Abstract: The present invention relates to a fire-retardant material and method. More specifically, the present invention relates to an insulating, fire-retardant coating (and method) that shields underlying substrates from thermal and other types of insult. The invented coating is especially applicable to energy transport means including oil pipelines. The invented coating and method is also useful in providing a insulating and fire-resistant coating for a variety of substrates including but not limited to: concrete, metals, foamed polymeric materials (i.e. styrofoam), gypsum, synthetics and other substrates.

Abstract: The present invention imparts fire-retardancy upon cellulosic products utilizing a cost-effective, non-toxic, and reliable process. Unlike previous methods which impart superficial fire-retardant coatings upon finished products, the present process treats the individual cellulosic particles (i.e. fibers, chips etc.) that make up cellulose-based particle products. Treating the individual particles provides fire-retardancy throughout the entire length and width of the product. This full-depth retardancy provides superior protection, especially in catastrophic fires where the surface coat of other products can be compromised.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fire-retardant materia and method. More specifically, the present invention relates to an insulating, fire-retardant coating (and method) that shields underlying substrates from thermal and other types of insult. The invented coating is especially applicable to energy transport means including oil pipelines. The invented coating and method is also useful in providing a insulating and fire-resistant coating for a variety of substrates including but not limited to: concrete, metals, foamed polymeric materials (i.e. styrofoam), gypsum, synthetics and other substrates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-purpose bio-material useful as a bone filler, bio-adhesive, bone cement and bone graft. One preferred embodiment of the present invention generally comprises: potassium phosphate, a metal oxide (i.e. MgO), a calcium containing compound, a sugar and an aqueous solution. Exemplary calcium containing compounds include but are not limited to tri-calcium phosphates. The present invention is particularly useful as a bio-adhesive for bone, ligament, and other soft tissue and has surprising and unexpected osteoproliferative effects. The composition can be used for a variety of other uses.