Composite article including modified wax, and method of making same
US5677369A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 1996 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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