce a new, more economical resorcinol-phenol based adhesive composition.

Abstract: A low cost method of binding lignocellulosic materials utilizing a novel ammonium based spent sulphite liquor, with phenol and formaldehyde or phenol-formaldehyde thermosetting resin as the binder is disclosed. Phenol-formaldehyde which normally reacts with ammonium lignosulfonate under acidic conditions and is unstable under these conditions, can be dispersed or otherwise held in suspension and can be mixed direct with the material by spraying. The constituants of the novel binder can also be mechanically dispersed when in dry powder form. The binder has improved adhesion characteristics and a shorter cure time over existing binders using a spent sulphite liquor base when in combination with phenol-formaldehyde.

Abstract: A method is described for making adhesive from biomass. A liquefaction oil is prepared from lignin-bearing plant material and a phenolic fraction is extracted therefrom. The phenolic fraction is reacted with formaldehyde to yield a phenol-formaldehyde resin.

Abstract: A lignin product-containing binder and a process for its production are described.The lignin product consists of chlorolignin which has been treated with strong alkali (NaOH) for preferably 0.5-3 h. at 50.degree.-100.degree. C. and a pH of 10-13.5. The alkali-treated chlorolignin product can be used on its own as a binder component or, preferably, together with phenol-formaldehyde. The weight ratio phenol/lignin product is suitably from 4:1 to 1:4.

Abstract: Modified phenol-formaldehyde resins, and processes for their preparation, are described wherein board or paper pulping process waste liquor is used as the modifier. The resins may contain, based on solids contents of both resin and waste liquor, from 1:10 to 10:1 parts by weight. These resins are cheaper than conventional resins and also use the waste-liquor without any purification step.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the production of optionally foamed polyurethane plastics, particularly shaped articles, using certain denatured biomasses as reactive fillers. The fillers in question comprise biomasses based on microorganisms and the derivatives and decomposition products of microorganisms, particularly biologically purified sludges, which have been deodorized and irreversibly denatured by reaction with isocyanates and/or carbonyl compounds and compounds capable of aminoplast and/or phenoplast formation.