A wood-based panel includes at least one carrier board and at least one resin layer disposed side of the board. The at least one resin layer includes carbon-based particles, at least one compound of the formula R.sup.1.sub.aR.sup.2.sub.bSiX.sub.(4-a-b), and/or hydrolysis products. X is H, OH, or a hydrolysable moiety selected from the group including halogen, alkoxy, carboxyl, amino, monoalkylamino or dialkylamino, aryloxy, acyloxy, and alkylcarbonyl. R.sup.1 is an organic residue selected from the group including alkyl, aryl, and cycloalkyl, which may be interrupted by —O— or —NH—. R.sup.1 has at least one functional group Q.sub.1 selected from a group containing a hydroxy-, amino, monoalkylamino, carboxy, mercapto, alkoxy, aldehyde, acrylic, acryloxy, methacrylic, methacryloxy, cyano, isocyano and epoxide group, R.sup.2 is a non-hydrolyzable organic moiety selected from the group including alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, and cycloalkenyl; A is 0, 1, 2, or 3. B is 1, 2, 3, or 4.

A composite molded cargo body panel including a core, an interior skin secured to a first side of the core having a thickness, and exterior skin secured to a second side of the core, and a recess. The core thickness at the recess is reduced compared to a maximum core thickness, and the recess defines a support surface. A pocket is formed in the recess, with the core thickness at the pocket being less than the core thickness at the recess. A logistics insert is attached to the support surface of recess so that, at the recess, the logistics insert extends across the pocket.

The present invention is directed to new and improved industrial containment bags wherein the improvement comprises providing methods and technologies for improving the integrity of such bags during processes designed for lifting, transporting storing and/or disposing of the same. In certain embodiments, the improvement includes providing methods and technologies for improving the sealing capabilities of the bag's closure systems. In other embodiments, the improvement includes providing methods and technologies for assessing the load balance of materials being contained in such industrial containment bags; and thereafter, compensating for any significant load imbalances. The present invention is also directed to methods of manufacturing, using, filling, lifting, transporting, storing, and/or disposing of such new and improved industrial containment bags.

The present invention relates to skin care additive which comprises a diester skin care additive which is the reaction product of a fatty alkoxylated ester and a straight, branched or aromatic polyol or poly acid, where the skin care additive provides improved wet lubricancy and/or reduced skin irritancy. More especially, there is provided a personal hygiene product treated with the skin care additive, as such the invention also relates to providing the care additive as a coating on a personal hygiene product. The present invention may also provide use of such a personal hygiene product comprising said skin care additive to prevent or alleviate dermatitis, and in particular nappy rash.

Provided is a composite sheet material having a first layer and an airlaid nonwoven layer overlying the first layer wherein the airlaid nonwoven layer includes a blend of bamboo derived staple fibers and non-cellulose staple fibers, and in which the airlaid nonwoven layer includes a first surface disposed towards, and thermally bonded, to a surface of the first layer, and a second surface defining an outer surface of the composite sheet material.

Reusable coasters with absorptive properties and liquid-activated designs are described herein. In some embodiments, the coaster includes a cover layer with bonded fibers and a liquid absorption layer. An adhesive may bond the first layer and second layer around a perimeter such that a portion is not bonded to prevent the adhesive from obstructing liquid passing from the bonded fibers of the first layer to the absorptive material included in the second layer. The opening in the portion may further prevent obstructing the view of liquid-activated images, which may be printed on the liquid absorption layer. The cover layer may protect the liquid absorption layer from direct contact with solid objects and help maintain the shape of the absorptive material when wet.

Reusable coasters with absorptive properties and liquid-activated designs are described herein. In some embodiments, the coaster includes a cover layer with bonded fibers and a liquid absorption layer. An adhesive may bond the first layer and second layer around a perimeter such that a portion is not bonded to prevent the adhesive from obstructing liquid passing from the bonded fibers of the first layer to the absorptive material included in the second layer. The opening in the portion may further prevent obstructing the view of liquid-activated images, which may be printed on the liquid absorption layer. The cover layer may protect the liquid absorption layer from direct contact with solid objects and help maintain the shape of the absorptive material when wet.

A hot press cushioning material includes a cushioning material body in the form of a plate; and surface materials provided on the front and back sides of the cushioning material body. The surface material includes a core layer composed of a heat resistant fiber material for a nonwoven structure, and a front-side resin layer covering the entire front side of the core layer. The core layer has an air permeability of 5 cm.sup.3.Math.cm.sup.−2.Math.s.sup.−1 or less and a bulk density of 0.8 g/cm.sup.3 or more.

Certain configurations of composite panels are described that comprise at least one aesthetic edge. In some embodiments, the composite panel with the aesthetic edge comprises a sandwich panel coupled to a shell layer. The sandwich panel may comprise skin layers and a core layer.

Provided is a wheat straw paper composite for a packaging material, comprising a first layer and second layer of wheat straw paper; and a layer of wheat flour film therebetween. Also provided is a laminate comprising at least three of the wheat straw paper composites, the first and second wheat straw paper composites in the form of a flat sheet, and the third wheat straw paper composite corrugated to include a plurality of flutes and positioned between the first and second wheat straw paper composite. Also provided is a system for packaging and physically protecting electronic devices in transit. The packaging system includes the laminate provided herein as an external protection container in combination with a corn foam insert that comprises a biodegradable cornstarch foam product comprising at least 60 wt % cornstarch, or a biodegradable expanded foam comprising a polylactic acid.