The present invention is directed to a low to high density foamed or solid
composite material that comprises a blend of an epoxy based resin system
or a low or high molecular weight polyurethane-based pre-polymer resin
system and a relatively high level of a broad range of reinforcing
materials dispersed therein. The reinforcing materials may be recycled or
virgin, organic or inorganic, materials in the form of particles,
shavings, flakes, pellets, crystals, hollow or solid spheres, granules or
fibers, and may vary in specific gravity and size. The resin system
permits a substantially uniform dispersal of the reinforcing materials
and subsequently cures to create a complex composite material matrix. The
composite material may be rigid, semi-rigid or flexible. The present
invention is also directed to a process for preparing the rigid,
semi-rigid or flexible foam composite which can be subsequently molded,
extruded, calendered or used in spray-applications. The foam composite
material is useful in a variety of applications, and can be easily varied
or modified to include a wide variety of coarse and fine multi-size
reinforcing materials. Applications for the composite material include
lightweight moisture resistant insulative building materials, automotive,
transportation and aerospace components, filter materials, molded
components, and the like.