Abstract: The invention refers to a printed substrate comprising a substrate with an oleophilic surface having a Gurley-Hill permeance value bigger than 5000 s/100 ml, the ink printed on the substrate having an IGT ink set-off value bigger than 0.60 print density units at 30 s delay time. The invention also refers to a printing method performed in at least one printing unit under use of following substrate/ink combination: the substrate has an oleophilic surface and is non-porous, i.e. has a Gurley-Hill permenace value bigger than 5000 s/100 ml, the pigment carrier/ink has an IGT ink set-off value larger than 0.60 print density units at 30 s delay time.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing sized paper and paperboard which incorporates in the paper and paperboard at the size press size a composition comprising one or more “hydrophobic polymers” wherein hydrophobic polymers, the amount of such polymers and the weight ratio of starch to such polymer in the composition are selected such that the paper and paper board exhibits a Cobb Value equal to or less than about 25 and to a sized paper or paperboard web formed by the process.

Abstract: A process for the production of singly and/or multiply coated paper and/or board, except for photographic papers and self-adhesive labeling papers, which are particularly suitable for printing, packaging and inscription, is described. The substrate, for example base paper or board, is coated once or several times with a free-falling liquid curtain, the coating liquid having in particular an extensional viscosity of from 1 to 1000 Pa·s at a Hencky strain of from 1 to 15.

Abstract: Complexes of tropolone and copper and/or zinc were solubilized in ammoniacal solution providing preservative solutions that fully penetrate wood. With loss of the ammonia from the wood, the complexes were stably retained in the wood providing a long lasting preservative.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process and a method providing a high bulk tissue which is both strong and soft. Specifically, it has been discovered that certain low pressure printing technologies may be used to deliver a bonding material to the surface of a high bulk paper web such as an uncreped, through-dried web. The bonding material may be applied to the web either before, during or after the web is softened with a mechanical straining process which will decrease the web bulk by no more than 20% of the initial bulk in order to increase the web softness. The web may be softened by any of a variety of mechanical straining processes such as, for instance, microcreping, microstraining, rush transfer, or other low-compressive softening methods. The cured bonding material on the web may not only increase the bulk of the web when dry and wet, but also increase the wet resiliency and the wet strength of the web.

Abstract: A multilayered board including a material board having a visible surface coated with at least one paper layer impregnated with resin. The multilayered board includes a material board, at least one paper layer structured to coat the material board, and a resin layer structured to impregnate the at least one paper layer, wherein the resin layer is arranged to face away from the material board and have an average layer thickness of at least 5 ?m.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for preparing an organic film at the surface of a solid support, with a step of contacting said surface with a liquid solution including (i) at least one solvent, (ii) at least one adhesion primer, under non-electrochemical conditions, and allowing the formation of radical entities based on the adhesion primer. The liquid solution can also include (iii) at least one monomer different from the adhesion primer and radically polymerizable. This invention also relates to a non-electrically-conductive solid support on which an organic film according to said method is grafted, and a kit for preparing an essentially polymeric organic film at the surface of a solid support.

Abstract: Provided is a wallpaper type decoration panel having a decoration pattern of an unevenness form, which is formed by compressing and molding an intermediate member and a finish member on a board member under a high temperature and high pressure. Accordingly, the pattern of the intermediate member is protruded as the decoration pattern, to thus fulfill various consumer's aesthetic desires and to maximize reliability of use. An embroidered fabric or a flocking processed fabric is used as the intermediate member, or a flocking is directly attached on the upper surface of the board member or the inner side surface of the finish member. Accordingly, various decoration patterns are effectively produced, to thereby improve productivity and provide an effect of reducing a manufacturing cost.

Abstract: A release liner having a generally flat first substrate, with a first side and a second side. The first side includes a first coating, providing release against a pressure-sensitive adhesive, when that pressure sensitive adhesive is contacted with the first side. The release liner also includes a. second, preferably solvent-free, curable coating for application to the second side of the release liner. That coating comprises a mixture, the mixture having two pre-polymer components, the first pre-polymer component comprising at least one monomer, and the second pre-polymer component comprising either (a) at least one oligomer or (b) at least one soluble resin. The coating further comprises insoluble non-mineral type particles within that mixture. The insoluble non-mineral type particles preferably comprise an insoluble polymer powder, and most preferably an insoluble polyamide powder.

Abstract: A fire-blocking paper (22, 52) is adapted for incorporation into a fire-barrier film laminate (16, 46) for use in thermal and acoustical insulation systems (10, 40), such as, but not limited to, those used in commercial aircraft. The fire-blocking inorganic fiber paper (22, 52) can be laminated to a flame resistant film (24a, 24b, 54a, 54b). The fire-blocking paper (22, 52) may include inorganic bio-soluble fiber, chopped glass non-respirable fibers, organic reinforcing fibers, organic binder, and inorganic binder or filler; and, optionally or refractory ceramic fibers.

Abstract: Tissue products are described that have been topically treated with a chemical additive, such as a softener. The softener may be, for instance, a polysiloxane. The polysiloxane is topically applied to a tissue sheet, such as a single ply sheet, so as to form a Z-directional gradient in the sheet. Particular, most of the polysiloxane remains on the surface of the tissue product as opposed to migrating to the center of the sheet. In this manner, tissue sheets are formed with improved softness at lower levels of polysiloxane and without the need for applying any surfactants to the sheet. A system for applying chemical additives to tissue sheets is also described. The system includes a chemical additive applicator, such as a meltblown die that emits the chemical additive through a plurality of orifices. In one embodiment, the system includes a device for periodically cleaning the orifices during application of the chemical additive.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a web of paper and paperboard, in which method a spray-coating technique is used for applying a web treatment substance to at least one surface of a moving web. The qualities of the web treatment substance are selected such that at least the droplet size and viscosity of the web treatment substance are controlled such as to make the thickness of the applied web treatment substance essentially equal in at least two randomly selected sample areas. According to the invention, the applied coating conforms with the surface contour of the base sheet. A paper manufactured using the method.

Abstract: A support for an image recording medium includes base paper, a polymer coating layer formed on both top and wire side surfaces, and a coating layer containing a pigment and an adhesive agent which is formed under the polymer coating layer on one or both side surfaces. The support has a water absorbence less than 20 mg in terms of cross section water absorption quantity given by the following expression: Cross section water absorption quantity (mg)=A?B where A is the mass of a 10×1.5 cm support after wiping off attached water after five minute immersion in a water bath at 20° C. and B is the mass of the paper base support before immersion.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a method for the treatment of a substrate made of paper or a substrate containing paper as support material for a semiconductor component. In an embodiment, the substrate surface is contacted with a solution comprising at least one phenol-containing base polymer and/or copolymer and a crosslinker component. A polymer formulation deposits from the solution onto the surface. The solution may further include an acid catalyst. Embodiments include a semiconductor component formed according to the method of the invention.

Abstract: The fluid intake rate of a tissue product having at least one hydrophobic exterior layer can be increased significantly by the addition of apertures through the hydrophobic exterior layer to the tissue product's hydrophilic interior layer. The apertures allow for fluid to be absorbed by the hydrophilic interior layer, while leaving the hydrophobic exterior layer dry to the touch. The size, number and spacing of the apertures can be controlled to manage the absorbent properties of the tissue product. In one embodiment, a three-ply tissue product has two exterior hydrophobic plies each having a plurality of apertures extending from the surface of both exterior plies through the plies to a hydrophilic interior ply.

Abstract: The present invention provides an image-receiving sheet for electrophotography wherein the water-resistant image-receiving sheet for electrophotography, comprises a base paper, one or two plastic films adhered to the one or both surfaces of the base paper, and a toner-receiving layer formed on at least a surface of the plastic film, wherein a main component of the toner-receiving layer is a resin with a transition temperature of 0l to 80° C., and the surface resistance is 1×107 to 1×1011 ?/?.

Abstract: An overlay paper is described which comprises a cellulosic non-woven to which a UV stabilizing agent is applied in an amount from 0.001 to 10% by weight, based on the grammage of the non-woven used, a process for producing the same and the use of the same for the production of a laminate.

Abstract: This invention relates to a support comprising a substrate having a top side and a back side, wherein at least the top side is provided with at least two resin layers, wherein the outermost resin layer, which is most distant from the substrate, comprises at least 50 wt. % of one polyethylene homopolymer or polyethylene copolymer with a density less than 0.90 g/cm3 and said outermost resin layer has a coating weight of at least 0.2 g/m2 and less than 2 g/m2.

Abstract: A polyglycolic acid resin-based multilayer sheet is formed by laminating a biological polymer substrate sheet and a polyglycolic acid resin with each other via an aqueous adhesive layer. The multilayer sheet is formed of biodegradable materials as a whole and allows recovery of paper, etc. alone, as desired, by preferential decomposition of the resin, thus being suitable as a packaging material stock for food container, etc.

Abstract: An aqueous titanium oxide-dispersed sol comprising titanium oxide particles dispersed in water, said sol comprising chloride ions in an amount of 50 to 10,000 ppm by weight as the chlorine element. Titanium tetrachloride is hydrolyzed to form an aqueous titanium oxide-dispersed sol and the chloride ion concentration thereof is controlled. Another aqueous titanium oxide-dispersed sol comprising brookite-type titanium oxide particles dispersed in water, said titanium oxide particles having an average particle size of not more than 0.5 ?m and a specific surface area of not less than 20 m2/g. Addition of titanium tetrachloride to hot water at 75 to 100° C. followed by hydrolysis at 75° C. to the boiling point of the mixture.

Abstract: This invention relates to an ultra opaque coated sheet, characterized by the fact that it comprises a colored support made from a single ply of material, the said support being coated on at least one of its faces with one or more white pigmented coats. This invention also relates to the manufacturing process of this ultra opaque coated sheet.

Abstract: A thermally insulative label is provided. The label includes a first layer of material including an insulative coating, and a second layer of shrink material coupled to the first layer wherein the second layer includes graphics.

Abstract: A facing laminate for insulation products includes: a foil or metallized polymeric film sheet layer forming an inner layer of the laminate that is adapted be bonded directly to a surface of an insulation product; a paper composite sheet layer, which may include synthetic and/or inorganic fibers, forming an outer exposed layer of the laminate; and a scrim intermediate and bonded to the foil or metallized polymeric film sheet and paper composite sheet layers. The facing laminate may include a humectant and/or a water, oil, and/or grease repellant component. The paper composite sheet layer of the laminate exhibits greater dimensional stability and reduced wrinkling when the laminate is exposed to conditions of high humidity. Insulation products to be faced with this facing laminate include pipe insulation, duct board, duct wrap insulation, metal building insulation, and other building insulation products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing a laminate comprising providing an aluminum foil inner layer, a paper middle layer, and an aluminum foil outer layer; laminating the inner aluminum foil layer to the middle layer by a process selected from the group consisting of adhesive lamination with polyurethane, polyvinyl acetate, and an acrylic-type adhesive, and extrusion lamination with polyethylene; curing the inner aluminum foil layer and middle paper layer; laminating the middle paper layer and the outer aluminum foil layer by a process selected from the group consisting of adhesive lamination with polyurethane, polyvinyl acetate, and an acrylic-type adhesive, and extrusion lamination with polyethylene; and curing the inner aluminum foil layer, the middle paper layer and the outer aluminum foil layer.

Abstract: Thermo-Label is an adhesive material with temperature sensitive paper or temperature sensitive tape. Thermo-Label works by adhering it to a shipped or stored product after it is refrigerated or frozen. The temperature sensitive tape or paper will change colors after the product is exposed to temperatures in excess or below the appropriate temperatures for a given item.

Abstract: A reinforced wallboard that has improved core strength and is designed to facilitate the secure attachment of cabinets and/or other heavy objects to the surface thereof. Generally the reinforced wallboard includes a structural substrate having an upper surface and a lower surface, a first binding layer bonded to the upper surface, and a first paper layer bonded to the binding layer. The structural substrate layer may be formed of plywood wood, or other suitable materials, such as melamine. The wallboard may have one or more tapered edges so that the tapered edges and paper layer give the appearance of ordinary gypsum plaster wallboard and allow for its installation with standard wallboard fasteners, spackling, tools, and techniques.

Abstract: A composite wrap material includes a layer of polyactide (PLA) resin interposed between two layers of cellulosic material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a manufacturing method of a heat-sealable packaging material, a polymer-coated packaging material manufactured using the method, and a sealed package to be manufactured of the material. The packaging material comprises a fibre base, such as a packaging board (5), and an inner, extruded water vapour barrier layer (2, 9) on both sides, containing high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and an outer heat sealing layer (1, 10), the material of which is, for example, low-density polyethylene (LDPE). Further, polymeric oxygen barrier layers (7) can be incorporated in the packaging material, the material of the oxygen barrier layers being, for example, ethyl vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) or polyamide (PA). With the HDPE layer, the permeation of water vapour is prevented to both directions, and the location of the extruded layers on both sides of the fibre base reduces the curling of the material.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a photocatalytic powder containing titanium dioxide fine particles containing an anionically active substance, where the electrokinetic potential of the fine particle is from about ?100 to 0 mV in an aqueous environment at pH 5. Another object of the present invention is to provide a photocatalytic slurry containing the powder, and a polymer composition, a coating agent, a photocatalytic functional molded article and a photocatalytic functional structure using the powder.

Abstract: A decorative laminate includes a core layer, a decorative layer and an optional overlay layer. The core layer includes one or more resin impregnated paper sheets. The decorative layer includes a dry paper sheet (i.e., one without any resin impregnation). A plurality of geometric patterns is printed on the decorative paper sheet with photoluminescent material of different colors, where the resulting patterns of different colors are simultaneously visible when exposed to ultraviolet light. The optional overlay layer includes one or more resin impregnated paper sheets. The decorative layer paper sheet is stacked with the core layer and the optional overlay layer, when utilized, and laminated under heat and pressure to form the decorative laminate.

Abstract: A flat film barrier laminate material for food packaging includes a core layer of paper or paperboard having a first side and a second side, a polymeric coating applied to the first side of the core layer and a food contacting layer disposed on the second side of the core layer. The food contacting barrier layer is formed from a plurality of series of layers of polymeric materials. Each series of layers includes a polyolefin layer, a tie layer, a polyamide resin layer, a tie layer and a polyolefin layer. The plurality is a whole number greater than one and the layers are applied to provide a weight ratio of materials in each series of 15:50 for the polyolefin layers, 5:50 for the tie layers and 10:50 for the polyamide resin layer.

Abstract: A paper backed veneer having a veneer laminated to a paper backing sheet saturated with a formaldehyde-free binder composition is generally disclosed. The formaldehyde-free binder composition includes a curable latex polymer and a crosslinking agent. The latex polymer can include functionalized groups, such as carboxyl groups, to aid curing. The crosslinking agent can be an epoxy resin. Also, a method of making paper backed veneers is generally disclosed.

Abstract: Described are photochromic articles that include a substrate, a temperature dependent reducing amount of at least one organic photochromic material (b) that changes from more absorbing to less absorbing of radiation in its activating spectral absorbance as the temperature increases from 10° C. to 35° C. and at least one other photochromic material (c) that is different from photochromic material (b). In the article, photochromic material (b) is interposed between photochromic material (c) and a source of activating radiation. The photochromic article demonstrates a more consistent photochromic response, for example, an optical density response loss of 50 percent or less over a temperature range of from 10° C. to 35° C. as measured in the Photochromic Temperature Dependence Test. Methods for producing the aforedescribed articles are also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi layer composite having oil and grease resistance comprising: a) a paper or paperboard substrate, b) a base coat on a surface of said substrate comprising a first polymer selected from the group consisting of film forming natural and synthetic polymers in the substantial absence of a mineral pigment filler, and c) a top coat on a surface of said base coat, said top coat comprising a continuous polymer phase comprising one or more film forming synthetic polymers having dispersed therein at least one platy mineral pigment and at least one non-platy mineral pigment. This invention also relates to a method of making the composite and articles of manufacture fabricated totally or in part from the composite of this invention where oil and grease resistance is required or desired, such as container, bags and wraps for packaging oily or greasy materials such as animal and human food.

Abstract: An enhanced or optimized cast-coated paper for enhancing or improving toner adhesion, and a method for forming an image on the enhanced or optimized cast-coated paper, includes a paper sheet with a coating solution on at least one surface of the paper sheet, the cast-coated paper having at least: a thermal diffusivity of less than approximately 9.0 mm2/s and total surface free energy component of less than 38 erg/cm2. Printing the cast-coated paper in an electrophotographic apparatus includes forming an image with an electrophotographic toner in the electrophotographic apparatus and transferring the image to the cast-coated paper having the thermal diffusivity of less than approximately 9.0 mm2/s and the total surface free energy component of less than 38 erg/cm2. The cast-coated paper may be used in apparatuses utilizing an electrophotographic process, such as a copying machine, a printer, a facsimile machine, a color-copying machine, and the like.

Abstract: A base support for an image recording material strikes a balance between high flatness and superb stiffness and is favorably available for various image recording mediums capable of providing high quality. The base support comprising at least base paper satisfying a ratio of subsurface internal bond strength A relative central internal bond strength B that is represented preferably by A/B?0.7, and more preferably by 0.3?A/B?0.7. The subsurface internal bond strength is preferably from 90 to 150 mJ.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective layer against wear based on artificial resin. Hard particles (1) having a hardness of at least 6 on the Mohs scale are embedded in said layer, as are compact, round, solid particle (2), which are essentially free of sharp edges and have a hardness of at least 5 on the Mohs scale. The grain size distribution of the round solid particles (2) begins at least with the smallest grain diameter of the hard particles (1) and reaches a maximum of five times the value of the largest hard particle diameter, the average grain diameter of the solid particles (2) being larger than the average grain diameter of the hard particles (1). The hard particles and round solid particles are admixed for producing a protective layer against wear and for providing wear-resistant surfaces.

Abstract: Wood products, specifically wood commonly used in construction including dimension lumber, pressure treated pine, composite wood materials such as plywood, particle board, and wafer board, and samples of paper and fabric were variously treated with concentrations of sodium silicate (Na2OSiO2) also known as water glass. Cellulosic materials including dimension lumber, plywood, particle board, wafer board, paper, and fabric were treated with sodium silicate (Na2O.SiO2) in concentrations ranging from 400-0.04 g Na2O.SiO2/kg water. To overcome the disadvantages of sodium silicate, sodium silicate treated samples were further treated to convert the water soluble sodium silicate to a water insoluble form, thereby overcoming the disadvantages of water solubility. and rendering the material effective for internal and external uses.

Abstract: The present invention improves a surface protective layer in the resistance to marring to the extent not achieved even if the surface protective layer is made of a crosslinked cured product of an ionizing radiation-curable resin and added with silica. When forming a layer comprising the crosslinked cured product of the ionizing radiation-curable resin as a surface protective layer (2) on a substrate sheet (1) made of paper or the like, fired kaolin is contained as a filler in the surface protective layer. The fired kaolin is preferably surface-treated with a silane coupling agent. On the substrate sheet (1), a wholly solid layer (3) and a pattern layer (4) are generally provided. A primer layer may be optionally provided between the substrate sheet and the surface protective layer.

Abstract: A coated titanium dioxide pigment with good opacity and simultaneously good retention for use in decorative laminating paper characterized by a surface coating containing aluminum oxide phosphate and attached hollow bodies, e.g., hollow microbodies. A manufacturing method is characterized in that an aluminum containing component and a phosphorus containing component are first added to a TiO2 suspension, during which time the pH value does not drop below 10. The hollow bodies are subsequently added, followed by addition of at least one acidic component, as a result of which the pH value of the suspension is lowered to the range from about 4 to 9. In an alternative embodiment of the method, the suspension has a pH value of under 4 at the time of addition of the aluminum containing component and a phosphorus containing component.

Abstract: A composition and method for inhibiting stain formation in a floor covering. The composition includes a copper glycine complex in combination with magnesium hydroxide and a carrier. The composition can be advantageously applied to a wood-based substrate upon which a floor covering is overlaid. Flooring assemblies that include the composition are also provided.

Abstract: A paper composite for use on billboards, including at least one water-resistant paper outer layer impregnated with a polymeric resin, and having one or more pigmented or clear coatings suitable for high quality printing on the surface of the paper, the composite optionally also including a reinforcing lightweight polymeric fabric. A method of applying a visible textual or pictorial image to a billboard includes attaching a composite of this invention, with an image on it, to the billboard. A method of forming a composite of this invention includes adhering together a polymeric fabric and a paper sheet and, either before or after the adhering step, impregnating the paper sheet with a first synthetic polymeric resin in an amount sufficient to render the sheet water-resistant and thereafter applying a coating layer on the paper sheet.

Abstract: A unique primer emulsion chemistry yields excellent adhesion of polyethylene terephthalate (PET)resin to clay coated paperboard (with high starch content)at reduced coatweights of the primer emulsion and the resin as compared to other primer and tie-resin chemistries currently employed for moisture barrier applications. A primer used for adhesion enhancement is an ammonium catalyzed, self-crosslinking copolymer of ethylene-vinyl acetate with N-methylol acryl amide functional groups attached to a polymer backbone. Use of the primer in amounts up to about 0.5 pounds per ream permits PET coatweights of as low as 10–12 lbs per ream and lower for some applications.

Abstract: This invention relates to various phosphine oxides and their use in applications which exploit the triboluminescent effect.

Abstract: A building material adapted for controlling growth of vegetative fungi from spores having a compressed calcium sulfate layer, a paper layer over the sulfate layer, an adhesive for securing the paper layer to the sulfate layer; an amount of between about 30 wt % to 50 wt % of a salt of formic acid disposed on the paper layer thereby forming sheet rock with an ionic lattice on the surface to prevent vegetative growth from fungi spores, and a paint, an adhesive, a sealant, and an insulation each containing an antifungal amount of a salt of formic acid, such as potassium formate.

Abstract: A laminate having electromagnetic shielding properties, said laminate including two or more layers adhered together with resin under application of heat and pressure, wherein at least one of said layers includes a substrate having deposited thereon a metal-containing coating. The invention is also a method of manufacturing a laminate having electromagnetic shielding properties including the steps: (a) depositing a metal-containing coating onto a substrate to form a metal coated substrate, (b) incorporating said metal coated substrate into a laminate assembly having 10 at least one other layer, (c) adhering said metal coated substrate to said at least one other layer using a curable resin to form an adhered laminate assembly, and (d) subjecting said adhered laminate assembly to heat and pressure to cure said resin and thereby form said laminate.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method of producing a calendered, coated fibrous web, according to which method a fibrous web is coated with a coating colour containing a coating pigment, and the coated fibrous web is calendered. According to the invention, at least 1%, preferably 10 to 100% of the weight of the pigment comprises calcium oxalate, and calendering the coated web by online calendering. The properties of the calcium oxalate pigment are so advantageous for calendering that it is possible to obtain a reasonably high gloss already with a machine calender (online calendering), which will eliminate need for a separate offline calender in the production line of matt surface papers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water-dispersible composition for making a water repellent paper with a low permeability for moisture. The composition comprises components (A) to (H), in the following amounts by dry weight (wt): (A) 5 to 89 wt % of polyvinyl butyral (PVB), (B) 1 to 20 wt % of styrene maleic imide (SMI), (C) 5 to 50 wt % of ethylene acrylate, (D) 0 to 20 wt % of polyvinyl alcohol or starch, (E) 0 to 7 wt % of wax, (F) 0 to 6 wt % of styrene maleic anhydride copolymer (SMA), (G) 0 to 70 wt % of styrene butadiene (SB) latex and (H) 0 to 70 wt % of talc. The invention further relates to an easily macerating moisture-proof paper comprising a base paper having coated on at least one surface thereof a layer of an aqueous emulsion comprising a water-dispersible composition, wherein the solid content in the aqueous emulsion is from 30 to 65 % by weight.

Abstract: Hydrogenated triglycerides having melting temperature above about 50° C. are substituted for paraffin as a coating material for the surface of paper products and the resulting paper products have improved wet strength and moisture resistance in addition to being repulpable thereby providing a distinct environmental advantage over paraffin coated products.

Abstract: An improved pigment-coated paper is provided which enables the use of a non-acidic basesheet in the manufacture of a fragrance release paper. The non-acidic basesheet, compared to the conventionally used acidic basesheet, is brighter and less brittle, and therefore imparts improved visual effects and reduces the likelihood of cracking. The clay-based coating composition is mildly alkaline when wet (pH between 7.5 and 8.5) and upon drying on the basesheet, becomes mildly acidic (pH between 6.0 and 7.0). A method of making the improved pigment-coated paper using a non-acidic basesheet in the manufacture of a fragrance release paper is provided, comprising the steps of preparing the basesheet, applying the premixed pigment coating composition using rollers and blade leveling devices, and drying the pigment coating composition. A fragrance sample construction, for use in magazines, catalogs, leaflets, etc.