Masonite Corporation

Thomas A Lehtinen

Chun Y Lo

John Peter Walsh

Allen Ray Hill

Thomas M Ruffin

A method of forming a consolidated wood product is disclosed wherein zinc borate and resin are mixed with cellulosic material to form treated cellulosic material, followed by applying heat and pressure to form a consolidated cellulosic product. A consolidated product comprises zinc borate, resin, and cellulosic material, wherein the zinc borate is distributed throughout the lignocellulosic material. A steam injection process is also disclosed.

Method of making cellulosic composite articles

A fusible phenolic resin and a dialkyl-N,N-bis(hydroxyalkyl)aminoalkyl phosphonate are condensed to form a water-insoluble resin having fire retardant properties. Fire resistant materials are made by causing the condensation to occur in situ when a normally flammable material and the reactants are mixed and the mixture is heated at 250.degree. F. to 480.degree. F. Wooden articles such as molded hardboard roofing shingles of this invention do not lose their fire resistance after being soaked with rain repeatedly.

Non-leachable fire retardant comprising an alkaline condensation product

A fusible phenolic resin and a dialkyl-N, N-bis (hydroxyalkyl) aminoalkyl phosphonate are condensed to form a water-insoluble resin having fire retardant properties. Fire resistant materials are made by causing the condensation to occur in situ when a normally flammable material and the reactants are mixed and the mixture is heated at 250.degree. F. to 480.degree. F. Wooden articles such as molded hardboard roofing shingles of this invention do not lose their fire resistance after being soaked with rain repeatedly.

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St. Charles, IL, United States of America

Thomas A Lehtinen