A method of manufacturing a mineral fibre product wherein the mineral fibre product is selected from a non-woven mineral fibre veil, mineral wool insulation, glass wool insulation and stone wool insulation, and wherein the method comprises: - applying an aqueous, curable binder composition to non or loosely assembled mineral fibres to provide resinated mineral fibres; and - subjecting the resinated mineral fibres to heat to cure the aqueous, curable binder composition and to form the mineral fibre product; - wherein the aqueous, curable binder composition applied to the mineral fibres comprises: 1) reducing sugar(s), 2) inorganic ammonium salt(s), 3) organic amine(s) having a pka of 7.5 or more and of 9.0 or less; and 4) optional additive(s), notably silane coupling agent(s).
Glass wool insulation comprises : -a collection of intermingled glass fibres in the form of glass wool, the glass wool having a structure formed from the intermingled glass fibres and air-filled interstices between the intermingled glass fibres, the glass fibres being present in the glass wool insulation in a quantity of at least 70%wt; - optionally an organic binder present in a quantity of less than 12%wt, the organic binder being distributed within the glass wool structure and serving to retain the collection of intermingled glass fibres in the form of glass wool; and - a fire-resistance enhancer notably selected from the group consisting of: hydromagnesite, magnesium hydroxide, brucite, huntite, dolomite, calcium carbonate and combination thereof, the fire-resistance enhancer being present in an amount of 1-15%wt and being distributed within the glass wool structure.
The present invention relates to an aqueous curable binder composition comprising (i) from more than 50 - 90 wt% of a polyphenolic macromolecular compound, a polyprimary amine and a carbohydrate selected from monosaccharide, disaccharide, trisaccharides, tetrasacharides, pentasaccharides and/or reaction products thereof. The invention binder is suitable to bond fibers, such as mineral fibers, synthetic fibers, wood fibers, wood particles, wood chips, wood strands or wood sheets to form insulation products and wood boards. The binder shows good bond strength notably under wet conditions.
D04H 1/587 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by applying, incorporating or activating chemical or thermoplastic bonding agents, e.g. adhesives characterised by the bonding agents used
D04H 1/64 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by applying, incorporating or activating chemical or thermoplastic bonding agents, e.g. adhesives the bonding agent being applied in wet state, e.g. chemical agents in dispersions or solutions
B27N 3/00 - Manufacture of substantially flat articles, e.g. boards, from particles or fibres
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IMPROVED LIGNIN-BASED BINDER COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF
D04H 1/587 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by applying, incorporating or activating chemical or thermoplastic bonding agents, e.g. adhesives characterised by the bonding agents used
D04H 1/64 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by applying, incorporating or activating chemical or thermoplastic bonding agents, e.g. adhesives the bonding agent being applied in wet state, e.g. chemical agents in dispersions or solutions
A method of manufacturing a mineral fibre product selected from a non-woven mineral fibre veil, mineral wool insulation, glass wool insulation and stone wool insulation, the method comprising: - applying an aqueous, curable binder composition to non or loosely assembled mineral fibres to provide resinated mineral fibres; and - subjecting the resinated mineral fibres to heat to cure the aqueous, curable binder composition and to form the mineral fibre product; - wherein the aqueous, curable binder composition applied to the mineral fibres comprises: 1) reducing sugar(s), 2) inorganic ammonium salt(s), 3) oxirane-containing reactant(s) comprising at least two oxirane groups; and 4) optional additive(s), notably silane coupling agent(s).
Glass wool insulation comprises : -a collection of intermingled glass fibres in the form of glass wool, the glass wool having a structure formed from the intermingled glass fibres and air-filled interstices between the intermingled glass fibres, the glass fibres being present in the glass wool insulation in a quantity of at least 70%wt; - optionally an organic binder present in a quantity of less than 12%wt, the organic binder being distributed within the glass wool structure and serving to retain the collection of intermingled glass fibres in the form of glass wool; and - a fire-resistance enhancer notably selected from the group consisting of: hydromagnesite, magnesium hydroxide, brucite, huntite, dolomite, calcium carbonate and combination thereof, the fire-resistance enhancer being present in an amount of 1-15%wt and being distributed within the glass wool structure.
E04B 1/76 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only
Glass wool insulation comprises : -a collection of intermingled glass fibres in the form of glass wool, the glass wool having a structure formed from the intermingled glass fibres and air-filled interstices between the intermingled glass fibres, the glass fibres being present in the glass wool insulation in a quantity of at least 70%wt; - optionally an organic binder present in a quantity of less than 12%wt, the organic binder being distributed within the glass wool structure and serving to retain the collection of intermingled glass fibres in the form of glass wool; and - a fire-resistance enhancer notably selected from the group consisting of: hydromagnesite, magnesium hydroxide, brucite, huntite, dolomite, calcium carbonate and combination thereof, the fire-resistance enhancer being present in an amount of 1-15%wt and being distributed within the glass wool structure.
E04B 1/76 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only
A sugar-based binder composition for manufacturing a composite product, notably a wood board, comprises at least one further particulate additive selected from the group consisting of: - particulate additive(s) having a BET specific surface area which is = 50 m2/g; - amorphous silica particles; - fumed silica particles; and - untreated fumed silica particles.
A sugar-based binder composition for manufacturing a composite product, notably a wood board, comprises at least one further particulate additive selected from the group consisting of: - particulate additive(s) having a BET specific surface area which is ≥ 50 m2/g; - amorphous silica particles; - fumed silica particles; and - untreated fumed silica particles.
B27D 1/04 - Joining wood veneer with any materialForming articles therebyPreparatory processing of surfaces to be joined, e.g. scoring to produce plywood or articles made therefromPlywood sheets
B27D 5/00 - Other working of veneer or plywood specially adapted to veneer or plywood
B27N 3/00 - Manufacture of substantially flat articles, e.g. boards, from particles or fibres
B27N 3/02 - Manufacture of substantially flat articles, e.g. boards, from particles or fibres from particles
B27N 3/04 - Manufacture of substantially flat articles, e.g. boards, from particles or fibres from fibres
B27N 7/00 - After-treatment, e.g. reducing swelling or shrinkage, surfacingProtecting the edges of boards against access of humidity
C08L 97/02 - Lignocellulosic material, e.g. wood, straw or bagasse
A composite fibre panel comprises: a first mineral material, wherein the first material comprises mineral fibres the mineral fibres; a second mineral material, wherein the second mineral material comprises mineral particles; a third polymeric material in the form of a foam, preferably polyurethane foam; optionally a fourth polymeric material in the form of fibres, preferably melamine fibres; and a binder, notably an organic binder, the first mineral material being present in a quantity which is ≥ 30 wt% weight and ≤ 60 wt% with respect to the total combined weight of the first, second, third and fourth materials and the binder.
E04B 1/76 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only
The invention relates to a glass melting process comprising melting glass cullet in a submerged combustion melter comprising at least one submerged burner, under oxidizing conditions, wherein the glass cullet comprises increased levels of contaminants.
The present invention relates to a melter assembly (1) for melting solid raw batch material, which comprises a submerged combustion melter section (3) and an afterburner section (5), wherein the submerged combustion melter section is designed to contain the melt bath (4) at a maximum melt level (4') and comprises at least one submerged combustion burner (21) and a melt outlet (9), and wherein the afterburner section (5) is designed as a space contiguous with, and in continuity of, the internal space defined by the submerged combustion melter section (3), and arranged over the maximum melt level (4') of the submerged combustion melter section (3). The afterburner section (5) is dimensioned such that the gases escaping from the melt bath (4) remain for at least 2 seconds at a temperature of at least 850 °C in said afterburner section (5), prior to being evacuated to the environment. The invention also relates to a process making use of such melter assembly (1).
The invention relates to a submerged combustion burner (1) and to a melter comprising submerged combustion burners (1). The burner comprises at least one oxidant feeding tube, at least one fuel feeding tube, a burner head having a peripheral envelope, the fuel and oxidant feeding tubes abutting against the burner head, at least two, preferably at least three, peripheral outward directed nozzles, each of the nozzles having a nozzle outlet, the nozzle outlets being arranged on a peripheral line on the peripheral envelope of the burner head, the nozzle outlet axis being inclined by an angle of 5 to 30° to the horizontal, and the nozzles practiced in the burner head being connected to the oxidant feeding tube and to the fuel feeding tube.
F23D 14/22 - Non-premix gas burners, i.e. in which gaseous fuel is mixed with combustion air on arrival at the combustion zone with separate air and gas feed ducts, e.g. with ducts running parallel or crossing each other
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PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF HIGH ALUMINA CEMENT
Fly ash and/or rice husk ash is molten in a submerged combustion melter, possibly together with fluxing agent and/or further vitrifiabel material, and vitrified upon cooling.
C03C 3/078 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing an oxide of a divalent metal, e.g. an oxide of zinc
C03C 3/087 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing aluminium oxide or an iron compound containing an oxide of a divalent metal containing calcium oxide, e.g. common sheet or container glass
C03C 3/089 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing boron
C03C 3/091 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing boron containing aluminium
C03B 5/44 - Cooling arrangements for furnace walls
The invention relates to a submerged combustion burner (1) and to a melter comprising submerged combustion burners (1). The burner comprises a substantially parallelepipedic body, the melt oriented face of which shows a longitudinal slot, two opposite walls of the slot comprising a series of nozzles each supplied separately with fuel and oxygen containing gas. The slot advantageously shows a narrow opening comprised between 10 and 30 mm, preferably between 15 and 25 mm, most preferably about 20 mm. The burner is advantageously made of steel plates, preferably high temperature resistant steel. The walls of the slot as well as the melt oriented face of the burner are advantageously cooled. According to the invention, the parallelepipedic burner body comprises a first external longitudinal volume showing a generally U-shaped cross-section and a second internal longitudinal volume fitted within the said first external longitudinal volume, showing also a generally U-shaped cross-section, one of the longitudinal volumes comprising a connection to a supply of oxygen and the other comprising a connection to a supply of fuel gas. The ends of the branches of the longitudinal volumes are connected to the burner nozzles. A flange is arranged around the parallelepipedic burner body at a distance from the melt oriented face of said body.
The invention relates to a material feeding system (1) for a melter comprising: (i) a substantially horizontal feeding barrel (5) designed to feed solid material through the melter wall (9) into the melt (11) contained in the said melter, and arranged below the level (13) of the melt (11) contained in the melter (30), (ii) said feeding barrel (5) comprising a material input opening (15) and material output opening (17), the material output opening (17) leading into the melt (11) contained in the melter (30), said feeding barrel (5) comprising an internal feeder (20) designed to push solid material (7) loaded through the material input opening (15), in the direction of the longitudinal barrel axis (6) toward the material output opening (17), the end of the internal feeder (20) on the material output side extending at a minimum at a distance from the internal melter surface (19) of two (2) to ten (10) times the diameter of the feeding barrel (5), preferably three (3) to eight (8) times the diameter of the feeding barrel, more preferably three (3) to six (6) times the diameter of the feeding barrel or three (3) to five (5) times the diameter of the feeding barrel (5). The invention further covers a submerged combustion melter equipped with above material feeding system and a process for feeding material into a melter.
E04B 7/22 - Roofs consisting of self-supporting slabs, e.g. able to be loaded the slabs having insulating properties, e.g. being laminated with layers of insulating material
E04D 12/00 - Non-structural supports for roofing materials, e.g. battens, boards
E04D 13/16 - Insulating devices or arrangements in so far as the roof covering is concerned
E04D 13/17 - Ventilation of roof coverings not otherwise provided for
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SUBMERGED COMBUSTION MELTING OF VITRIFIABLE MATERIAL
The present invention relates to a process for producing a boron containing glass, comprising melting raw materials including boron compounds in a submerged combustion melter (11), withdrawing flue gases from said melter and recovering heat from said flue gases in appropriate heat recovery equipment prior to release into the environment.
There is provided a method of providing a molten vitrifiable material comprising the steps of introducing solid batch material into a melter, and melting the solid batch material in the melter by submerged combustion in a melting chamber to provide the molten vitrifiable material within the melter as a melt having a melt surface, wherein during the melting step a substantially toroidal melt flow pattern having a central axis of revolution is generated in the melt of vitrifiable material, comprising major centrally inwardly convergent flows at the melt surface, the central axis of revolution of the toroidal melt flow pattern being substantially vertical.
Vitrified products are manufactured using a melt produced from batch materials comprising 35 to 100 w% man-made mineral fibers produced in a submerged combustion melter.
A submerged combustion melter 10 is arranged with a vertical melting chamber 11, which may be cylindrical, and at least five submerged combustion burners 21-26 in the bottom base 13, the burners so spaced apart from each other and from the walls and angled from the vertical that in use a toroidal flow pattern can be achieved, providing intensive mixing. The claims also pertain to a method of melting a vitrifiable material from solid batch by submerged combustion melting.
The present invention relates to a process for melting solid batch material, comprising the steps of introducing solid batch material into a melter, and melting the solid batch material in the melter by submerged combustion and subjecting the melt to a flow pattern which when simulated on a computer by making use of common fluid dynamic equations shows a substantially toroidal melt flow pattern in the melt, comprising a major centrally inwardly convergent flow at the melt surface, the central axis of revolution of the toroid being substantially vertical. The invention further relates to a melter assembly for carrying out the process. The toroidal melt flow pattern is achieved by suitable arrangement, angle and spacing of multiple submerged combustion burners in the floor of the melter
The present invention relates to a process for producing a boron containing glass, comprising melting raw materials including boron compounds in a submerged combustion melter (11), withdrawing flue gases from said melter and recovering heat from said flue gases in appropriate heat recovery equipment prior to release into the environment.
The claims define a submerged combustion melter comprising a submerged combustion burner (1) comprising three concentric tubes, all being closed at one end and open at the same opposite end, the internal tube (3) being connected to a source of oxygen containing gas (7), the middle tube (9) surrounding the internal tube (3) being connected to a source of fuel gas (11), and the outer tube (15) being connected to a source (19) of oxygen containing gas. The claims are also directed to a method of introducing a flame and/or combustion products into a melt from a submerged combustion burner and also directed to the use of the burner as a submerged combustion burner in a melter.
The present invention relates to a nanoparticle-containing binder composition, a method of producing a mineral fibre product employing said binder composition, a method of producing a mineral product, a mineral fibre product comprising nanoparticles, and the use of nanoparticles in the manufacture of a mineral fibre product.
A system for fixing insulating panels on a support structure comprises i) a multi-layer insulation panel comprising a substantially rigid layer adapted to provide an exterior surface and a substantially flexible layer adapted to contact the support structure; and ii) a signal generator adapted to define a virtual plane for alignment of the insulation panel therewith.
B32B 5/24 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
B25B 23/00 - Details of, or accessories for, spanners, wrenches, screwdrivers
E04F 13/08 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elementsSub-structures thereforFastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
E04B 1/62 - Insulation or other protectionElements or use of specified material therefor
E04B 1/76 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only
G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
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EXTERNAL THERMAL INSULATION COMPOSITE FACADE SYSTEM (ETICS)
The present invention relates to an external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS) for reduction of algae and mould formation on a facade surface, further relates to methods for thermally insulating a facade of a building as well asthe use of a wood wool board to reduce the presence o mold and /or algae at a building facade.
E04B 1/76 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only
E04C 2/24 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of wood, fibres, chips, vegetable stems, or the likeBuilding elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of plasticsBuilding elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of foamed products laminated and composed of materials covered by two or more of groups , ,
The present invention relates to a water-soluble pre-reacted binder composition, a method of its manufacture, a use of said pre-reacted binder composition, a method of manufacturing a collection of matter bound by a polymeric binder, a binder solution or dispersion comprising said pre-reacted binder composition, as well as products comprising the pre-reacted binder composition in a cured state.
C07H 5/04 - Compounds containing saccharide radicals in which the hetero bonds to oxygen have been replaced by the same number of hetero bonds to halogen, nitrogen, sulfur, selenium, or tellurium to nitrogen
The present invention relates to a water-soluble pre-reacted binder composition, a method of its manufacture, a use of said pre-reacted binder composition, a method of manufacturing a collection of matter bound by a polymeric binder, a binder solution or dispersion comprising said pre-reacted binder composition, as well as products comprising the pre-reacted binder composition in a cured state.
C07H 5/04 - Compounds containing saccharide radicals in which the hetero bonds to oxygen have been replaced by the same number of hetero bonds to halogen, nitrogen, sulfur, selenium, or tellurium to nitrogen
C03C 25/26 - Macromolecular compounds or prepolymers
A composite fibre panel comprising: between 20% and 70% by weight mineral fibres; and between 30% and 80% polymeric material; and in which the polymeric material comprises polymeric material in particulate form may be used to provide improved acoustic and/or fire performances.
C08J 9/00 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof
B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
B32B 21/08 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board comprising wood as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resinLayered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board comprising wood as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of fibre-reinforced resin
E04C 2/296 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials composed of materials covered by two or more of groups , , , or of materials covered by one of these groups with a material not specified in one of these groups at least one of the materials being insulating composed of insulating material and non-metallic or unspecified sheet-material
A single piece mineral wool insulation panel having a height of at least 160 cm and a width of at least 60cm has an upper band located towards an upper edge of the panel, a lower band located towards the lower edge of the panel and a central band positioned between the upper and lower bands, each of the bands extending substantially across the width of the panel. Different densities of mineral wool are arranged at at least the upper and central bands and the panel is particularly suitable for use to fill the cavity of a fire rated door.
The present invention relates to an aqueous carbohydrate based binder composition, comprising a carbohydrate component and an amine component, wherein the carbohydrate component comprises one or more pentose sugars, as well as to a method of its production.
The present invention relates to an aqueous carbohydrate based binder composition, comprising a carbohydrate component and an amine component, wherein the carbohydrate component comprises one or more pentose sugars, as well as to a method of its production.
A mineral wool batt for use as a plant growth medium, particularly in applications for growing vegetation (including plants) in which water retention and/or the avoidance of water run of is of interest. The mineral wool batt has an absorbent layer which comprises needled mineral wool fibres; superabsorbent particles in the absorbent layer may be sandwiched between a denser upper and/or lower barrier layer(s) which assist in preventing their escape.
D04H 1/46 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties the fleeces or layers being consolidated by mechanical means, e.g. by rolling by needling or like operations to cause entanglement of fibres
D04H 1/407 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties containing absorbing substances, e.g. activated carbon
A01G 31/00 - Soilless cultivation, e.g. hydroponics
The invention described herein pertains to formaldehyde free, thermosetting liquid high solids binder compositions having rapid cure times on thermal curing and slow cure times at ambient temperatures so that the uncured binder compositions and products which comprise the uncured binder compositions have improved shelf lives.
The invention described herein pertains to substantially formaldehyde free, curable, thermosetting liquid high solids binder compositions, which are free of solid particles, comprising a primary or secondary polyetheramine and a carbohydrate, wherein the binder concentration is at least 35% solids, having rapid cure times on thermal curing and slow cure times at ambient temperatures so that the uncured binder compositions and products which comprise the uncured binder compositions have improved shelf lives.
A package of thermal and/or acoustic insulation material has a carrying handle secured to its enveloping film. The carrying handle comprises a handle film having at least one incision which separates an attachment portion of the handle film which is secured to a portion of the surface of the enveloping film from an integral grip portion of the handle film which is configured to allow a user's hand to be inserted between the grip portion and the enveloping film to grip the package.
B65D 85/08 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular
A composite XPS thermal insulation board may comprise a bottom, a central and a top XPS board having an extrusion skin at each external face of the composite XPS board with the individual XPS boards secured together to form the composite XPS board by thermal welds at their contact faces.
B32B 5/32 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous both layers being foamed or specifically porous
B29C 65/20 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated tool with direct contact, e.g. using "mirror"
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 endo thermic process that consumes at least a portion of the energy generated during the exothermic curing reaction.
D04H 1/64 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by applying, incorporating or activating chemical or thermoplastic bonding agents, e.g. adhesives the bonding agent being applied in wet state, e.g. chemical agents in dispersions or solutions
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FIBER PRODUCTS HAVING TEMPERATURE CONTROL ADDITIVES
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 endo thermic process that consumes at least a portion of the energy generated during the exothermic curing reaction.
D04H 1/64 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by applying, incorporating or activating chemical or thermoplastic bonding agents, e.g. adhesives the bonding agent being applied in wet state, e.g. chemical agents in dispersions or solutions
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CARBOHYDRATE POLYAMINE BINDERS AND MATERIALS MADE THEREWITH
A binder comprising the products of a carbohydrate reactant and polyamine is disclosed. The binder is useful for consolidating loosely assembled matter, such as fibers. Uncured fibrous products comprising fibers in contact with a carbohydrate reactant and a polyamine are also disclosed. The binder composition may be cured to yield a fibrous product comprising fibers bound by a cross-linked polymer. Further disclosed are methods for binding fibers with the carbohydrate reactant and polyamine based binder.
A binder comprising a polymeric binder comprising the products of a carbohydrate reactant and nucleophile is disclosed. The binder is useful for consolidating loosely assembled matter, such as fibers. Fibrous products comprising fibers in contact with a carbohydrate reactant and a nucleophile are also disclosed. The binder composition may be cured to yield a fibrous product comprising fibers bound by a cross-linked polymer. Further disclosed are methods for binding fibers with the carbohydrate reactant and polyamine based binder.
A binder comprising the products of a carbohydrate reactant and polyamine is disclosed. The binder is useful for consolidating loosely assembled matter, such as fibers. Uncured fibrous products comprising fibers in contact with a carbohydrate reactant and a polyamine are also disclosed. The binder composition may be cured to yield a fibrous product comprising fibers bound by a cross-linked polymer. Further disclosed are methods for binding fibers with the carbohydrate reactant and polyamine based binder.
A binder comprising a polymeric binder comprising the products of a carbohydrate reactant and nucleophile is disclosed. The binder is useful for consolidating loosely assembled matter, such as fibers. Fibrous products comprising fibers in contact with a carbohydrate reactant and a nucleophile are also disclosed. The binder composition may be cured to yield a fibrous product comprising fibers bound by a cross-linked polymer. Further disclosed are methods for binding fibers with the carbohydrate reactant and polyamine based binder.
A binder based predominantly on molasses which incorporates both polymeric and monomeric polycarboxylic acid components to form a composite including both melanoidin and polyester polymeric structures. The binder incorporates the chemical profile of molasses with a mixture of polycarboxylic acids which combines to form a strong and weatherable binder composition which may be used to bind loosely or non-assembled matter.
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