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US 6,146,705 AGranted
Structural mat matrix
AssigneeElk Corporation of Dallas
InventorDarrell Heine
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Abstract
A structural mat matrix comprises (a) a substrate which consists essentially of from 80% to 99% by weight fiberglass fibers and from 20% to 1% by weight wood pulp and (b) a binder which consists essentially of from 80% to 95% by weight urea formaldehyde and from 20% to 5% by weight acrylic copolymer. The binder bonds the substrate fiberglass fibers and wood pulp together and comprises from 5% to 15% by weight of said matrix, preferably 10% by weight of the matrix.
Claims1
A method of making a structural mat matrix which comprises
- a) forming a wet mat which consists essentially of from 80% to 99% by weight fiberglass fibers and from 20% to 1% by weight wood pulp;
- b) applying a binder which consists essentially of from 80% to 95% by weight urea formaldehyde resin and from 20% to 5% by weight acrylic copolymer;
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- c) drying and curing said mat and binder at elevated temperatures.
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