Abstract: Compositions comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer as component A, at least one C2-C4-?-olefin-vinyl acetate copolymer having vinyl acetate content of >40% by weight as component B, at least one plastomer produced via metallocene catalysis and based on ethylene and on at least one C4-C8-olefin as component C, where component C differs from component A, at least one polyolefin homo- or copolymer modified with an unsaturated carboxylic acid or with a derivative thereof, as component D, at least one flame retardant as component E, and also optionally one or more further auxiliaries and additives, a process for producing the compositions of the invention, the use of the compositions of the invention as insulation materials or, respectively, sheathing materials for cables or lines, insulation materials or, respectively, sheathing materials for cables or lines, comprising the composition of the invention, and also cables or lines which comprise the composition of the invention.

Abstract: A thermally conductive silicone rubber composition comprising: (A) an organopolysiloxane with the except of below-given components (C) and (E); (B) a thermally conductive filler; (C) a specific organopolysiloxane; (D) a curing agent; and (E) an organopolysiloxane composed of the following units: SiO4/2, R1R22SiO1/2, and R23SiO1/2 (wherein R1 is a univalent hydrocarbon group with an aliphatic, unsaturated bonds, R2 may designate the same or different univalent hydrocarbon groups that do not have aliphatic, unsaturated bonds.), said component (E) being used in an amount of 2 to 10 mass % per sum of components (A) and (E), demonstrates high flowability and good handling characteristics in spite of having a large content of thermally conductive filler and that demonstrates good adhesive properties and elongation and tensile strength in spite of the absence of reinforcing filler.

Abstract: A heat-curable resin composition that yields a cured product having excellent heat resistance and light resistance, and a premolded package molded using the composition. The heat-curable resin composition comprises components (A) to (E) listed below: (A) an isocyanuric acid derivative containing at least one epoxy group within each molecule, in an amount of 100 parts by mass, (B) a silicone resin containing at least one epoxy group within each molecule, in an amount of 10 to 1,000 parts by mass, (C) an acid anhydride curing agent, in an amount such that the ratio of [total epoxy group equivalents within component (A) and component (B)/carboxyl group equivalents within component (C)] is within a range from 0.6 to 2.2, (D) a curing accelerator, in an amount within a range from 0.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide an aluminum hydroxide powder for filling in resin, which is excellent fillability in resin. Provided is an aluminum hydroxide powder forfilling in resin, being characterized in that it comprises a gibbsite crystal structure.

Abstract: Linear polycarbonate resin virtually free of surface defects that impair the suitability of the resin for demanding optical application is disclosed. Also disclosed is a process for the manufacture of the resin. The surface defects included in the resin are in the form of transparent fluorescing particles, the particle count of which portion that are 15 and 250 ?m in size, is up to 1.8 counts/g, said count being determined by exciting the residue remaining after filtering a solution of said polycarbonate in methylene chloride through a Teflon filter of 5 ?m pore size at a wavelength of 400-440 nm, 25× overall magnification and illumination time of 40 millisec. The polycarbonate is suitable for making films of improved optical properties.

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition comprising (A) an epoxy resin (B) a phenol resin, (C) a curing accelerator, (D) silica, and (E) alumina and/or aluminum hydroxide, wherein the amount of aluminum to the total amount of the epoxy resin composition is 0.25-5 wt % and 70 wt % or more of the silica has an average particle size of 25 ?m or less. The epoxy resin composition for semiconductor encapsulating and a semiconductor device comprising a semiconductor element encapsulated using the composition possess excellent characteristics in reliability during high temperature operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to heat-resistant paint which is capable of forming paint film that inhibits whitening even in high-temperature environments on the order of 350-650° C. The heat-resistant paint of the present invention contains silicone resin and/or epoxy resin as well as black pigment, wherein, said black pigment contains manganese and copper, the content of manganese in said black pigment is 25-45 mass % by MnO conversion, the content of copper in said black pigment is 5-25 mass % by CuO conversion, and the content of silicon in said black pigment is 3 mass % or less by SiO2 conversion.

Abstract: A composition made up of an inorganic fire-retardant having at least a bimodal distribution of particle sizes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coating composition comprising polyurea or, polyurea and polyurethane, and flame retardant. The polyurea is formed from a reaction mixture comprising an isocyanate component; an amine component; and a flame retardant material comprising graphite in the isocyanate and/or amine components.

Abstract: Disclosed is an epoxy resin composition for printed circuit board, which includes (A) an epoxy resin; (B) a composite curing agent, including amino-triazine-novolac resin, diaminodiphenylsulfone, and dicyandiamide mixed in a certain proportion; (C) a curing accelerator; and (D) an optional inorganic filler.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rubber composition that is free of zinc or that contains less than 0.5 phr of zinc, which can be used for the manufacture of tyres, based on at least: one diene elastomer; one sulphur-based crosslinking system; one inorganic filler as reinforcing filler; one blocked mercaptosilane of general formula I below: (R3O)R2R1—Si—Z—S—C(?O)-A in which: R1 and R2, which are identical or different, represent a monovalent hydrocarbon-based group chosen from alkyls, which are linear or branched, cycloalkyls or aryls, having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms; R3 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon-based group chosen from linear or branched alkyls having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; A represents hydrogen or a monovalent hydrocarbon-based group chosen from alkyls, which are linear or branched, cycloalkyls or aryls, having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms; Z represents a divalent bonding group comprising from 1 to 18 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A method of preparation for a layer of material for use with a power and/or telecommunications cable includes mixing a composition including a thermoplastic polymer matrix and a phenolic resin. The phenolic resin is selected from the group consisting of novolac phenol-formaldehyde resins and novolac cyanate ester resins. The phenolic resin is hardened within the thermoplastic polymer matrix to obtain nodules of hardened phenolic resin dispersed throughout the material.

Abstract: A two component reactive composition is described, each component, before they are mixed together, contains a filler having thin platelet structure, e.g. a nanoclay, and a further filler that interacts with the platelets. The individual components can have a filler loading that makes them flowable and therefore the components can readily be mixed together for ready dispensing. When the components are mixed thoroughly together, the resulting resin may have a viscosity higher than that of the individual components. The loading of the filler is preferably chosen so that the resulting blended resin is capable of being applied on to a vertical surface without experiencing significant slump. The viscosity of the mixed material can be up to 5 to 10 times or more than that of the individual components before mixing. The composition can be used in adhesives, modelling pastes, coatings, sealants, putties, mastics, stopping compounds, caulking materials, encapsulants and surface coatings.

Abstract: A composition that includes at least one silane-functional polymer P and 20 to 60% by weight of aluminum hydroxide or magnesium hydroxide or mixture thereof, is disclosed. The composition has a viscosity of 500 to 20,000 mPa·s measured according to DIN 53018 at a temperature of 20° C. The composition is suitable as a liquid membrane and has very good flammability properties, i.e., it is difficult to ignite and is self-extinguishing.

Abstract: Disclosed is layered double hydroxides (LDH) used to catalyze the polymerization of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The LDH of a catalyst amount may efficiently reduce the PET polymerization period and further be uniformly blended into the PET product to form composites. Compared with the pure PET, the composite including LDH has better properties such as mechanical properties, linear expansion coefficient, barrier, thermal stability, and transparency. In addition, the LDH in the composite is safer than conventional heavy metal catalysts, especially when applied to food or drink packages.

Abstract: The invention relates to flexible compounds that are made of a thermoplastic elastomer and a filler having increased thermal conductivity, and to flexible heat-conducting tubes produced on the basis thereof that are especially useful as heating or cooling tubes. The inventive mixtures have a thermal conductivity in the range of from 0.5 to 2 W/mK.

Abstract: The invention provides a coating composition containing boehmite particles and a dispersant which comprises a compound having an anchoring moiety linked to a polymeric hydrophilic moiety, the anchoring moiety containing at least one acid and/or hydroxy group and having overall acidity or neutrality and the polymeric moiety having a lower affinity for a boehmite surface than the anchoring moiety. The anchoring moiety preferably contains at least two acid groups, preferably carboxylic acid groups, attached either in a [1,1], [1,2] or [1,3] relationship and is linked to the polymeric moiety, which is preferably derived from acrylamide or methacrylamide monomer units, preferably by a sulfur atom. The dispersant can reduce the viscosity of the boehmite dispersion and the tendency of the boehmite dispersion to increase in viscosity and/or form a gel or a yield stress material following periods of high shear stress.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of preparing a transparent polymer material, the method comprising steps i) and ii) in any order, the steps consisting in: i) mixing: mineral nanoparticles having a form factor strictly greater than 1.0; and a polymer matrix comprising a quantity of at least 80% by weight of a polycarbonate (PC) first thermoplastic polymer and of a second transparent thermoplastic polymer other than the first thermoplastic polymer, in order to obtain a mixture; and ii) heating the polymer matrix to the molten state, on its own or in the mixture; to obtain the transparent, polymer material, the mixture of step i) comprising a quantity of mineral nanoparticles having a form factor strictly greater than 1.0 that is strictly less than 5% by weight.

Abstract: To provide a coating composition capable of forming a hydrophilic coating film which has high transparency and which is excellent in abrasion resistance (adhesion), hydrophilicity (anti-fogging, wettability and anti-fouling properties) and hydrophilic durability. A coating composition for forming a hydrophilic coating film, which comprises boehmite particles, silica particles, a binder and water, wherein the crystallite diameter of the boehmite particles, as calculated from the diffraction peak of the (120) plane, is from 20 to 50 nm, the average particle diameter of the silica particles is from 5 to 50 nm, the proportion of the boehmite particles is from 20 to 80 mass % based on the total amount of the boehmite particles and the silica particles, and the proportion of the binder is from 0.5 to 15 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass in total of the boehmite particles and the silica particles.

Abstract: A rubber latex composition is disclosed having reduced allergenicity. Methods for producing a rubber latex composition having reduced allergenicity are also disclosed.

Abstract: A polycarbonate thin molded article containing a resin composition, the resin composition containing: 100 parts by weight of a resin (A), the resin (A) being an aromatic polycarbonate or a resin mainly containing an aromatic polycarbonate; 0.1 to 200 parts by weight of an inorganic compound (B); 0.001 to 10 parts by weight of at least one compound (C) selected from an organic acidic compound and an organic acidic compound derivative; and 0.001 to 1 part by weight of at least one metal salt (D) selected from an organic acid alkali metal salt and an organic acid alkaline earth metal salt, a part corresponding to at least 50% of the surface area of the polycarbonate thin molded article having a thickness of less than 0.7 mm, and a shrinkage ratio S1(%) in a molding flow direction of the polycarbonate thin molded article upon its being left under an atmosphere of 170° C. for 30 minutes satisfying the following formula (1): ?60<S1<?1??formula (1).

Abstract: A flame-retardant coating composition, which includes a cross-linked thermosetting polymer and a metal hydroxide. A precursor composition for use in preparing the flame retardant-coating is also presented, wherein the precursor composition includes a cross-linked thermosetting polymer varnish, a metal hydroxide, an alcohol, and water. A method for coating an article with a flame-retardant coating layer and articles incorporating the flame-retardant coating are also presented.

Abstract: A surface-coated flame-retardant particle comprising a flame-retardant grain and a coated layer provided on a surface of the flame-retardant grain, wherein the coated layer comprises an organic compound or a polysilicone, the flame-retardant grain comprises a metal hydrate and has a volume average particle diameter of 1 to 500 nm, and the metal hydrate comprises Mg and at least one of Ca, Al, Fe, Zn, Ba, Cu, and Ni. Also provided is a flame-retardant resin composition comprising the surface-coated flame-retardant particle.

Abstract: Disclosed is an epoxy resin composition for printed circuit board, which includes (A) an epoxy resin; (B) a composite curing agent, including amino-triazine-novolac resin and diaminodiphenylsulfone mixed in a certain proportion; (C) a curing accelerator; and (D) an optional inorganic filler.

Abstract: A modified bismaleimide resin of Formula (I) or (II) is provided. In Formula (I) or (II), Q is —CH2—, —C(CH3)2—, —O—, —S—, —SO2— or null, R is —(CH2)2—, —(CH2)6—, —(CH2)8—, —(CH2)12—, —CH2—C(CH3)2—CH2—CH(CH3)—CH2—CH2—, 10<n<500, and x+y=n. The invention also provides a method for preparing a modified bismaleimide resin and a composition including the modified bismaleimide resin.

Abstract: Polyacetal resin compositions, including a polyacetal copolymer, 0.2 to 2 parts by mass of a hindered amine material and 0.2 to 10 parts by mass of powdery aluminum, with respect to 100 parts by mass of a polyacetal copolymer, and 0.3 to 10 parts by mass of a fatty acid having a carbon number of 10 to 30, with respect to 100 parts by mass of the powdery aluminum. Methods of making the compositions, and end products including the resin compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A thermal-conductive resin composition and a plastic article are provided. The thermal-conductive resin composition comprises about 30 to about 60% by weight of a thermoplastic resin and about 40 to about 70% by weight of a thermal-conductive filler comprising about 10% by weight or more of a thermal-conductive filler with a height-to-length ratio (length/height) of about 7,000 to about 40,000 and about 10% by weight or more of a thermal-conductive filler with a height-to-length ratio of about 10 to about 1,000.

Abstract: A crushed stone surface texture composition includes by weight approximately 45-65% crushed stones, 5-25% stone dust and 15-35% resin. The resin includes by weight approximately 40-60% industrial grade adhesive and also 40-60% industrial grade thickening agent, water and ammonia. The crushed stones may vary in size from 0.0625 inch diameter to 0.09375 inch diameter. The crushed stones and the stone dust may include marble or granite. The industrial grade adhesive includes a vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion stabilized with anionic surfactants. The industrial grade thickening agent comprises hydroxyethyl cellulose. Exemplary embodiments may also include 0.1-15% fire proofing material which may include alumina trihydrate. Stone dust fills the voids and pores resulting in a smoother finished product that retains it aesthetic look and color over time while remaining easy to clean.

Abstract: A dry coating binder includes a polymer which includes at least 80% by weight of main monomers. The main monomers are selected from C1-C20-alkyl (meth)acrylates, C1-C20-hydroxy alkyl (meth)acrylates, vinyl esters of carboxylic acids including up to 20 carbon atoms, vinyl aromatics having up to 20 carbon atoms, ethylenically unsaturated nitriles, vinyl ethers of alcohols including 1 to 10 carbon atoms, aliphatic hydrocarbons having 2 to 8 carbon atoms and one or two double bonds or mixtures of these monomers, and that the particle size of the binder is between 200-400 nm. Further, the use of the dry coating binder, and a dry coating composition are also described.

Abstract: A two component reactive composition is described. Each component, before they are mixed together, contains a filler having thin platelet structure, e.g. a nanoclay, and a further filler that interacts with the platelets. The individual components can have a filler loading that makes them flowable and therefore the components can readily be mixed together for ready dispensing. When the components are mixed thoroughly together, the resulting resin may have a viscosity higher than that of the individual components. The loading of the filler is preferably chosen so that the resulting blended resin is capable of being applied on to a vertical surface without experiencing significant slump. The viscosity of the mixed material can be up to 5 to 10 times or more than that of the individual components before mixing. The composition can be used in adhesives, modelling pastes, coatings, sealants, putties, mastics, stopping compounds, caulking materials, encapsulants and surface coatings, e.g. paints.

Abstract: A masterbatch for coloring a synthetic resin of the present invention includes an aluminum pigment, a polyethylene wax, and a linear low-density polyethylene resin, and the masterbatch in a form of cylindrical pellets, each 2.5 mm in diameter and not less than 2 mm and not more than 5 mm in height, has a Rattler value of not more than 2.5%.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of modifying natural rubber latex and products manufactured from same. In an embodiment, an inflatable latex balloon comprises an aluminum hydroxide-modified natural rubber latex envelope. In an embodiment, the aluminum hydroxide-modified natural rubber latex envelope is substantially free of non-rubber impurities. In an embodiment, the aluminum hydroxide-modified natural rubber latex envelope of the balloon, being substantially free of non-rubber impurities, results in tighter rubber particle integration and improved gas retention capabilities. In an embodiment, the aluminum hydroxide-modified natural rubber latex envelope, being substantially free of non-rubber impurities, results in a more stable, cleaner latex requiring less compounding additives for production. In addition, the present disclosure relates to an extruded rubber thread comprising an aluminum hydroxide-modified natural rubber latex.

Abstract: To provide a halogen-free flame retardant composition containing no antimony, phosphorus and phosphorus compounds at all, a non-halogen flame-retardant resin composition of environmental type ideal for disaster prevention made of the flame retardant composition, which causes little carbon monoxide (CO) during combustion while having high flame retardance, and molded products, electric wires, cables, fiber or fiber post-processed products made of the resin composition. The flame retardant composition comprises a mixture of (A) a resin having an average particle diameter of not more than 1000 ?m selected from wholly aromatic polyamide, polyimide, polyamideimide, a copolymer of the wholly aromatic polyamide, the polyimide or the polyamideimide or a mixture of the above mentioned polymers and (B) a metal hydrate. The flame-retardant resin composition contains 50 to 200 parts by mass of the flame retardant composition to 100 parts by mass of a thermoplastic resin or a thermosetting resin.

Abstract: A superabsorbent having superior permeability and conveying properties comprises a permeability enhancing agent and a cohesion control agent and has a free swell gel bed permeability of at least 15 Darcies and a Hausner ratio in the range of 1.18 to 1.34.

Abstract: Printed circuit boards are coated with nanoparticulate inorganic oxides. The coatings have increased partial discharge resistance.

Abstract: The invention provides a fire resistant material and a formulation thereof. The formulation comprises a liquid suspension of a modified inorganic particle and an organic component. The modified inorganic particle comprises an inorganic particle with hydroxyl groups and a surface modifier coupled to the inorganic particle via a urethane linkage, wherein the surface modifier has an ethylenically unsaturated end group. The organic component comprises a monomer, oligomer, prepolymer, polymer, or combinations thereof, capable of reacting with the ethylenically unsaturated end group.

Abstract: A non-halogenated rubber compound is provided for use in conveyor belts, particularly those used in underground mining. The non-halogenated rubber compound is fire-resistant in accordance with MSHA standards and produces acceptable levels of toxicity and smoke upon burning. Such non-halogenated rubber compound includes a blend of rubbery polymers in combination with aluminum trihydrate, which is a fire retardant, and optionally a phosphate plasticizer, which can provide the rubber compound with a more desirable workability. The blend of rubbery polymers is composed of natural rubber and butadiene rubber, and optionally styrene-butadiene rubber, such blend being present in a total amount of 100 phr. In one embodiment, the aluminum trihydrate is present in an amount of about 30 phr to about 150 phr. In another embodiment, the phosphate plasticizer is present in an amount of about 10 phr to about 60 phr.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for forming images in solid surfaces, and to solid surfaces containing an image. In particular, the present invention provides systems and methods for forming images in polymeric materials, and polymeric materials containing an image with novel optical density characteristics.

Abstract: Self-primed, printable formulations comprise: A. A polyurethane binder, B. An absorptive pigment, C. A crosslinker, D. An ultraviolet (UV) absorber, E. A light stabilizer, and F. Solvent. These formulations are coated to plastic substrates without the substrate first receiving a primer coating or other surface treatment to enhance print receptivity. These coatings provide a high performance, single layer, matte-finish, universal printable plastic media for use with a wide variety of printers and photocopiers. In one embodiment the single layer matte finish universal printable media is converted to a satin finish universal printable media by applying a gloss-promoting coating formulation over the single layer matte finish base layer.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include flame retardant composites, flame retardant nylon fibers, flame retardant nylon fiber carpets, methods of making each, and the like.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition having good electromagnetic shielding properties and high stiffness comprising thermoplastic polymer, metal alloy having a melting point of between about 200° C. and 500° C.

Abstract: To provide a halogen-free flame retardant composition containing no antimony, phosphorus and phosphorus compounds at all, a non-halogen flame-retardant resin composition of environmental type ideal for disaster prevention made of the flame retardant composition, which causes little carbon monoxide (CO) during combustion while having high flame retardance, and molded products, electric wires, cables, fiber or fiber post-processed products made of the resin composition. The flame retardant composition comprises a mixture of (A) a resin having an average particle diameter of not more than 1000 ?m selected from wholly aromatic polyamide, polyimide, polyamideimide, a copolymer of the wholly aromatic polyamide, the polyimide or the polyamideimide or a mixture of the above mentioned polymers and (B) a metal hydrate. The flame-retardant resin composition contains 50 to 200 parts by mass of the flame retardant composition to 100 parts by mass of a thermoplastic resin or a thermosetting resin.

Abstract: A resin composition for optical lenses and optical packaging includes (1) 1 to 99.99 wt % mixture of epoxy, siloxane and epoxy-siloxane copolymers, (2) 0.01 to 5 wt % catalyst and (3) 0 to 40 wt % curing agent. The mixture of epoxy, siloxane and epoxy-siloxane copolymers includes (1) 1 to 85 wt % epoxy and siloxane oligomers, based on total weight of the mixture; (2) 1 to 90 wt % siloxane containing at least one alkoxy group, based on total weight of the mixture; (3) 1 to 80 wt % a epoxy resin having a benzene ring with at least one epoxy group or a hydrogenated benzene ring, or aliphatic epoxy resin, based on total weight of the mixture; (4) 1 to 70 wt % epoxy resin containing at least one hydroxyl group and at least an epoxy group, based on total weight of the mixture.

Abstract: HVAC and building and construction components are molded from novel compositions that meet the flame spread and smoke index, and the molding, safety, strength, and aesthetic requirements for this use. In a further embodiment, these compounds also promote better indoor air quality by inhibiting the growth of microbial contaminants within and on the surface of products molded therefrom. These compounds are based on thermoset resin, e.g. a polyester resin which preferably can comprise a polypropylene glycol dicyclopentadiene copolymerized with maleic anhydride, a low profile additive and hydroxy ethyl methacrylate monomer with additional additives including an appropriate catalyst package, a mold release agent, a thickening agent, a loading of aluminum hydroxide which is from about 40 to 65% by weight, having a loading of glass fibers of from about 10 to about 25% and preferably containing a silver ion containing antimicrobial agent, such as soluble glass containing silver ions.

Abstract: There is provided an acrylic adhesive composition which comprises: (A) a vinyl polymer comprising a homopolymer or a copolymer of an alkyl (meth)acrylate having a C4 to C14 alkyl group; (B) an organophilic layered double hydroxide organically treated with an organic anion; and (C) a crosslinking agent. Therefore the obtained adhesive composition has sufficient adhesiveness to an object, excellent heat resistance and excellent adhesive properties particularly at higher temperatures, and is substantially free from variations in adhesiveness.

Abstract: Exothermically-enhanced articles, such as those made of fabric, are provided. The enhancement allows for faster drying times. Enhancement may be provided by using activated particles exhibiting exothermic properties. The activated particles may be removably encapsulated with a protective substance that may be used to activate or deactivate the particles.

Abstract: Hollow polymeric microspheres may be rendered nonflammable by coating with one or more flame retardants, while maintaining a composite density of not greater than 0.05 g/cm3.

Abstract: Commercial thermoplastic clean flame retardant materials in wire and cable insulation are mechanically unstable due to high filler loading. In the present invention, thermoplastic, black color, clean flame retardant composition using carbon nano tubes (CNT) is made. The resultant compositions possess very low smoke and toxicity. CNT with outer diameter of 40-60 nm and length of under 20 ?m are used to increase mechanical properties and flame retardancy. Thermo plastically extruded composition consists of each component by parts by weight as follows: 100 of resin (polyolefin or 100 of polyolefin/ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM)), 90-150 of non halogen containing flame retardants, 1-20 of auxiliary secondary flame retardant agents, 2-4 of CNT (outer diameter of 40-60 nm) and length under 20 ?m and 0.2-1.0 of antioxidants. A reliable method for producing thermoplastic black color clean flame retardant insulation material for wire and cable without deterioration of mechanical properties is discussed.

Abstract: Nano-modified wire enamels based on polyester, polyesterimide, polyamideimide and/or polyurethane resins, which contain one or more of the resins as binders, nanomaterials, organic solvents, catalysts and additives. Wires coated with these enamels show after curing improved thermal and mechanical properties.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method of making a biopolymeric material comprising contacting a biopolymer and a binder sufficient to form a mixture, heating the mixture and profile extruding the mixture sufficient to create a biopolymeric material. Embodiments also relate to a method of making a biopolymeric material comprising contacting a biopolymer and a reactive composite sufficient to form a mixture, heating the mixture and profile extruding the mixture sufficient to create a biopolymeric material.