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Composite article including modified wax, and method of making same

US5677369A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 19, 1996
Grant dateOct 14, 1997
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L97/02
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for the production of a material or article, e.g., an exterior building product such as wood composite siding, having improved weatherability properties. The material or article preferably has improved resistance to migration of wax sizing and moisture. The method preferably includes the use of salts of aluminum, calcium, zinc, and/or lithium cations, including salts of stearic acid and/or palmitic acid.

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