Lignite-based urethane resins with enhanced suspension properties and foundry sand binder performance

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PATENT NO 8853299
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12574475

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Described herein, in the preferred embodiment, is a leonardite-based polyurethane resin binder that may be used, among other applications, as a binder in combination with foundry aggregate, e.g., sand, for molding or casting metal parts. The binders described herein comprise a humic substance, preferably leonardite, combined with a polymerizable polyol, an isocyanate, and a polymerization catalyst to make a polyurethane resin binder in situ in a foundry aggregate, such as sand. The lignite is mixed with the polymerizable polyol, thickening and dispersing agents as additives to improve the suspension quality and binder performance of the lignite-containing part of the binder components.

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AMCOL INTERNATIONAL CORP2870 FORBS AVENUE HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60192

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Darlington,, Jr Jerald W Marengo, US 11 44
Losacco, Vincent J St. Charles, US 11 84
SenGupta, Ashoke K Strongsville, US 32 279

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