Abstract: Binder compositions that are formaldehyde free and include a latex emulsion, an epoxysilane, an epoxy dispersion, a polyol or a latex emulsion, a styrenic copolymer having carboxylic acid functionality, an epoxysilane or an epoxy dispersion or a mixture of both, a polyol and, optionally, an additive, wherein the composition does not comprise formaldehyde are described.

Abstract: The present invention provides water-based coatings that provide liquid resistance when applied to various substrates. In some embodiments, more than one layer of coatings can be applied, using multiple coating stations. The coatings are particularly suitable for cellulosic substrates such as paper or paper board. In addition to liquid resistance, the coatings have good heat sealability, and are resistant to roll blocking. Preferably, the coatings are recyclable and/or repulpable with the substrates to which they are applied. The coating compositions comprise one or more polymer binders, and one or more particles. Preferably, at least one polymer binder has a glass transition temperature (Tg) less than 10° C. Preferably, at least one polymer binder has a heat seal onset temperature of less than 200° C. Preferably, at least one particle has a mean particle size greater than 4 ?m. It is also preferable that the particles have a melting point greater than 60° C.

Abstract: A method for coating a tile element includes providing a tile element made of a compressed fibre material having a porosity in the range of 0.92-0.99 and applying a water-based coating material to a side edge surface of the tile element extending between two opposite major surfaces of the tile element. The applying is performed by an applicator head of a continuous vacuum coating apparatus that applies the water-based coating material to the side edge surface of the tile element and removes excess through a vacuum. The water-based coating material is applied at a feeding rate of the tile element relative the applicator head in the range of 25-150 m/min. The water-based coating material forms a coating layer including an outer coating layer and an inner coating layer penetrating the side edge surface. The inner coating layer has penetration depth of at least 100 ?m.

Abstract: A transparent wood comprising at least one polymer and a wood substrate comprising more than 15% lignin, measured as Klason lignin, and having an optical transmittance of at least 60%, as well as a method for its preparation.

Abstract: A water-based hybrid ink that includes as components (a) water, (b) an UV-curing oligomer and/or polymer containing ethylenically unsaturated functional groups, (c) a humectant, (d) a radical-forming photoinitiator, wherein the hybrid ink additionally includes (e) a heat-curing oligomer and/or polymer containing complementary functional groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reducing wetwood content in green lumber by a treatment with a selected fungal species, such as Phlebiopsis gigantea or Gliocladium roseum, prior to kiln drying. In the laboratory conditions, the biological treated boards reduced wood moisture content (MC) by 22-37% more than untreated boards. The time required for drying biological treated boards was approximately reduced by 10% compared with untreated controls, and by 33% compared with freshly-saw lumber. After drying, the biological treated boards reduced the total deformation with stain, warping and checking by 14-25%.

Abstract: The present invention provides a self-collapsing, moisture curable one component polyurethane foam (1K PU) composition from moisture curable polyurethane prepolymers and to methods of making weather resistant barriers and formed in place gaskets therefrom. The foam compositions are packed under pressure with a blowing agent. In the methods, the foams are applied to gaps in the exterior (sheathing) of a building under construction and collapse on cure to enable application an aqueous weather barrier coating thereover within an hour. The foams also cure when applied on or adjacent a structure to form a foam gasket that enables installation of additional structural elements over or adjacent the foam gasket without bowing or damage to the structure treated.

Abstract: Methods of treating wood including modifying a cell wall of the wood to be positively charged to form a cationic wood cell wall; and contacting a negatively charged silicon layer to the cationic wood cell wall to form a barrier, wherein the negatively charged silicon layer includes a silicate ester group, a silinol group, a silicon oxide group or a combination thereof are described. Treated wood compositions including a wood structure having an outer layer including a wood cell having a cell wall attached to a silicon layer which includes a silicate ester group, a silinol group, a silicon oxide group or a combination thereof are also described.

Abstract: A paint for spraying on bamboo products, such as on the exterior surface of a slim tube-shaped bamboo product, is a nonaqueous acrylic-based paint including 10 to 15 percent by weight of one or more flatting powders, 50 to 55 percent by weight of one or more acrylic resins, 1 to 5 percent by weight of one or more leveling agents, 13 to 16 percent by weight of one or more ester solvents, 10 to 15 percent by weight of one or more alcohol solvents, and 8 to 10 percent by weight of one or more ether solvents. After application of the wet paint composition, the solvents evaporate leaving a film of the acrylic resins, flatting powders, and leveling agents.

Abstract: There is a hardened wood composition, comprising an acetylated whole wood portion that may have substantially all of its accessible interior volume impregnated with a hardened thermosetting plastic. A method of manufacturing a hardened wood comprising the steps of: acetylating a whole wood portion and impregnating the whole wood portion with a liquid-phase thermosetting polymer then curing such thermosetting polymer impregnated porous body by the steps of: enclosing the body in a fluid impermeable bag and subjecting the enclosed body to enhanced fluid pressure substantially, contemporaneously, with subjecting the enclosed body to a temperature sufficient to cure the thermosetting plastic impregnated therein by submerging the same in water near its boiling point.

Abstract: Thiocarbonate compounds are reacted with various polyols to introduce hydroxyl end groups thereto which can be subsequently reacted with urethane forming compounds to form various polyurethanes including block copolymers thereof.

Abstract: A method for improving the appearance of a hard-surfaced floor. The method includes selecting a tinted coating comprising a base component and at least one colorant wherein the colorant is selected from the group consisting of a tint, a dye, and a pigment; applying the tinted coating to a topcoat on a top surface of the hard-surfaced floor; and urging the tinted coating into any scratches in the hard-surfaced floor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to timber materials rendered flame-retardant by using halogen-free organophosphorus compounds, to means and processes for producing these materials, and also to their use.

Abstract: A method for forming an engineered wood product from pulpwood, comprising providing a quantity of pulpwood; crushing and scrimming the pulpwood to form a mat; drying in a first drying step the mat in a first pass dryer; applying a resin to the mat; and, drying in a second drying step the mat in a second pass dryer. The drying process controls moisture content using the rate of change between the entering and exiting airflow temperature. The resulting product has a high modulus of elasticity and modulus of rupture.

Abstract: An apparatus for preserving wood product comprising, in one embodiment, a treatment space sealable in medium-tight manner; a vacuum pump connected to the treatment space; a steam source connected to the treatment space; a heating device which is in thermal contact with the treatment space; a dispenser for adding predetermined amounts of either a base or an acid to the treatment space; pH measuring device for determining the pH value of steam in the treatment space; and measuring and control equipment adapted to monitor at least the pH temperature and pressure inside the treatment space and to control the vacuum pump, the steam source and the heat source, and the pH by dispensing either a base or an acid. Also disclosed is a method for preserving wood. The preservation process has a relatively short process time, wherein a good preservation is realized while the mechanical strength of the wood is largely retained. The amount of waste wood material is greatly reduced.

Abstract: A tinted coating for a hard-surfaced floor, such as a hardwood floor, includes a base component and at least one colorant. The base component comprises an acrylic polymer and water, and the colorant is selected from the group consisting of a tint, a dye, and a pigment. The tinted coating is either a tinted tiecoat or a tinted spray buff. The tinted coating is used to improve the appearance of the hard-surfaced floor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a vehicle trim part which comprises a substrate and at least one veneer layer disposed on the substrate. The method comprises the steps of extruding a paint layer onto a film and melting the film provided with the paint layer over the substrate and the at least one veneer layer disposed on the substrate.

Abstract: The present application relates to methods of pre-treating wood, methods of drying wood, and methods of preserving wood. The methods include providing untreated wood, and applying an ionic liquid to the untreated wood. The methods also can include drying the wood after applying the ionic liquid to the wood. The methods also can include applying a preservative to the wood. Also provided herein are wood products produced by the methods provided herein.

Abstract: Process for treating wood consisting in injecting in cavities of the wood a solution of at least one fungicide and/or bactericide and/or insecticide and at least one monomer that can progressively form a polymer matrix in the cavities of the wood and then a gel in the cavities of the wood. The treated woods thus obtained exhibit an improved lifetime.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wood panel coating method for coating a wood panel hot-pressed and shaped into a curved shape. The wood panel coating method includes: hot-pressing a wood panel with a press machine to shape the wood into a curved shape; coating primer for a base coat on a surface of the wood panel; curing the primer coated on the surface of the wood panel; and coating intermediate top coats on the surface of wood panel.

Abstract: A silk product includes a hollow bamboo structure, a bamboo covering layer formed on outer surfaces of the hollow bamboo structure and a silk covering layer securely covering outer surfaces of the bamboo covering layer. With such a structure, the silk product is able to withhold load without any deformation.

Abstract: Thiocarbonate compounds are reacted with various polyols to introduce hydroxyl end groups thereto which can be subsequently reacted with urethane forming compounds to form various polyurethanes including block copolymers thereof.

Abstract: A composition for coating a building material such as an article of architectural lumber or the like includes dicyclopentadiene modified oil and an oleoresinous component having a high solids content mixed therewith. The oleoresinous component is free of volatile organic compounds (VOC). An article of architectural lumber includes a substrate (e.g., wood, fiberboard, paper, or the like) and a coating disposed thereon, the coating being a dicyclopentadiene modified oil and an oleoresinous component having a high solids content mixed therewith. The oleoresinous component has a high solids content and is free of VOC. A method of coating a building material includes the steps of preparing a composition of dicyclopentadiene modified linseed oil and an oleoresinous component having a high solids content that is free of VOC, applying the composition to the building material, and allowing the composition to dry into a hardened film on the building material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for pressure impregnating wood or wood products with a wood preservative containing vegetable oils, in which method wood is pressure impregnated with a wood preservative containing vegetable oil. It is characteristic of the method according to the invention that, before starting the pressure stage, wood is heated so that at least part of its inner parts heat to a temperature of at least 50° C. and that, after the pressure impregnation, vacuum is formed in a space surrounding wood and simultaneously the surface layers of wood are heated to a temperature higher than the boiling point of water for removing wood preservative from the surface layers of wood. The invention also relates to wood or a wood product pressure impregnated in accordance with the method according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-based waterproof composition for coating different substrates characterized in that it is formulated by including a elastomeric acrylic comprising a mechanical reinforcing fiber of an elastic material produced by a fiber yarn process, that, once applied and dried keeps its elongation properties.

Abstract: Process for the chemical treatment of lignocellulose materials, in particular of at least one piece of wood, characterized in that said materials are subjected to impregnation by a chemical agent comprising hydrocarbonaceous chains, this agent being chosen from mixed anhydrides, except for the mixed anhydride of acetic/benzoic acid, said agent being suitable for providing covalent grafting of a plurality of hydrocarbonaceous chains to said materials.

Abstract: A method for providing improved moisture protection to a wood board flooring comprising a plurality of solid wood components which together form the wood board, such that the wood board has a first surface and a second surface, the method comprising: applying a coating to at least one of the first and second surfaces of the wood board, the coating being substantially free of water and solvents.

Abstract: A process of the manufacturing of decorative boards with an abrasion resistant surface and edges with joining functionality. This process includes the steps of a) cutting a carrier board to the desired dimension and molding edges with joining functionality, b) treating at least the upper surface of the board, c) applying radiation curable dry acrylic lacquer powder by means of electrostatic spray nozzles, d) heating the acrylic lacquer so that it melts, and e) curing the acrylic lacquer by UV- or electron beam radiation.

Abstract: For producing a fire-resistant veneer or material composite having different core materials without adding salts or other commercial fire-retardant materials, liquid is drawn out from the pores of the veneer by heat treatment and is replaced by resin, and the veneer is, if required, subjected to a refining process.

Abstract: A method of enhancing visual aspect stability in wooden substrates comprised of the steps of preparing a sealing composition by mixing thermosetting resins and hardener, applying said sealing composition onto the surface of a wooden substrate; and curing said polymer. The method may additionally comprise further steps of: scuffing or sanding the cured sealing layer, applying one or more topcoat composition, and curing said topcoat composition. Interior that comprises sealed wooden substrates with enhanced visual aspect stability produced by methods of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: A composition for sealing exposed wood before finishing the wood, which composition includes polymer solids and an acid neutralizing agent. The acid neutralizing agent may be a weak base and/or a buffering agent. The polymer solids may include acrylate monomers, urethane monomers, and the like. Also disclosed is a method of sealing and neutralizing a wood surface before finishing the wood surface by applying the composition to the exposed wood surface.

Abstract: Wood substrate having antique appearance effects, based on only one structural substrate, which may utilize composites such as plywood, particle board, high density board, bamboo, non-wood fiber boards and other synthetic or semi-synthetic materials. A board using a composite may be formed to desired dimensions, and optionally may have tongue and groove or other interconnection structure. The board may have holes, grooves, cracks, and other intruding formations imposed therein, and may have simulated patches formed thereon. The board may then have wood grain printed thereon. Abraded texturing may be introduced to the surface. Other treatments such a staining, sealing, sanding, drying, and coating may be provided.

Abstract: A composition for sealing exposed wood before finishing the wood, which composition includes polymer solids and an acid neutralizing agent. The acid neutralizing agent may be a weak base and/or a buffering agent. The polymer solids may include acrylate monomers, urethane monomers, and the like. Also disclosed is a method of sealing and neutralizing a wood surface before finishing the wood surface by applying the composition to the exposed wood surface.

Abstract: Process for the chemical treatment of lignocellulose materials, in particular of at least one piece of wood, characterized in that said materials are subjected to impregnation by a chemical agent comprising hydrocarbonaceous chains, this agent being chosen from mixed anhydrides, except for the mixed anhydride of acetic/benzoic acid, said agent being suitable for providing covalent grafting of a plurality of hydrocarbonaceous chains to said materials.

Abstract: A method for heat treating lignocellulosic material with a water-soluble preservative, such as preferably borate, involves the modification of the lignocellulosic material by heat to a moisture content of 0 to 5%, and preferably as close as possible to 0%. The thermo-treatment of the lignocellulosic material drives out not only free extra cellular water but also the intercellular and intracellular water. The process of modification by heat effectively kills the cells, permanently altering their cellular structure, and locking or fixing the preservative in the lignocellulosic material so that the water-soluble preservative does not leach out of the treated lignocellulosic material in the presence of rain water.

Abstract: A paint for spraying on bamboo products, such as on the exterior surface of a slim tube-shaped bamboo product, is a nonaqueous acrylic-based paint including 10 to 15 percent by weight of one or more flatting powders, 50 to 55 percent by weight of one or more acrylic resins, 1 to 5 percent by weight of one or more leveling agents, 13 to 16 percent by weight of one or more ester solvents, 10 to 15 percent by weight of one or more alcohol solvents, and 8 to 10 percent by weight of one or more ether solvents. After application of the wet paint composition, the solvents evaporate leaving a film of the acrylic resins, flatting powders, and leveling agents.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a wooden board in which a functional component such as a green tea polyphenol can be efficiently and stably incorporated into a wooden board, and a wooden board produced using the method. The method is a method for producing a wooden board, including a moisture conditioning step after drying a wood mat obtained by forming a wood raw material, wherein the moisture conditioning is carried out by adding an aqueous solution containing the functional component to the wood mat after drying.

Abstract: A tinted coating for a hard-surfaced floor, such as a hardwood floor, includes a base component and at least one colorant. The base component comprises an acrylic polymer and water, and the colorant is selected from the group consisting of a tint, a dye, and a pigment. The tinted coating is either a tinted tiecoat or a tinted spray buff. The tinted coating is used to improve the appearance of the hard-surfaced floor.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a method for the color stabilization of cork and specific colored woods by the combined use of a small amount of inorganic UV-absorbers and an excess of organic UV-absorbers in a protective coating. A further aspect of the invention is the use of such a UV-absorber combination for the color stabilization of cork and specific colored woods.

Abstract: Wood finishes and methods of production and application of wood finishes are provided. The finishes may contain biologically produced components, such as proteins, and specifically may include whey proteins derived from dairy processing. The wood finishes are environmentally friendly as they use reduced levels of solvents and provide a safe and protective coating for wood and wood products.

Abstract: The invention relates to plywood, comprising at least two wood veneer layers and at least one adhesive layer, whereby the adhesive layer comprises a resin composition comprising a triazine compound (T), formaldehyde (F) and optionally urea, wherein the molar F/(NH2)2 ratio of the adhesive layer lies between 0.70 and 1.10 and the molar F/T ratio of the adhesive layer lies between 1.0 and 3.5. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of plywood.

Abstract: The invention relates to an antistatic layered panel (1) including a substrate (2) and one or more layers (3, 4) on top of said substrate, said one or more layers comprising a decorative covering layer (3). At least one of the layers on top of said substrate comprises a synthetic resin and is consolidated by pressure with one or more of the other layers. The panel contains at least one antistatic agent evenly distributed in said synthetic resin over the surface of the panel. The invention relates also to methods of its manufacture and in particular to such antistatic laminated floor panels.

Abstract: Implementations of the present invention relate to systems, methods, and apparatus for manufacturing aesthetically pleasing, post-formable, reparable decorative architectural resin panels having a thin or brittle veneer layer such as thinly sliced natural wood or stone. In particular, at least one implementation includes a flat or curved decorative resin panel made with a natural wood veneer layer whose structural integrity has been maintained despite being subject to various heats and pressures. The resulting resin panel is at least partially translucent, and allows for a unique display both of the resin sheets used to form the panel and of the thin wood materials encapsulated therein. Additional implementations relate to the use of other brittle veneer layers, such as translucent stone, translucent metals, or the like, which also provide unique, decorative architectural, aesthetic features.

Abstract: A method of providing a powder coating to MDF substrate panels wherein, by the differential treatment of the front and back surfaces of these panels, both surfaces can be coated at the same time and the effects of moisture and other volatile outgassing is controlled in such a way as to provide a blemish-free front facing surface with a minimal, but nonetheless acceptable, amount of blemishes on the opposite or back surface. Differential treatment is achieved by preparing each surface using different grades of sand-paper, applying different amounts of curing energy, whether infra-red or thermal, or by applying different thicknesses of coating to each surface.

Abstract: Coating adhesion on wooden members, such as wooden railroad crossties, is improved through use of three surface-treating techniques prior to application of the coating. The first technique involves forming grooves on the surface of the wooden article, the second technique involves exposing the wooden article to heat to reduce the moisture content of the surface of the wooden article, and the third technique involves creating incisions on the surface of the wooden article to further promote adhesion. The techniques may be advantageously used together to further enhance coating adhesion.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a web of paper and paperboard, in which method a spray-coating technique is used for applying a web treatment substance to at least one surface of a moving web. The qualities of the web treatment substance are selected such that at least the droplet size and viscosity of the web treatment substance are controlled such as to make the thickness of the applied web treatment substance essentially equal in at least two randomly selected sample areas. According to the invention, the applied coating conforms with the surface contour of the base sheet. A paper manufactured using the method.

Abstract: The present invention provides smooth and even ultraviolet (UV) cured powder coatings for wood comprising one, two or three layers of one or more waterborne stains, or clear or tinted waterborne basecoat coatings and one or more topcoat layers of clear or tinted clear powder coatings made from one or more than one free radical UV curing resin, one or more than one photoinitiator, and one or more than one post-blend dry flow additive, such as fumed alumina. The coatings of the present invention have a natural wood appearance, are foam free and fully coat substrates at powder coating thicknesses ranging from 0.5 mil (12.7 ?m) to 2.0 mil (50.8 ?m). Accordingly, the coatings will fully and evenly coat uneven, beveled and/or routered substrate surfaces, including open grain natural wood substrates, such as oak.

Abstract: A composition and method for inhibiting stain formation in a floor covering. The composition includes a copper glycine complex in combination with magnesium hydroxide and a carrier. The composition can be advantageously applied to a wood-based substrate upon which a floor covering is overlaid. Flooring assemblies that include the composition are also provided.

Abstract: A crackle finish, method of forming a crackle finish and a kit for forming a crackle finish. The crackle finish includes a base coat of latex paint or stain on a surface to be treated. A crackle coating is applied over the base coat and dried to tack dry or completely dried. A latex wood filler is applied over the crackle medium. As the latex wood filler dries, it forms islands or domains separated by cracks or valleys revealing glimpses of the underlaying base coat.

Abstract: There is provided a method for treating preservative-treated wood such that the preservative is substantially prevented from leaching. The treatment comprises drying of the preservative-treated wood until the moisture content of the wood is below a level capable of supporting the diffusion of the preservative.