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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 01, 2004
Filed:
Jun. 07, 2002
Fred Barlow, St. Simons Island, GA (US);
Yash Khanna, Brunswick, GA (US);
Daren B. Pietsch, St. Simons Island, GA (US);
John Underwood, St. Simons Island, GA (US);
Rayonier Products and Financial Services Company, Fernandina Beach, FL (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides composites prepared from melt blending compositions that generally include cellulosic pulp fibers having an alpha-cellulose purity of greater than 80% by weight, at least one water soluble binder, at least one lubricant, at least one compatibilizer, and at least one matrix polymer. The present invention further provides advantageous temperature profiles and feeding arrangements to be used in conjunction with the melt blending of such composites. The composites of the present invention exhibit reduced discoloration and improved fiber dispersion.