Flax shives reinforced thermoplastic resin composition

Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser – Synthetic resins – Processes of preparing a desired or intentional composition...

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524 35, C08L 9702

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061333484

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to flax shives reinforced thermoplastic compositions and a method for reinforcing thermoplastic resins. The present invention provides a use for flax shives, which is the portion left over after processing plant materials to separate plant fibers (bast fibers) from the shives.

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