Patent ID: 9328231
Filing Date: 2016-05-03
CPC Classification: C08J,C08L

Claim Text:
1. A composition consisting of 10 to 50 weight % bleached chemical wood pulp fiber, 45 to 85 weight % thermoplastic polymer, and 0.5 to 20 weight % additives, in which the fibers are dispersed throughout the composition in substantially individual form; wherein the additives consist of one or more compatibilizers, coupling agents, anti-oxidants, and lubricants; wherein the thermoplastic polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyolefins, polyethylene, high density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polystyrene copolymers, styrene block copolymers, potyvinyl chloride, and the aforementioned polymers in the form of recycled plastics; and wherein the average dispersion of the substantially individual fibers is equal to or greater than 90% as determined by the Dispersion Test.