Patent ID: 6590004
Filing Date: 2003-07-08
Classification: C08J

Abstract:
A foamable composite comprising:at least one cellulosic filler in an amount of about 20% to about 60% by weight of said composite; and at least one plastic material in an amount of about 40% to about 80% by weight of said composite, said at least one plastic material comprised of at least one stabilizer in an amount of about 1 to about 10 parts per 100 parts of a polypropylene resin, at least one lubricant in an amount of about 1 to about 12 parts per 100 parts of said polypropylene resin, at least one process aid in an amount of about 2 to about 15 parts per 100 parts of said polypropylene resin, and at least one blowing agent in an amount of about 0.25 to about 5 parts per 100 parts of said polypropylene resin.