Abstract: A method of manufacturing a mineral fibre thermal insulation product comprises the sequential steps of: Forming mineral fibres from a molten mineral mixture; Spraying a substantially formaldehyde free binder solution on to the mineral fibres, the binder solution comprising: a reducing sugar, an acid precursor derivable from an inorganic salt and a source of nitrogen; Collecting the mineral fibres to which the binder solution has been applied to form a batt of mineral fibres; and Curing the batt comprising the mineral fibres and the binder which is in contact with the mineral fibres by passing the batt through a curing oven so as to provide a batt of mineral fibres held together by a substantially water insoluble cured binder.

Abstract: A transfer film (1), in particular for decorating casing components for motor vehicles or domestic appliances, including a carrier ply (3) with at least one carrier layer (31) and a transfer ply (2) arranged on the carrier ply (3), wherein the transfer ply (2) has a protective layer composite (21) having a first protective layer (5) and at least one receiving layer (4) for coating the transfer ply (2) in a coatable region (41) with at least one coating (6), wherein the at least one receiving layer (4) is arranged on the first protective layer (5) and wherein the at least one receiving layer (4) is arranged against a first surface of the transfer ply (2) facing towards the carrier ply (3). A a method for producing a transfer film, as well as a component and a method for the production thereof using a transfer film.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a mineral fibre thermal insulation product comprises the sequential steps of: Forming mineral fibres from a molten mineral mixture; Spraying a substantially formaldehyde free binder solution on to the mineral fibres, the binder solution comprising: a reducing sugar, an acid precursor derivable from an inorganic salt and a source of nitrogen; Collecting the mineral fibres to which the binder solution has been applied to form a batt of mineral fibres; and Curing the batt comprising the mineral fibres and the binder which is in contact with the mineral fibres by passing the batt through a curing oven so as to provide a batt of mineral fibres held together by a substantially water insoluble cured binder.

Abstract: A fiber product is described which includes fibers, a binder and a temperature control additive. The fiber product has properties that make it useful for a variety of applications. The fibers may be glass fibers and the product may be a fiberglass insulation product for use in buildings, vehicles, or other structures for acoustic and/or thermal insulation. The fibers may be cellulosic fibers and the product may be a wood board product. The temperature control additive is incorporated into the uncured fiber product to prevent deleterious self-heating during or after binder curing. The temperature control additive undergoes an endothermic process that consumes at least a portion of the energy generated during the exothermic curing reaction.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a mineral fibre thermal insulation product comprises the sequential steps of: Forming mineral fibres from a molten mineral mixture; Spraying a substantially formaldehyde free binder solution on to the mineral fibres, the binder solution comprising: a reducing sugar, an acid precursor derivable from an inorganic salt and a source of nitrogen; Collecting the mineral fibres to which the binder solution has been applied to form a batt of mineral fibres; and Curing the batt comprising the mineral fibres and the binder which is in contact with the mineral fibres by passing the batt through a curing oven so as to provide a batt of mineral fibres held together by a substantially water insoluble cured binder.

Abstract: Aqueous binder compositions having improved performance are provided. The aqueous binder compositions include 15 to 70 wt.% of a polymeric polycarboxylic acid, an amount up to 30 wt.% of a monomeric polycarboxylic acid, and from 5 to 55 wt.% of a monomeric polyol having at least three hydroxyl groups, wherein each wt.% is based on the total solids content of the aqueous binder composition. With respect to the polymeric polycarboxylic acid, the monomeric polycarboxylic acid, and the monomeric polyol, the ratio of molar equivalents of hydroxyl groups to carboxylic acid groups is from 0.5:1 to 2.5:1. Additionally, the weight ratio of the polymeric polycarboxylic acid to the monomeric polycarboxylic is from 0.5:1 to 14:1. It has been found that the selection of a particular weight ratio of polymeric polycarboxylic acid to monomeric polycarboxylic acid provides the improved performance to the aqueous binder composition in comparison to other formaldehyde-free binder formulations.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a mineral fibre thermal insulation product comprises the sequential steps of: Forming mineral fibres from a molten mineral mixture; Spraying a substantially formaldehyde free binder solution on to the mineral fibres, the binder solution comprising: a reducing sugar, an acid precursor derivable from an inorganic salt and a source of nitrogen; Collecting the mineral fibres to which the binder solution has been applied to form a batt of mineral fibres; and Curing the batt comprising the mineral fibres and the binder which is in contact with the mineral fibres by passing the batt through a curing oven so as to provide a batt of mineral fibres held together by a substantially water insoluble cured binder.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a mineral fibre thermal insulation product comprises the sequential steps of: Forming mineral fibres from a molten mineral mixture; Spraying a substantially formaldehyde free binder solution on to the mineral fibres, the binder solution comprising: a reducing sugar, an acid precursor derivable from an inorganic salt and a source of nitrogen; Collecting the mineral fibres to which the binder solution has been applied to form a batt of mineral fibres; and Curing the batt comprising the mineral fibres and the binder which is in contact with the mineral fibres by passing the batt through a curing oven so as to provide a batt of mineral fibres held together by a substantially water insoluble cured binder.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a mineral fibre thermal insulation product comprises the sequential steps of: Forming mineral fibres from a molten mineral mixture; Spraying a substantially formaldehyde free binder solution on to the mineral fibres, the binder solution comprising: a reducing sugar, an acid precursor derivable from an inorganic salt and a source of nitrogen; Collecting the mineral fibres to which the binder solution has been applied to form a batt of mineral fibres; and Curing the batt comprising the mineral fibres and the binder which is in contact with the mineral fibres by passing the batt through a curing oven so as to provide a batt of mineral fibres held together by a substantially water insoluble cured binder.

Abstract: An insulation product is disclosed that includes a plurality of glass fibers and a cross-linked formaldehyde-free binder composition at least partially coating the glass fibers. The glass fibers have an average fiber diameter in the range of 8 HT (2.03 ?m) to 15 HT (3.81 ?m). The insulation product is structured such that at least 30% by weight of the glass fibers in the insulation product are oriented within +/?15° of a common plane defined by a length and width of the insulation product. The insulation product has a density, when uncompressed, between 0.2 pcf and 1.6 pcf.

Abstract: An insulation product with an improved material efficiency is disclosed comprising a plurality of glass fibers and a cross-linked formaldehyde-free binder composition at least partially coating the glass fibers. The glass fibers have an average fiber diameter in the range of 8 HT (2.03 ?m) to 15 HT (3.81 ?m). At a density (x) between 0.2 pcf and 1.6 pcf, the insulation product may achieve a material efficiency (y), expressed as R·ft2/lb, that meets or exceeds a value (y) that satisfies Formula (VII): y=40.1916068x2?120.5813540x+129.628397??Formula (VII) .

Abstract: An insulation product is disclosed comprising a plurality of glass fibers; and a cross-linked formaldehyde-free binder composition at least partially coating the glass fibers. The glass fibers have an average fiber diameter in the range of 8 HT (2.03 ?m) to 15 HT (3.81 ?m). At a density (x) between 0.3 pcf and 1.6 pcf, the insulation product may achieve a thermal conductivity (y) less than or equal to that which satisfies Formula (III): y=0.116x2?0.3002x+0.4219.

Abstract: Disclosed are formaldehyde-free, thermally-curable, alkaline, aqueous binder compositions. Also disclosed are compositions comprising formaldehyde-free, thermally-curable binder compositions, as described herein, applied to non-woven fibers. Uses of the disclosed binder compositions as binders for non-woven fibers are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are formaldehyde-free, thermally-curable, alkaline, aqueous binder compositions. Also disclosed are compositions comprising formaldehyde-free, thermally-curable binder compositions, as described herein, applied to non-woven fibers. Uses of the disclosed binder compositions as binders for non-woven fibers are also disclosed.

Abstract: A fibrous insulation product is discloses comprising a plurality of randomly oriented fibers and a thermoset aqueous binder composition at least partially coating said fibers. The binder composition comprises at least one long-chain polyol having at least two hydroxyl groups and a number average molecular weight of at least 2,000 Daltons, a cross-linking agent comprising at least two carboxylic acid groups, and a short-chain polyol having at least two hydroxyl groups and a number average molecular weight less than 2,000 Daltons, wherein a ratio of long-chain polyol to short-chain polyol is from 0.1/0.9 to 0.9/0.1.

Abstract: An aqueous binder composition is disclosed that comprises at least one long-chain polyol having at least two hydroxyl groups and a number average molecular weight of at least 2,000 Daltons; a primary cross-linking agent comprising at least two carboxylic acid groups; and a secondary cross-linking agent comprising a short-chain polyol having at least two hydroxyl groups and a number average molecular weight less than 2,000 Daltons.

Abstract: A low-tack aqueous binder composition is disclosed that includes at least 30.0% by weight of a polymeric crosslinking agent comprising at least two carboxylic acid groups, based on the total solids content of the binder composition; 10.0% to 50.0% by weight of a polyol having at least two hydroxyl groups, based on the total solids content of the binder composition; wherein the polyol comprises a sugar alcohol, an alkanolamine, pentaerythritol, or mixtures thereof; 1.5% to 15.0% by weight of an additive blend comprising one or more process additives, based on the total solids content of the binder composition; and 0 to 3.0% by weight of a silane coupling agent, based on the total solids content of the binder composition. The aqueous binder composition has an uncured pH between 4.0 and 7.0 and an uncured a peak tack force of no greater than 80 grams at 60% binder solids.

Abstract: An aqueous binder composition is disclosed that includes 5.0% by weight to 50.0% by weight of a monomeric polyol having at least four hydroxyl groups, based on the total solids content of the aqueous binder composition; and at least 50.0% by weight of a cross-linking agent comprising a polymeric polycarboxylic acid having at least two carboxylic acid groups, based on the total solids content of the aqueous binder composition. The aqueous binder composition includes a ratio of molar equivalents of carboxylic acid groups to hydroxyl groups is between 0.15/1.0 and 2.23/1 and has a pH of 2.2 to 4.0 and a viscosity at 40% solids and 25° C. of 10 cP to 60 cP.

Abstract: An aqueous binder composition is disclosed that comprises at least one long-chain polyol having at least two hydroxyl groups and a number average molecular weight of at least 2,000 Daltons; a primary cross-linking agent comprising at least two carboxylic acid groups; and a secondary cross-linking agent comprising a short-chain polyol having at least two hydroxyl groups and a number average molecular weight less than 2,000 Daltons.

Abstract: A valve diaphragm includes a flange portion and a diaphragm portion. It is proposed that it includes a data carrier contained in a housing and that the housing is arranged on an edge of the flange portion so as to be at least partially visible when seen from outside onto the edge.