Abstract: Absorbent articles comprising bleached polycrylic acid crosslinked cellulose fibers with reduced furfural content are disclosed. The reduced furfural content is accompanied by a strong reduction of malodor associated with crosslinked fibers. Methods of furfural reduction include treatment with hydrogen peroxide in the absence of alkaline or other bleaching agents subsequent to curing polyacrylic acid crosslinked cellulose fibers. Some embodiments of treated polycrylic acid crosslinked cellulose fibers have a furfural content lower than 1.3 ppm. In some embodiments, the reduction of furfural content of the treated crosslinked fibers compared to untreated crosslinked fibers is at least 55%. In some embodiments, furfural content decreases with aging of the treated crosslinked fibers.

Abstract: A crosslinked cellulose fiber that has been crosslinked with a low molecular weight polyacrylic acid crosslinking agent, having phosphorous incorporated into the polymer chain and a method of crosslinking the fiber.

Abstract: The process of making crosslinked cellulose pulp fiber comprising plasma treating a sheet of cellulose pulp fiber before the sheet is impregnated with a crosslinking formulation which comprises a crosslinking agent and a catalyst, then defiberizing the treated cellulose pulp sheet to form treated defiberized cellulose pulp, then heating and curing the treated defiberized cellulose pulp to form intrafiber crosslinked cellulose pulp fibers.

Abstract: The process of making crosslinked cellulose pulp fiber comprising plasma treating a sheet of cellulose pulp fiber before the sheet is impregnated with a crosslinking formulation which comprises a crosslinking agent and a catalyst, then defiberizing the treated cellulose pulp sheet to form treated defiberized cellulose pulp, then heating and curing the treated defiberized cellulose pulp to form intrafiber crosslinked cellulose pulp fibers.

Abstract: An intrafiber crosslinked cellulose pulp fiber manufactured from plasma-treated pulp sheet. The crosslinked fiber can have lower sonic knots than an untreated pulp sheet.

Abstract: A crosslinked cellulose fiber that has been crosslinked with a low molecular weight polyacrylic acid crosslinking agent, having phosphorous incorporated into the polymer chain and a method of crosslinking the fiber.

Abstract: Bleached polyacrylic acid crosslinked cellulosic fibers, methods for making the fibers, and products including the fibers. The bleached polyacrylic acid crosslinked cellulosic fibers are polyacrylic acid crosslinked cellulosic fibers that have been treated with one or more bleaching agents to provide crosslinked cellulosic fibers having improved whiteness.

Abstract: A method for making bleached crosslinked cellulosic fibers having high color and brightness properties is disclosed. In the method cellulosic fibers which have been with a crosslinking agent in the presence of a polyol are treated with a bleaching agent to yield cellulosic fibers with high color and brightness.

Abstract: A method for making bleached crosslinked cellulosic fibers having high color and brightness properties is disclosed. In the method cellulosic fibers which have been with a crosslinking agent in the presence of a polyol are treated with a bleaching agent to yield cellulosic fibers with high color and brightness.

Abstract: Cellulose fibers are crosslinked with a crosslinking agent in the presence of a polyol, the cured fibers are then treated with a bleaching agent to give crosslinked fibers with high color and brightness.

Abstract: Bleached polyacrylic acid crosslinked cellulosic fibers, methods for making the fibers, and products including the fibers.

Abstract: Individualized intrafiber crosslinked cellulosic fibers having improved color properties and brightness are disclosed.

Abstract: An absorbent product is described in which cellulosic fibers are reacted with an effective amount of a crosslinking agent in the presence of an effective amount of a C4-C12 polyol. The individualized intrafiber crosslinked cellulosic fibers are characterized by a Whiteness Index, (WICDM-L) greater than about 69. The crosslinked fibers can be incorporated into infant diapers, adult incontinent products, feminine hygiene products and paperboard products.

Abstract: A method for forming individualized intrafiber crosslinked cellulosic fibers with improved color and brightness properties.

Abstract: Glyoxal crosslinked cellulosic fibers having improved brightness and color, and methods for making the fibers.

Abstract: Glyoxal crosslinked cellulosic fibers having high wet bulk, and methods for making the fibers.

Abstract: Glyoxal crosslinked cellulosic fibers having high wet bulk, and methods for making the fibers.

Abstract: Glyoxal crosslinked cellulosic fibers having improved brightness and color, and methods for making the fibers.