Patent ID: 8629203
Filing Date: 2014-01-14
Classification: C08J,C08L,D06M

Abstract:
1. A compound, comprising: (1) a coated reinforcing biofiber and (2) a plastic resin, wherein the compound, when molded into a plaque has a Flexural Modulus (ASTM D790) of at least 50% more than a compound of uncoated biofiber and the plastic resin, wherein the coated reinforcing biofiber comprises: (a) biofiber and (b) plastisol having a Brookfield viscosity (ASTM D1824 25° C., 20 rpm) of about 1200 - 3000 centipoise, and wherein the coated reinforcing biofiber is present in the compound in a weight percent ranging from about 55% to about 80%.