Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive polymeric composition comprising the blend or reaction product of butyl rubber, an olefinic polymer component, filler that includes titanium dioxide, and an unfunctionalized phenolic resin, where the composition is devoid of isocyanate or isocyanate residue.

Abstract: A thermoplastic membrane comprising at least one layer including a thermoplastic polyolefin and a functionalized polyolefin copolymer.

Abstract: A roofing membrane comprising at least one layer of a cured rubber and expandable graphite dispersed within the cured rubber.

Abstract: A building material comprising a substrate layer and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, where the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer includes expandable graphite.

Abstract: A method for preparing a bituminous roofing article, the method comprising: (i) applying a fluorine-containing compound to a plurality of granules; (ii) depositing the plurality of granules on an asphaltic substrate; where the fluorine-containing compound is defined by the formula (V) or (VI): wherein r and q are independently integers of 1 to 3; Rf is linear or branched chain perfluoroalkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; j is an integer 0 or 1, or a mixture thereof, x is 1 or 2, X is hydrogen or M, and M is an ammonium ion, an alkali metal ion, or an alkanolammonium ion; and (iii) applying a silicone oil to the surface of the granules.

Abstract: A building material comprising a substrate layer and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, where the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer includes expandable graphite.

Abstract: A roofing article comprising (i) an asphaltic substrate; and (ii) a plurality of granules disposed on a surface of the substrate, said granules including calcined kaolin that has been calcined at a temperature of at least 1000° C. and less than 1300° C.

Abstract: A process for producing a polyurethane or polyisocyanurate construction board, the process comprising of providing an A-side reactant stream that includes an isocyanate-containing compound; providing a B-side reactant stream that includes a polyol, where the B-side reactant steam includes at least 0.5 parts by weight water per 100 parts by weight polyol within the B-side stream; and mixing the A-side reactant stream with the B-side reactant stream to produce a reaction mixture.

Abstract: A process for devulcanizing EPDM rubber comprising the step of introducing sulfur-cured EPDM to an extruder, introducing from about 0.5 to about 20 wt % scavenging agent, based upon the total weight of the EPDM and scavenging agent, and mixing and masticating the EPDM at a temperature sufficient to at least partially devulcanize the sulfur-cured EPDM.

Abstract: A roofing article comprising (i) an asphaltic substrate; and (ii) a plurality of mullite-containing granules disposed on a surface of the substrate, where said mullite-containing granules include a mullite concentration of at least 35 wt % and at most 63 wt % as determined by quantitative x-ray diffraction.

Abstract: A roofing membrane comprising at least one layer of a cured rubber and expandable graphite dispersed within the cured rubber.

Abstract: A roof assembly comprising: a roof deck; a thermoplastic membrane covering the deck; and a fabric having disposed thereon expandable graphite.

Abstract: A construction composite comprising a construction article having a planar surface and a non-woven layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive disposed on the planar surface.

Abstract: A roof system comprising a substrate and thermoplastic membrane adhered to the substrate, where the thermoplastic membrane is characterized, prior to being adhered to the substrate, by a stiffness represented by a flexural modulus of less than 90 MPa, or by a Taber stiffness of less than 15, or by a Shore D hardness of less than 40, or by a combination of a flexural modulus of less than 90 MPa, a Taber stiffness of less than 15, and a Shore D hardness of less than 40.

Abstract: A multi-layered membrane comprising a first thermoplastic first layer and a second thermoplastic layer, where the second layer includes expandable graphite.

Abstract: A coated fabric comprising a fabric substrate and a coating on said substrate, the coating comprising a binder and expandable graphite dispersed throughout the binder.

Abstract: A process for devulcanizing EPDM rubber comprising the step of introducing sulfur-cured EPDM to an extruder, introducing from about 0.5 to about 20 wt % scavenging agent, based upon the total weight of the EPDM and scavenging agent, and mixing and masticating the EPDM at a temperature sufficient to at least partially devulcanize the sulfur-cured EPDM.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are based, at least in part, on the discovery of methods for encapsulating fragile insulation materials within polyisocyanurate foam to thereby provide a construction board having an advantageous balance of insulating properties and mechanical durability.

Abstract: A membrane composite comprising a polymeric membrane panel, an adhesive layer, and a release liner, where the adhesive layer is a pressure-sensitive adhesive that is at least partially cured, and includes at least two distinct regions with the at least two regions having distinct states of cure.

Abstract: A covered roof includes a roof deck, an insulation board, and a coverboard. The insulation board includes a polyurethane, a polyisocyanurate, or a mix of polyurethane and polyisocyanurate cellular structure, has a density that is less than 2.5 pounds per cubic foot, and has a first planar surface and a second planar surface, each having a facer positioned adjacent thereto. The coverboard includes a polyurethane, a polyisocyanurate, or a mix of polyurethane and polyisocyanurate cellular structure, has a density greater than about 2.5 pounds per cubic foot and less than 6 pounds per cubic foot, an iso index of at least 175, and a first planar surface and a second planar surface, each having a facer positioned adjacent thereto.