Abstract: Syndiotactic polypropylene blends having a unique set of mechanical properties may be prepared by blending syndiotactic polypropylene with a high molecular weight mineral oil, an ultra low density polyethylene, or both. The syndiotactic polypropylene blends of the present invention have been found to have reduced flexural modulus, reduced haze, improved impact strength and shorter injection molding cycle times. It has been determined that the addition of about 5 to about 10 percent high molecular weight mineral oil to a syndiotactic polypropylene can decrease flexural modulus values by about 25 to about 30 percent. Moreover, the addition of up to about 10 percent mineral oil to the syndiotactic polypropylene material does not show signs of bleeding or impair clarity, in fact, percent haze values are slightly improved with the addition of mineral oil.

Abstract: A process for producing solid creatine-containing dosage forms, wherein a) a mixture which comprises at least one thermoplastic, physiologically tolerated, water-soluble or water-swellable polymeric binder and creatine, and contains 1 to 20 mol of water per mol of creatine is prepared, b) the mixture is plasticated at or above the softening point of the polymeric binder, preferably with at least partial evaporation of the water, c) the plasticated mixture is shaped to dosage forms and cooled.

Abstract: A production process for a long fiber-filled thermoplastic resin composition using an apparatus having an extruder with at least two raw material feeding ports and a resin impregnating bath at the tip of the extruder, comprising the steps of feeding a resin mixture to a first feeding port provided at an upstream position of the extruder, feeding alkaline earth metals to a second feeding port provided at a downstream position of the extruder, melt-kneading to a mixture, allowing the obtained molten resin mixture to flow into the resin impregnating bath, passing a continuous fiber bundle through the molten resin mixture in the resin impregnating bath to impregnate the continuous fiber bundle with the resin mixture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process and an apparatus for producing solid dosage forms by molding plastic active ingredient-containing mixtures with use of a continuously operating molding tool with two parts which cooperate to mold the plastic mixture, with at least one part having a plurality of depressions to receive and mold the plastic mixture, wherein one part has at least two groups, which differ in volume and/or shape, of depressions. Dosage forms which differ in shape or size are obtained in one step.

Abstract: A process for producing solid dosage forms by forming a plastic mixture of at least one polymeric binder, at least one active ingredient and, where appropriate, conventional additives, and shaping the plastic mixture to the solid dosage forms using a mold, wherein an agent which modifies the surface properties is applied in finely divided form to the surface of the plastic, mixture during the shaping is described. The agent which modifies the surface properties is preferably a surfactant, a lipophilic compound, an antioxidant, a coloring agent or an agent with antistatic effect and/or lubricant effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a molded article laminated with fabric wherein a thermoplastic resin (A) has a fabric, made up of fibers of a highly heat resisting thermoplastic resin (B), adhered to the surface thereof, wherein the thermoplastic resin (A) of the molding contains the highly heat resisting thermoplastic resin (B) constituting the fibers and wherein the highly heat resisting thermoplastic resin (B) is present as a microdispersion of melt-blended minute particles in the thermoplastic resin (A), and a method not only for reprocessing the mold flashes at the time of the preparation of molded articles laminated with fabric but also for reprocessing the defective molded articles laminated with fabric which come from the production line and are destined to be discarded.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing sheets, films, and articles of manufacture from a corn zein resin. A wet corn zein resin is formed including corn zein and a fatty acid, and the wet zein resin is cold rolled into sheets. The sheets are dried, and the dried zein resin is processed to form sheets, films, and/or articles of manufacture.

Abstract: A process for producing pellets comprising biologically active substances in which the biologically active substances are homogeneously dispersed in a matrix based on at least one thermoplastic polymer, which polymer has in aqueous medium a pH-dependent solubility, by homogeneous mixing of the starting materials in the melt and subsequent extrusion and shaping, which comprises the shaping being performed in a cooling medium in which the pellets are not soluble or dispersible.

Abstract: A plastic particle is formed of a plastic material having at least one integral protruding ring disposed on its outer surface. The ring may be continuous or intermittent around a perimeter of the plastic particle. Preferably, the particles have an outer diameter in the range of 0.007 inches to 0.040 inches.

Abstract: A method for producing an aqueous ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) composition that ensures efficient removal of alcohol not worsening the environment in and around working areas, and which provides EVOH pellets of the aqueous composition, which can be produced stably and can be washed rapidly, the method involving introducing an EVOH solution that contains at least 50 parts by weight, relative to 100 parts by weight of EVOH therein, of an alcohol having a boiling point of not higher than 100° C., into a vessel, and contacting it with water vapor in the vessel, thereby letting the alcohol out along with water vapor and taking the resulting aqueous EVOH composition that contains from 0 to 10 parts by weight of the alcohol and from 10 to 500 parts by weight of water, relative to 100 parts by weight of EVOH therein, out of the vessel; and the EVOH pellets obtained by cutting the aqueous EVOH composition obtained in the method.

Abstract: A process for preparing polyester pellets which involves blending polyethylene terephthalate and polyethylene isophthalate copolymer before solid state polymerization, the polyethylene isophthalate copolymer being composed of dicarboxylic acid constituent units derived from dicarboxylic acids containing terephthalic acid and isophthalic acid and diol constituent units derived from diols containing ethylene glycol and 1,3-bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)benzene, palletizing the blend and crystallizing the pellets.

Abstract: The present invention includes a composition having a co-continuous interconnecting channel morphology. These co-continuous interconnecting channels are predominately occupied with a polymer and particles that control the surface properties of the composition. The polymer composition may be used to form a desired shaped article such as plug type inserts and liners for closed containers, or it may be formed into a film, sheet, bead or pellet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing shaped inorganic cyanide bodies, especially made of alkaline metal cyanides and alkaline earth metal cyanides, by pressing particulate inorganic cyanide obtained by means of a crystallization method. According to the invention, a cyanide crystallate separated from a mother liquor by means of a solid-liquid separation device and containing 2-15 wt. % water is fed to a forming device without the addition of an auxiliary forming agent and placed under pressure and compressed to form shaped bodies containing 0.1-12 wt. % water. The amount of water contained by the shaped bodies is always less than that contained in the crystallates used for the production thereof. Preferably, the crystallite is pressed out of a rotary filter or a centrifuge at a temperature of more than 40° C. to form shaped bodies containing 0.2-6 wt. % residual water. The inventive method can be carried out in a more economical manner than previously known methods using dried cyanide.

Abstract: A method for processing an impact modifier material having a core and shell molecular structure comprises working the impact modifier material in a mild extruder to a state such that at least a portion of the shells of the impact modifier material fuse together to form an impact modifier material output, and pelletizing the impact modifier output. The output is preferably pellitized, and produces pellets having a narrow size distribution.

Abstract: A nanocomposite reinforced polymer and blends produced therefrom used for engineering and other purposes with mechanical properties such as stiffness, elasticity, tensile strength and lubricity which can be varied by metering the polymers and nanocomposite polymers prior to and during extrusion and by modifying the extrusion process by varying the parameters thereof including time, temperature and overall cool down time as well as controlling the draw down extrusion ratio, and the application in multilayer extrusion. The mechanical properties of the final resultant nanocomposite reinforced polymer blend can be accurately controlled by varying the mixing proportions with pure virgin polymers and copolymers. This unique process provides a method for customizing the mechanical properties of a nanocomposite reinforced polymer blend to specific target values which may exceed or be located between the mechanical properties values of the individual components of the resultant polymer blend.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a composition useful in telecommunications jacketing comprising: (i) introducing a polyolefin into the first mixing zone of a melt/mixer having first and second mixing zones; (ii) introducing particulate carbon black per se or a premix of said carbon black and polyolefin into the first mixing zone, said carbon black being in an amount of about 2 to about 50 percent based on the weight of the polyolefin introduced into the first mixing zone; (iii) melting the polyolefin in the presence of the carbon black in the first mixing zone; (iv) mixing the carbon black and the molten polyolefin in the first mixing zone to provide a molten mixture; (v) passing the molten mixture from step (iv) into the second mixing zone; (vi) adding sufficient polyolefin to the molten mixture from step (v) to dilute the carbon black to a level of about 2 to about 3 percent by weight based on the weight of the total polyolefin in the melt/mixer; (vii) mixing the added polyolefin with the molten mix

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the preparation of pigment granules that are readily dispersible, robust, and have a reduced liability to dusting, preferably without the use of substantial quantities of binder, if any at all. The method comprises mixing at least one pigment selected from the group consisting of iron oxides, chromium oxides, cobalt blues, mixed metal oxides, carbon blacks and titanium oxides, with water to form a mixture having a dough-like consistency. The mixture is then extruded through at least one die to form extruded granules, thereby also compacting the mixture, which increases the strength of the granules. The extruded granules are then dried so that the final water content of the granules is less than substantially 5%.

Abstract: A process for preparing a vacuole-free polymer is disclosed. Extruded polymer resin is cooled at a rate of less than 50° C./sec. to a temperature that is 1 to 20° C. above the glass transition temperature of the polymer resin and the resin is then cut.

Abstract: A blade member manufacturing process using no mold and a developer quantity control blade manufacturing process using this blade member are disclosed in which a material for the blade member is extruded onto a charge control face face-transferring sheet in a uniform thickness, and solidified to form a layer, and the layer is cut into the shape of a blade member.

Abstract: Described is a process for preparing a powder coating material, in which a mixture comprising binders, pigments and also, where appropriate, fillers, additives and cross linkers is extruded and then ground. The pigment fraction of this mixture at least in part comprises surface-modified effect pigment that has been coated with a low molecular mass polyethylene or polypropylene. Also, described is a powder coating material prepared by this process and the use of effect pigments coated with low molecular mass polyethylene or polypropylene to prepare powder coating materials.

Abstract: A method for stabilizing material physical properties of recyclable bumpers comprising the steps of: separating coating from raw material obtained by cleaning, fracturing and drying recyclable bumpers, to thereby make a recycled matrix; mixing an additive with the recycled matrix; melting and extruding the mixed matrix with an extrusion machine; cutting the molten and extruded matrix to produce pellets; introducing the pellets into a tank of a predetermined capacity; and mixing the pellets in the tank for a predetermined period of time while delivering the pellets in the tank to an introduction opening of the tank again for reintroduction into the tank in parallel with the pellets that are newly introduced.

Abstract: A granular material for use as a filter in the purification of sewage. The granular material is comprised of pre-sorted and cleaned plastic material wastes. A process for producing the same is provided.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomeric compositions and processes for preparing the compositions comprising a blend of polypropylene, styrene-ethylene butylene-styrene copolymer, ethylene-propylene-diene monomer elastomer, linear low density polyethylene, peroxide crosslinking agent and a crosslinking coagent. The peroxide crosslinking agent and crosslinking coagent provide a crosslinking system. The compositions improve melt strength and increase resistance to flow and tear. The composition may further comprise mineral oil, antioxidant, colorant, a processing aid and stabilizer and mixtures thereof. The processes for preparing thermoplastic elastomeric compositions are particularly useful in microcellular injection molding to form articles with improved surface characteristics.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing molded materials of a thermosetting resin composition in a method of granulating a molding material of the thermosetting resin composition, in which a sheet producing step for transferring the molding material in a molten state to a subsequent stage while processing the same material into a sheet type material of a predetermined thickness, a first processing step for cutting the sheet type material, which has thus been transferred to a stage for carrying out this step, in parallel with the transfer direction thereof to a predetermined width, and thereby obtaining a processed body of laterally arranged rows of elongated string-like materials, a step of cutting the processed body, which is obtained in the first processing step, to a predetermined length with respect to the transfer direction, a transfer direction changing step for transferring the processed body, which has been subjected to the cutting step, to a subsequent stage by changing the transfer direction of the processed body

Abstract: Manufacturing process of a sulfoaluminate or ferroaluminate cement, cement obtained by this process, and installation for implementation. The invention concerns a manufacturing process of cement (1) from a mixture (2) containing CaCO3, Al2O3 and/or Al(OH)3, CaSO4, SiO2 and/or a product containing silica or silicates such as clay, these compounds being present in the anhydrous or hydrated form, individually or in combination.

Abstract: A process prepares expandable propylene polymer beads by mixing propylene polymer melt with a volatile organic blowing agent and with a nucleating agent in an extruder, whereupon the extrusion and pelletization of the extrudate takes place in a water bath under conditions of temperature and pressure at which practically no foaming of the pellets takes place.

Abstract: The present application relates to storage-stable plastics additives which are prepared by cooling a mixture of 99.9 to 10% by weight of molten additive material and 0.1 to 90% by weight of crystalline additive material after a shaping process. The shaping process is carried out by forcing the mixture out of a tool provided with die openings, and cooling can be carried out on a cooled conveyor belt. Even after prolonged storage and/or handling, these plastics additives remain free-flowing and do not stick.

Abstract: A method of making an injection molded article, including the steps of: mixing at a temperature of at least 100° C. polymeric materials having a thermal conductivity in the range of 0.001 to 0.01 cal/cm-sec-° C. wherein the polymeric materials are selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polystyrene, polyester, and polycarbonate or combinations thereof, and one or more materials selected from the group consisting of ceramics, ceramic composites, metals and metal alloys in a blended relationship to form a viscous phase mixture, the materials in the viscous phase mixture being selected so that when in a solid phase it has a density greater than 4 grams/cc and a thermal conductivity greater than 0.101 cal/cm-sec-° C. to form a feedstock; cooling the blended viscous phase mixture to form the feedstock; and using the feedstock in an injection molding machine to form the article.

Abstract: Granulated hydrophilic resins are manufactured by: an extrusion step to melt and extrude a hydrophilic resin; a cooling step to obtain a solidified resin by solidifying with cooling thus extruded resin through the contact with a metal plate; and a granulating step to obtain a granulated hydrophilic resin by the granulation of thus solidified resin. The resulting granulated hydrophilic resins can be used for the extrusion molding and the like.

Abstract: Polyurethaneurea powders, prepared from spandex under specific process conditions, are provided.

Abstract: A method of making a feedstock for injection molding, including the steps of: mixing at a temperature of at least 100° C. polymeric materials having a thermal conductivity in the range of 0.001 to 0.01 cal/cm-sec-° C. wherein the polymeric materials are selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polystyrene, polyester, and polycarbonate or combinations thereof, and one or more materials selected from the group consisting of ceramics, ceramic composites, metals and metal alloys in a blended relationship to form a viscous phase mixture, the materials in the viscous phase mixture being selected so that when in a solid phase it has a density greater than 4 grams/cc and a thermal conductivity greater than 0.101 cal/cm-sec-° C. and; cooling the blended viscous phase mixture to form the feedstock.

Abstract: A method of making an injection molded article having a marbled appearance, including the steps of: mixing at a temperature of at least 100 degrees ° C. polymeric materials having a thermal conductivity in the range of 0.001 to 0.01 cal/cm-sec-° C. wherein the polymeric materials are selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polystyrene, polyester, and polycarbonate or combinations thereof, and one or more materials selected from the group consisting of ceramics, ceramic composites, metals and metal alloys in a blended relationship to form a viscous phase mixture, the materials in the viscous phase mixture being selected so that when in a solid phase it has a density greater than 4 grams/cc and a thermal conductivity greater than 0.101 cal/cm-sec-° C. to form a feedstock; cooling the blended viscous phase mixture to form the feedstock; and using the feedstock in an injection molding machine having a zero compression screw to form the article.

Abstract: The invention discloses different methods of creating bichromal spheres and cylinders by using both printing techniques and creating a sheet or fiber of the bichromal material and cutting the sheet or fiber into small sizes. To create spheres the small particles are heated to a point where their surface tension creates bichromal spheres. The bichromal fiber can be created by drawing the fiber from a bichromal preform or the bichromal fiber can be formed using a pulltrusion process, where a large bichromal fiber is extruded and is drawn down as it exits the extruded. Coating the bichromal fiber with a coating during the fiber draw process or before the fiber is cut into shorter lengths can create microencapsulated cylinders or spheres.

Abstract: A method for forming a composite extrusion is disclosed, wherein a continuous length is formed having a leading length and a trailing length, the leading length including the primary extrudate and a first appendage extrudate and the trailing length including the primary extrudate and a second appendage extrudate, wherein the first appendage extrudate and the second appendage extrudate are formed form corresponding interchangeable first and second insert dies. The continuous length of the composite extrusion includes (i) the leading length having the primary extrudate and the first appendage extrudate; (ii) a change over length having the primary extrudate; and (iii) the trailing length having the primary extrudate and the second appendage extrudate, wherein a plurality of individual weatherseals can be cut from the leading length, and a plurality of weatherseals can be cut from the trailing length.

Abstract: A process for pelletizing elastomeric anionically polymerized polymers which comprises subjecting the polymer to solid state extrusion in a single screw extruder with a length to diameter ratio of 10:1 or less wherein the barrel of the extruder has longitudinal grooves and transversally extending pins to increase mixing wherein the temperature in the extruder is sufficient to agglomerate or melt the polymer but be lower than the degradation temperature of the polymer and the speed of the extruder screw is from 30 to 100 rpm.

Abstract: A granulated or pelletized composition of propylene homo and copolymers onto which are grafted grafting units of vinylpolybutadiene and further grafting units selected from polyalkenylenes, EPM and EPDM polymers, and mixtures thereof. The composition has a Shore D hardness value equal to or less than 35 and a fogging value equal to or greater than 90%. The composition is suitable for injection molding. A method of producing the granulated or pelletized composition comprising forming the composition by mixing the propylene homo and copolymers, vinylpolybutadiene grafting units and further grafting units with peroxide radical initiators, extruding the composition under heat and granulating the extruded polymer composite. An interior car door panel or interior car trim element having an outer skin made of granulated or pelletized forms of the composition.

Abstract: Polyethylene having a broad molecular weight distribution is extruded in pellet form using a pelletizing extruder having one or more zones essentially filled with the polyethylene and two or more zones partially filled with the polyethylene. The polyethylene is fed into the extruder at a temperature sufficient to melt the polyethylene, and a mixture of an inert gas and oxygen is fed into at least one partially filled zone of the extruder with the exception of the feed zone. The mixture contains about 1 to about 21% by volume oxygen based on the volume of the gas mixture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for recycling polyethylene terephtalate (PET) flakes, characterized in that the flakes are extruded and granulated under vacuum, after which the granulate is aftercondensed in a solid phase under vacuum. Extrusion is preferably carried out in differentiated vent zones and aftercondensation of the solid phase is dependent on temperature, vacuum and time spent in a tumble dryer. Said dryer ensures the even and careful mixing and constant viscosity of the PET product. Said method is used in particular for making PET beverage bottles.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing extrudable/melt spinnable concentrate pellets which contain phase change materials (PCMs), whether the PCMs are micro-encapsulated absorbed into carrier polymers, or non-micro-encapsulated within the concentrate pellets. The polymer matrix within the concentrate pellets can be any thermoplastic polymer or combination of thermoplastic polymers, and the concentrate pellets can then be blended into similar thermoplastic polymers to form mono-filament melt spun fibers, extruded films, injection molded products, etc., or the concentrate pellets can be blended with other thermoplastic polymers to form bi-component or multi-component melt spun fibers, extruded films, injection molded products, etc.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer resin that ensures efficient removal of alcohol without worsening the working environment. The method comprises introducing an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer solution containing at least 50 parts by weight of an alcohol having a boiling point of not higher than 100° C., relative to 100 parts by weight of the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer therein, into an apparatus, and contacting it with water in the apparatus, thereby letting the alcohol along with water out of the apparatus and taking the resulting aqueous ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer composition that contains from 0 to 10 parts by weight of the alcohol and from 10 to 1000 parts by weight of water, relative to 100 parts by weight of the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer therein, (step 1), and a step of feeding the aqueous ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer composition into an extruder, kneading it in melt therein, and then extruding the copolymer out of the extruder (step 2).

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a gelatinous elastomer article comprising a series of steps. The steps include selecting a plasticizer, selecting a triblock copolymer of the general configuration A-B-A, mixing the plasticizer and triblock copolymer such as by melt blending or use of a compounding screw in order to produce a gelatinous elastomer, permitting the gelatinous elastomer to cool, selecting a forming device such as a die or mold, melting the gelatinous elastorner, and forcing the gelatinous elastomer into the forming device in order to form a gelatinous elastomer part.

Abstract: Spherical particles having a diameter between 0.007″ and 0.040″ are formed from melt extruded thermo-plastic material suitable for casting on a heated mold surface and melting thereon to form a thin layer of material having a nominal thickness of 0.040″ that is cooled and removed from the mold surface as a part having a porosity less than a visually observable threshold. The process includes the steps of providing microspheres formed of blended and melt extruded thermo-plastic, plasticizers and pigment additives that constitute less than 5% by weight of the blend and shaped as a smooth round spherical particle; providing a heated casting surface and distributing a predetermined charge of such microspheres against the heated casting surface; melting the microspheres as a layer of thermoplastic material having a porosity less than 0.003 inches and thereafter cooling and removing the non-porous layer from the casting surface.

Abstract: A process prepares expandable propylene polymer beads by mixing propylene polymer melt with a volatile organic blowing agent and with a nucleating agent in an extruder, whereupon the extrusion and pelletization of the extrudate takes place in a water bath under conditions of temperature and pressure at which practically no foaming of the pellets takes place.

Abstract: A process for the extrusion of polyethylene having a broad molecular weight distribution wherein the polyethylene is prepared in pellet form, said extrusion taking place in a pelletizing extruder having one or more zones essentially filled with polyethylene and two or more zones partially filled with polyethylene including a feed zone comprising

Abstract: Raw material of algae cultivating medium molded body is manufactured by mixing a mixture containing inorganic material, curing material and algae cultivating nutriment, molding the mixture to molded bodies and curing the molded bodies. The molded bodies are manufactured such that the molded bodies are water floatable having a closed cavity inside the body, or containing density decreasing material for example. The manufacturing method enables to produce algae cultivating medium that can float on water in a large quantity. Industrial waste such as coal ashes and incineration ashes, sands and crushed shells can be used as the inorganic raw material of the medium. As the curing material which solidify the molded body, other than cement, algae cultivating nutriment such as phosphorus compounds can be used. Extrusion molding can favorably be applied for molding molded body. A cylindrically molded body can be sealed the both edges thereof to form a cavity portion inside thereof.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of fiber-reinforced plastic molding includes (1) shortening the fibers to a length of less than 30 mm; (2) introducing the fibers and the plastics present in the solid state, separately from one another, into a mixing chamber of a die press, wherein the plastic is in particulate form; (3) thoroughly mixing the plastic and fibers to give a solids mixture; (4) transporting the solids mixture through die orifices of the die press; (5) heating the solids mixture in the zone before or in the orifices of the die; (6) enclosing at least part or partly embedding the fibers by the plastic during or after the heating of the solids mixture; and (7) comminuting the granulated material for subsequent molding.

Abstract: A process for producing a thermoplastic resin pellet, which comprises melt-kneading a thermoplastic resin to obtain a thermoplastic resin pellet, wherein the thermoplastic resin comprising: (A) at least one thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting of polyphenylene ether-based resins, polyacetal-based resins, polyamide-based resins, polystyrene-based resins, acrylic resins, polyester-based resins, polycarbonates, polyphenylene sulfides, polyetherimides, polyethersulfones, polysulfones, polyether (ether) ketones; and (B) a carbon dioxide gas contained in thermoplastic resin (A) in an amount of from 0.3 to 20.0 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of thermoplastic resin (A).

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing coated solid dosage forms by forming a plastic mixture from at least one thermoplastic physiologically tolerated polymeric binder and at least one active ingredient and extruding the plastic mixture, wherein the extrudate is subsequently treated with at least one liquid or vaporized coating agent, and the coated extrudate is shaped to the required dosage form.

Abstract: Daylight fluorescent articles are disclosed that utilize durable fluorescent pigment particles resulting from a fluorescent dye incorporated within a matrix polymer selected from polycarbonate, polyester and mixtures thereof and where the particles are of various desired shapes and sizes. Embodiments of such fluorescent pigment particles may also be retroreflective and are especially useful for pavement marking surfaces and retroreflective products for highway transportation safety.

Abstract: Reinforced composites containing cellulosic pulp fibers dispersed in a matrix, wherein the matrix comprises a thermoplastic polymeric material melting above 180° C. and the cellulosic pulp fibers have an alpha-cellulose purity greater than 80% by weight. Methods of making and using the reinforced composites.