Abstract: A method for manufacturing paper with improved strength by introducing into the paper pulp in the wet end of a paper making process an aqueous starch dispersion of a gelatinized cationic starch and a blocked glyoxal resin.

Abstract: A surface sizing composition is provided for nonwoven substrates comprising a hydrophobic waxy material and a surfactantless vinyl polymer or copolymer emulsion containing as the sole emulsifying agent an alkali soluble, acid containing copolymer.

Abstract: This invention provides a process for surface sizing paper or paperboard involving applying a surface sizing composition containing a mixture of starch and a surfactantless stable vinyl polymer microemulsion, followed by drying. The vinyl polymer microemulsion is prepared by emulsion polymerization of a styrene or styrene containing organic group with a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 acrylic or methacrylic ester utilizing as the sole emulsifying agent a low molecular weight alkali soluble, acid containing copolymer.

Abstract: A method of enhancing the opacity of paper and paper of enhanced opaqueness is provided wherein a reaction product of dimerized acid and alkanol diamine an further including a surfactant, is added to a slurry of cellulose fibers in a papermaking process. A viscosity controlling gent may be added to the reaction product.

Abstract: A method of enhancing the opacity of paper and paper of enhanced opaqueness is provided wherein a reaction product of fatty acid, diamine and a glyoxal product an further including a surfactant, is added to a slurry of cellulose fibers in a papermaking process.

Abstract: A method of enhancing the opacity of paper and paper of enhanced opaqueness is provide wherein a reaction product of fatty acid, diamine and rosin acid and further including a surfactant is added to an slurry of cellulose fibers in the papermaking process.

Abstract: A composition for use in the papermaking process to produce a paper having enhanced opaqueness is provided. The process using the composition to make the paper and the paper made therefrom are also provided by the present invention. The composition employs a reaction product of dimerized acid and alkanol amine, wherein the composition further includes a surfactant. To speed the production of the composition, a viscosity controlling agent, such as sodium chloride or sodium acetate, may be added thereto. The composition is added to pulp slurry during the papermaking process, and a paper made therefrom exhibits excellent qualities of opaqueness.

Abstract: A composition is provided for use as an additive to the pulp slurry of cellulose fibers in the papermaking process. The composition contains the reaction product of fatty acid, diamine and rosin acid, wherein the composition further includes a surfactant.

Abstract: A composition is provided for use as an additive to the pulp slurry of cellulose fibers in the papermaking process. The composition contains the reaction product of fatty acid and diamine to which is added a glyoxal compound, wherein the composition further includes a surfactant.

Abstract: A surfactantless, formaldehyde-free polyvinyl alcohol graft copolymer binder emulsion for non-woven products is prepared comprising: 12% to 35% of a fully hydrolyzed low or ultra low molecular weight PVOH and 65% to 88% of a vinyl and/or acrylic monomer which is graft copolymerized with the PVOH through emulsion polymerization.

Abstract: A cationic polyvinyl alcohol binder additive is prepared suitable for addition in the wet-end of a paper making process by reacting a blocked glyoxal resin, a cationic water-soluble aldehyde reactive polymer and a polyvinyl alcohol polymer.

Abstract: Monomers such as hydrophobic olefinically unsaturated monomers have been grafted onto maltodextrins and other low molecular weight starch hydrolyzates to prepare stable fluid emulsions of coatable viscosity and reduced graininess. Polymer films of high tensile strength which are useful in a variety of applications, including high temperature applications may be formed by casting and drying these emulsions.

Abstract: A water-dispersible, self-crosslinking non-formaldehyde latex is prepared by reacting a starch-polymer graft with a glyoxal compound at temperatures of at least 70.degree. C. to produce a stable emulsion with low viscosity and which upon drying and curing provides a film having good tensile, elongation, water resistance and anti-wicking properties.

Abstract: Monomers such as hydrophobic olefinically unsaturated monomers have been grafted onto maltodextrins and other low molecular weight starch hydrolyzates to prepare stable fluid emulsions of coatable viscosity and reduced graininess. Polymer films of high tensile strength which are useful in a variety of applications, including high temperature applications may be formed by casting and drying these emulsions.

Abstract: Modified starch dispersions are prepared by gelatinizing various starches and starch blends and reacting the starch in the presence of a glyoxal compound to produce an aqueous starch dispersion having a storage-stable and coatable viscosity. The starch dispersions provides a film which displays good tensile strength and elongation properties.

Abstract: A binder for non-woven fibers or fabrics is prepared comprising a starch-polymer graft, starch and a starch crosslinking agent. An acrylamide copolymer may optionally be included. The binder is useful for non-woven fibers such as a polyester fiber mat, and particularly single ply, bitumin roofing materials.

Abstract: Paper coating compositions contain at least one pigment, at least one binder, and as an insolubilizer for the binder, the product of reacting glyoxal with a polyhydroxyl substituted ester, then with a polyol.