Abstract: The present invention relates generally to wall repair compounds such as joint compounds, spackling compounds, and the like used to repair imperfections in walls or fill joints between adjacent wallboard panels. Particularly, the present invention relates to such a wall repair compound that comprises a dust-reduction additive that reduces the quantity of airborne dust generated when the hardened compound is sanded. The dust-reduction additive also synergistically imparts water resistance and adhesion to the wall repair compounds to which it is added. More specifically, in one embodiment, the dust-reduction additive is an emulsion comprising colloidally-protected, wax-based microstructures comprising paraffin that is chemically encapsulated by polyvinyl alcohol.

Abstract: A fire resistant wallboard with carbon black and expandable graphite. A carbon black layer is positioned between the conventional cover sheet and a gypsum core with embedded expandable graphite. The carbon black layer may be employed either with one of the cover sheets or with both of the cover sheets.

Abstract: An asphalt composition having a low VOC content composed of an asphalt material; a volatile methylated siloxane from the group of linear methylated siloxane, cyclic methylated siloxane, branched methylated siloxane and any mixtures thereof and fillers, additives organic VOC solvents conventionally used in such a composition, wherein the composition has a VOC level that allows the composition to be used in venues having restricted low levels of VOC.

Abstract: A joint compound system includes a drying type ready mix joint compound and a gas generation ingredient added to the ready mix joint compound just prior to use. In some aspects, the gas generation ingredient includes sodium percarbonate. In an aspect, the formulation includes a peroxide stabilizer. The peroxide stabilizer can include sodium silicate. The use of the gas generation ingredient and peroxide stabilizer create an extended period of gas generation, leading to an expansion of the mix joint compound during application, which reduces shrinkage after application, and eliminates the needs for multiple coatings.

Abstract: An asphalt composition having a low VOC content composed of an asphalt material; a volatile methylated siloxane from the group of linear methylated siloxane, cyclic methylated siloxane, branched methylated siloxane and any mixtures thereof and fillers, additives organic VOC solvents conventionally used in such a composition, wherein the composition has a VOC level that allows the composition to be used in venues having restricted low levels of VOC.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to wall repair compounds such as joint compounds, spackling compounds, and the like used to repair imperfections in walls or fill joints between adjacent wallboard panels. Particularly, the present invention relates to such a wall repair compound that comprises a dust-reduction additive that reduces the quantity of airborne dust generated when the hardened compound is sanded. The dust-reduction additive also synergistically imparts water resistance and adhesion to the wall repair compounds to which it is added. More specifically, in one embodiment, the dust-reduction additive is an emulsion comprising colloidally-protected, wax-based microstructures comprising paraffin that is chemically encapsulated by polyvinyl alcohol.

Abstract: A joint compound formulation is a mixture of a clay, cellulose ethers, expanded perlite, an adhesive, limestone, water, and a surfactant. The surfactant includes an alkyl trisiloxane. In addition a foam stabilizer, sodium dodecyl diphenyl ether disulfonate, may be added to the formulation.

Abstract: This disclosure describes formulations and methods for dust control, for example, coal topping, a term which refers to the application of liquid products to the top of coal loads, such as those in open topped coal hopper railcars as commonly used today to transport coal. Disclosed herein are asphalt-based emulsion formulations that accomplish dust control during industrial operations in which dust handling is required.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to phase-change materials (“PCM” or “PCM materials”) made from colloidally-protected wax-based microstructures. This invention also relates to such PCM materials configured in various physical forms. This invention further relates to a process of configuring such PCM materials for a variety of end-use applications in which dampening of temperature fluctuations by absorption and desorption of heat is desired. This invention further relates to preparing colloidally-protected wax-based microstructures in particulate form that function as PCM materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to wall repair compounds such as joint compounds, spackling compounds, and the like used to repair imperfections in walls or fill joints between adjacent wallboard panels. Particularly, the present invention relates to such a wall repair compound comprising a dust reduction additive that reduces the quantity of airborne dust generated when the hardened compound is sanded and also exhibits improved adhesive properties. The dust reduction additive also imparts adhesion to the wall repair compounds to which it is added, for example to a joint compound. The dust reduction additive is a powder prepared from colloidally-protected, wax-based microstructure dispersions.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to wall repair compounds such as joint compounds, spackling compounds, and the like used to repair imperfections in walls or fill joints between adjacent wallboard panels. Particularly, the present invention relates to such a wall repair compound comprising a dust reducing additive that reduces the quantity of airborne dust generated when the hardened compound is sanded. The dust reducing additive also imparts adhesion to the wall repair compounds to which it is added, for example to a joint compound. The dust reducing additive comprises microcrystalline-wax based emulsion.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to joint compounds for sealing exterior sheathing wallboards applied on the exterior of buildings. This invention also relates to a process of preparing such exterior joint compounds. The joint compounds of this invention comprise an aqueous emulsion system and provide water resistance comparable to the substrate on which they are applied, that is, the exterior sheathing wallboards.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to wall repair compounds such as joint compounds, spackling compounds, and the like used to repair imperfections in walls or fill joints between adjacent wallboard panels. Particularly, the present invention relates to such a wall repair compound that comprises a dust-reduction additive that reduces the quantity of airborne dust generated when the hardened compound is sanded. The dust-reduction additive also synergistically imparts water resistance and adhesion to the wall repair compounds to which it is added. More specifically, in one embodiment, the dust-reduction additive is an emulsion comprising colloidally-protected, wax-based microstructures comprising paraffin that is chemically encapsulated by polyvinyl alcohol.

Abstract: This disclosure describes formulations and methods for dust control, for example, coal topping, a term which refers to the application of liquid products to the top of coal loads, such as those in open topped coal hopper railcars as commonly used today to transport coal. Disclosed herein are asphalt-based emulsion formulations that accomplish dust control during industrial operations in which dust handling is required.

Abstract: This invention relates to colloidally-protected, wax-based microstructures and dispersions thereof. More specifically, this invention relates to powders prepared from colloidally-protected, wax-based microstructure dispersions and process of making such powders. This invention also relates to a various end-use compositions comprising such powders from wax-based colloidal dispersions.

Abstract: This invention relates to colloidally-protected, wax-based microstructures and dispersions thereof. More specifically, this invention relates to powders prepared from colloidally-protected, wax-based microstructure dispersions and process of making such powders. This invention also relates to a various end-use compositions comprising such powders from wax-based colloidal dispersions.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to joint compounds for sealing exterior sheathing wallboards applied on the exterior of buildings. This invention also relates to a process of preparing such exterior joint compounds. The joint compounds of this invention comprise an aqueous emulsion system and provide water resistance comparable to the substrate on which they are applied, that is, the exterior sheathing wallboards.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to wall repair compounds such as joint compounds, spackling compounds, and the like used to repair imperfections in walls or fill joints between adjacent wallboard panels. Particularly, the present invention relates to such a wall repair compound that comprises a dust-reduction additive that reduces the quantity of airborne dust generated when the hardened compound is sanded. The dust-reduction additive also synergistically imparts water resistance and adhesion to the wall repair compounds to which it is added. More specifically, in one embodiment, the dust-reduction additive is an emulsion comprising colloidally-protected, wax-based microstructures comprising paraffin that is chemically encapsulated by polyvinyl alcohol.

Abstract: This disclosure describes formulations and methods for dust control, for example, coal topping, a term which refers to the application of liquid products to the top of coal loads, such as those in open topped coal hopper railcars as commonly used today to transport coal. Disclosed herein are asphalt-based emulsion formulations that accomplish dust control during industrial operations in which dust handling is required.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to wall repair compounds such as joint compounds, spackling compounds, and the like used to repair imperfections in walls or fill joints between adjacent wallboard panels. Particularly, the present invention relates to such a wall repair compound comprising a dust reducing additive that reduces the quantity of airborne dust generated when the hardened compound is sanded. The dust reducing additive also imparts adhesion to the wall repair compounds to which it is added, for example to a joint compound. The dust reducing additive comprises microcrystalline-wax based emulsion.