Dedusting oil compositions with enhanced heat resistance

Abstract

Dedusting oil compositions and binder compositions including such dedusting oil compositions for fiberglass are provided. Dedusting oil compositions are formed from a plant oil and a high activity aromatic amine. Binders may include polyacrylic acid polymers crosslinked with a polyol crosslinking agent and include a dedusting oil composition. Methods of making the binders and fiber-containing composites made with the binders are also provided.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A dedusting oil composition comprising:
 a plant oil; and   a high activity aromatic amine;   wherein the high activity aromatic amine comprises an aromatic amine having one or more active hydrogens attached to a nitrogen.   
     
     
         2 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the aromatic amine comprises an aniline, an alkylated aniline, a N-mono alkyl aniline, a diphenylamine, an alkylated diphenylamine, a phenylene diamine, a diphenyl-phenylene diamine, a N,N′ dialkyl phenylene diamine, a hydroquinoline, an imidazole, a mercaptoimidazole, a mercaptothiazole, a hydroxybenzothiazole, a 4,4-bis(α,α,-dimethylbenzyl) diphenylamine, derivatives thereof, metal salts thereof, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         3 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the dedusting oil composition exhibits an exotherm onset temperature of greater than or about 190° C. 
     
     
         4 . The composition of  claim 3 , wherein the dedusting oil composition exhibits an exotherm onset temperature of greater than or about 200° C. 
     
     
         5 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the high activity aromatic amine is present in the dedusting oil composition in an amount of about 0.1 wt. % to about 20 wt. %. 
     
     
         6 . A binder composition for fiberglass, comprising:
 a polycarboxylic acid based binder, a formaldehyde-based binder, or a formaldehyde-free binder, and   a dedusting oil composition, wherein the dedusting oil composition comprises a plant oil and a high activity aromatic amine.   
     
     
         7 . The composition of  claim 6 , wherein the aromatic amine comprises an aniline, an alkylated aniline, a N-mono alkyl aniline, a diphenylamine, an alkylated diphenylamine, a phenylene diamine, a diphenyl-phenylene diamine, a N,N′ dialkyl phenylene diamine, a hydroquinoline, an imidazole, a mercaptoimidazole, a mercaptothiazole, a hydroxybenzothiazole, a 4,4-bis(α,α,-dimethylbenzyl) diphenylamine, derivatives thereof, metal salts thereof, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         8 . The composition of  claim 6 , wherein the binder composition comprises the polycarboxylic acid based binder, and wherein the polycarboxylic acid based binder comprise a crosslinking agent, wherein the crosslinking agent comprises one or more polyol compounds. 
     
     
         9 . The composition of  claim 8 , wherein the polyol comprises sorbitol, triethanolamine, diethanolamine, polyvinyl alcohol, glycerol, propylene glycol, neopentyl glycol, trimethylolpropane, pentaerythritol, polyester polyol, acrylic polyols, carbohydrates, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         10 . The composition of  claim 6 , wherein the polycarboxylic acid comprises a monomeric polycarboxylic acid, wherein the monomeric polycarboxylic acid comprises citric acid, itaconic acid, maleic acid, adipic acid, oxalic acid, trimellitic acid, butanetetracarboxylic acid, or combinations thereof or a homopolymer or copolymer formed at least in part from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, butenedioic acid, methyl maleic acid, itaconic acid, crotonic acid, maleic anhydride, acrylic anhydride, methacrylic anhydride, itaconic anhydride, maleic acid, fumaric acid, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         11 . The composition of  claim 6 , wherein the plant oil comprises soybean oil, linseed oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, castor oil, corn oil, tall oil fatty acid, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         12 . The composition of  claim 6 , wherein the dedusting oil composition is present in the binder composition in an amount of less than or about 40 wt. %. 
     
     
         13 . The composition of  claim 6 , wherein the binder composition exhibits an exotherm onset temperature of greater than or about 185° C. 
     
     
         14 . A method of forming a binder composition for fiberglass, comprising:
 mixing a plant oil and a high activity aromatic amine, forming a dedusting oil composition, and   mixing a polycarboxylic acid based binder, a formaldehyde-based binder, or a formaldehyde-free binder with the dedusting oil composition.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , further comprising curing the binder composition after mixing the polycarboxylic acid based binder, formaldehyde-based binder, or formaldehyde-free binder and the dedusting oil composition. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 14 , further comprising applying the binder composition to one or more woven or non-woven fibers prior to curing. 
     
     
         17 . A fiber-containing composite, comprising:
 woven or non-woven fibers consolidated with a cured binder;   wherein the cured binder comprises the binder composition according to  claim 6 .   
     
     
         18 . The fiber-containing composite of  claim 17 , wherein the high activity aromatic amine comprises an aniline, an alkylated aniline, a N-mono alkyl aniline, a diphenylamine, an alkylated diphenylamine, a phenylene diamine, a diphenyl-phenylene diamine, a N,N′ dialkyl phenylene diamine, a hydroquinoline, an imidazole, a mercaptoimidazole, a mercaptothiazole, a mercaptobenzothiazole, a 4,4′-bis(α,α,-dimethylbenzyl)diphenylamine, a hydroxybenzothiazole, derivatives thereof, metal salts thereof, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         19 . The fiber-containing composite of  claim 17 , wherein the dedusting oil composition is present in the binder composition in an amount of less than or about 40 wt. %. 
     
     
         20 . The fiber-containing composite of  claim 19 , wherein the high activity aromatic amine is present in the dedusting oil in an amount of about 0.1 wt. % to about 20 wt. %. 
     
     
         21 . The fiber-containing composite of  claim 17 , wherein the fiber-containing composite comprises thermal insulation. 
     
     
         22 . The fiber-containing composite of  claim 21 , wherein the thermal insulation comprises at least one of building insulation, pipe insulation, duct insulation or appliance insulation. 
     
     
         23 . The fiber-containing composite of  claim 17 , wherein the fiber-containing composite comprises acoustical insulation. 
     
     
         24 . The fiber-containing composite of  claim 23 , wherein the acoustical insulation comprises at least one of HVAC insulation, appliance insulation or office interior board insulation.