Hydrocarbon-free, non-polymeric formulations and articles
OwnerThomas E. Breuer, James Foreman +2inventors
InventorsThomas E. Breuer, James Foreman, Tarun Cholera, Peter Frenkel
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Abstract
Disclosed herein are compositions comprising blends of at least one triglyceride; at least one fatty acid; and at least one fatty acid derivative, whereby said compositions exhibit improved processing and flame/burn characteristics. The compositions may, optionally, further comprise fillers, extenders, modifiers, binders, flame and article colorants, and perfumes and are useful in the manufacture of, for example, fireplace logs, fire starter blocks, candles, and the like.
Claims20
A composition comprising a blend of:
- (A) at least one triglyceride;
- (B) at least one fatty acid;
- and
- (C) at least one fatty acid derivative.
An article of manufacture comprising a composition comprising a blend of:
- (A) at least one triglyceride;
- (B) at least one fatty acid;
- and
- (C) at least one fatty acid derivative.
A method for improving the processing and flame-burning characteristics of articles comprising a blend of at least one triglyceride and at least one fatty acid, wherein the method comprises adding to said blend at least one fatty acid derivative.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.