Abstract: A urea-formaldehyde resin useful as a binder for making a variety of products, and a method for making the resin. The resin is prepared by reacting formaldehyde, urea, and ammonia in at least a two under alkaline conditions and optionally neutralizing the resin in a third step. The urea-formaldehyde resin thus produced has good resistance to hydrolysis, cures quickly, and is characterized by low formaldehyde emissions (release).

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion of small particles of a phenol/formaldehyde novolac resin, referred to as a dispersed novolac resin, useful for example as a binder in preparing glass fiber insulation. The dispersed novolac resin is produced by preparing a molten novolac resin, cooling, adding water and optionally a surfactant and then adding a protective colloid. Additional water is added to provide the desired dispersion.

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.

Abstract: A composition of matter (resin) useful for imparting wet strength to paper products is prepared from a polyamine, a polycarboxylic acid or ester, a dialdehyde and epichlorohydrin. Wet strengthened paper products made using the resin are more easily repulped than paper products made with conventional wet strength agents.

Abstract: A composition of matter (resin) useful for imparting wet strength to paper products is prepared from a polyamine, a polycarboxylic acid or ester, a dialdehyde and epichlorohydrin. Wet strengthened paper products made using the resin are more easily repulped than paper products made with conventional wet strength agents.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a stable phenolic dispersion of hydrophilic phenolic resin polymer using polyvinyl alcohol as protective colloid. Incorporation of a small proportion of an etherified bisphenol-A resin into an aqueous solution of a phenolic resin and a protective colloid (e.g., polyvinyl alcohol) forms a stable dispersion with low volatile organics content.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a phenolic resin composition useful for preparing a binder for reinforced composites, to a binder for reinforced composites made using the phenolic resin composition, and to a reinforced composite made using the binder. The phenolic resin composition of the present invention contains an aqueous mixture of: (a) a resole formed by reacting phenol with formaldehyde at a mole ratio of formaldehyde to phenol ranging from about 0.6:1 to about 4:1 and (b) a sulfite or bisulfite, wherein the resole has a pH at least about 7 and less than 9.5 and the composition contains from about 0.007 to about 0.4 mole equivalent of sulfur per mole of phenol.

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.

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.

Abstract: The novel composition of the present invention comprises a paper-like sheet material or a non-woven mat which contains water-insoluble gypsum anhydrite microfibers and a cellulosic binder, such as cellulose fibers, optionally with glass fibers, which has surprising fire-retardant properties. Typical paper processing methods or wet process mat techniques are utilized in preparing this material. The flexible gypsum microfiber sheet or mat of this invention may be used as microfiber insulation, particularly in a fire retardant barrier.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the formaldehyde emission of composite wood products bonded with urea-formaldehyde adhesives employing the combination of a small sample chamber and an electrochemical sensor.

Abstract: A thermosetting composition comprising the combination of an unsaturated polyester resin and a polyamino compound having a plurality of secondary or primary amino moieties.

Abstract: A coated panel formed from a self-supporting cellulosic substrate and a top coating containing a thermoset resin having about 0.1-1.5 wt % free formaldehyde admixed with said resin; and (b) a thermoplastic polymer thoroughly admixed with said resin, wherein said thermoplastic polymer exhibits amine groups capable of reacting with at least some of the free formaldehyde under resin curing conditions. The coated panel can be embossed with decorative patterns such as wood grain without fracture of the coated surface or significant buildup on the press or embossing die surfaces.

Abstract: A binder composition for fibrous mats, preferably inorganic fibrous mats, which is fire resistant when cured is provided. The binder composition comprises a stable mixture of an aqueous aldehyde condensation polymer-based resin, a fire retardant latex and, optionally, an effective amount of an aqueous silica colloid, wherein the weight ratio of the latex to the resin is at least 1:1 on a non-volatile weight basis. The effective amount of the silica colloid is an amount sufficient to enhance the flame resistant property of the binder composition after curing and yet remain compatible with the components of the binder composition prior to curing.

Abstract: A emulsifiable, phenolic-resole-resin-based composition comprising a low salt, urea-extended phenol aldehyde resin and an emulsifying agent, wherein the resin has a water dilutability ranging from about 2:1 to about 10:1 v/v water to resin prior to neutralization and aldehyde scavenger addition, and the method for making the same.

Abstract: A urea-formaldehyde resin useful as a binder for making a variety of products, and of a method for making the resin. The resin is prepared by reacting formaldehyde, urea, triethanolamine, and optionally ammonia in a two-step process, first under alkaline conditions and then under acidic conditions. The urea-formaldehyde resin thus produced has good resistance to hydrolysis, cures quickly without smoking, and is characterized by low formaldehyde release.

Abstract: A latent catalyzed phenolic resin composition is provided containing a thermosetting phenolic resole resin and a latent catalyst consisting essentially of a primary or secondary amine salt of a strong acid.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a phenolic resin composition useful for preparing a binder for reinforced composites, to a binder for reinforced composites made using the phenolic resin composition, and to a reinforced composite made using the binder. The phenolic resin composition of the present invention contains an aqueous mixture of: (a) a resole formed by reacting phenol with formaldehyde in the presence of an ortho directing catalyst at a mole ratio of formaldehyde to phenol ranging from about 0.7:1 to about 3:1 and (b) a water-soluble borate, wherein the composition contains at least about 0.02 equivalent of the ortho directing catalyst per mole of phenol, has a pH at least about 7 and contains from about 0.02 to about 0.5 mole borate per mole of phenol. When the ortho directing catalyst has a cation that forms an insoluble material with a borate anion, the cation is removed after the resole is formed and prior to adding the water-soluble borate.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the formaldehyde emission of composite wood products bonded with urea-formaldehyde adhesives employing the combination of a small sample chamber and an electrochemical sensor.

Abstract: Polyamidoamine-epichlorohydrin resin solutions with less than 1500 ppm of epichlorohydrin hydrolyzates after acid stabilization are produced by contacting the resin solution with either (a) dibasic phosphate salts having the general formula M.sub.2 HPO.sub.4 where M represents Na, K, or NH.sub.4, or (b) a nucleophilic alkanolamine at a temperature of less than about 50.degree. C. for a time sufficient to produce a product solution having, after stabilization with acid, less than 1500 ppm of epichlorohydrin hydrolyzates.