Two-part sizing composition for reinforcement fibers

摘要

A two-part sizing formulation that imparts improved strength of reinforced composites including a size composition and a binder composition is provided. The size composition may include one or more coupling agents and one or more film forming agents. The binder composition includes a high acid number copolymer formed from the polymerization of maleic anhydride or maleic acid and at least one other desired monomer and/or a high acid number polycarboxylic acid. In a preferred embodiment, the binder composition includes an ethylene-maleic acid copolymer formed by the hydrolysis of an ethylene-maleic anhydride copolymer. The size composition may be applied to a reinforcing fiber material before the binder size material is applied. The two-part size composition may be applied to a reinforcing fiber material to form a reinforcing fiber product which may then be densified or compacted to form a densified reinforcing fiber product, such as a pellet.