Abstract: A method of improving retention and drainage in a papermaking process is disclosed. The addition of an associative polymer, a poly(vinylamine) and optionally a siliceous material to the papermaking slurry to improve retention and drainage is disclosed. Additionally a method to improve retention and drainage comprising addition of an organic microparticle, a poly(vinylamine) and optionally a siliceous material to the papermaking slurry is disclosed. A composition comprising an associative polymer, and a poly(vinylamine) and optionally further comprising cellulose fiber is disclosed.

Abstract: Methods for inhibiting the depositions of organic contaminants from pulp in pulp and papermaking systems are disclosed. Hydrophobically modified poly[ethylene glycol] are added to the pulp or applied to deposition-prone surfaces of a papermaking system.

Abstract: A method of improving retention and drainage in a papermaking process is disclosed. The addition of an associative polymer, a poly(vinylamine) and optionally a siliceous material to the papermaking slurry to improve retention and drainage is disclosed. Additionally a method to improve retention and drainage comprising addition of an organic microparticle, a poly(vinylamine) and optionally a siliceous material to the papermaking slurry is disclosed. A composition comprising an associative polymer, and a poly(vinylamine) and optionally further comprising cellulose fiber is disclosed.

Abstract: A method of improving retention and drainage in a papermaking process is disclosed. The addition of an associative polymer, a poly(vinylamine) and optionally a siliceous material to the papermaking slurry to improve retention and drainage is disclosed. Additionally a method to improve retention and drainage comprising addition of an organic microparticle, a poly(vinylamine) and optionally a siliceous material to the papermaking slurry is disclosed. A composition comprising an associative polymer, and a poly(vinylamine) and optionally further comprising cellulose fiber is disclosed.

Abstract: A method of improving retention and drainage in a papermaking process is disclosed. The method provides for the addition of an associative polymer, prepared by an inverse emulsion polymerization process that utilizes multiple, discrete additions of initiator. Additionally, a process for preparation of an associative polymer, prepared by an inverse emulsion polymerization process that utilizes multiple discrete additions of initiator is disclosed.

Abstract: A method of improving retention and drainage in a papermaking process is disclosed. The addition of an associative polymer, a poly(vinylamine) and optionally a siliceous material to the papermaking slurry to improve retention and drainage is disclosed. Additionally a method to improve retention and drainage comprising addition of an organic microparticle, a poly(vinylamine) and optionally a siliceous material to the papermaking slurry is disclosed. A composition comprising an associative polymer, and a poly(vinylamine) and optionally further comprising cellulose fiber is disclosed.

Abstract: A method to invert an inverse emulsion water compatible polymer product using a combination of surfactants that have specific chemical structures is disclosed. A combination, or blend, of two or more surfactants provides for an effective breaker system. The blend of surfactants is more effective than the individual surfactants.

Abstract: Chromate-free treatments and compositions, for applying a conversion or passivation coating to zinc coated metal surfaces. The compositions comprise a polyamidoamine/epihalohydrin polymer or cationic polyamine/epihalohydrin polymer component, fluoacid, H3PO4, and a film forming polymer latex component. The requisite metal surfaces are contacted by the compositions and dried. Rinsing is optional.

Abstract: Methods for inhibiting the depositions of organic contaminants from pulp in pulp and papermaking systems are disclosed. Hydrophobically modified poly[ethylene glycol] are added to the pulp or applied to deposition-prone surfaces of a papermaking system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous compositions comprising component (A) which comprises at least one water-soluble component comprising at least one functional group that undergoes a crosslinking reaction, preferably upon drying and/or heating; component (B) which comprises at least one film-forming material, preferably a latex material; and component (C) which comprises at least one component that provides at least one of moisture and/or water barrier properties and/or vapor barrier properties greater than that provided by the combination of components (A) and (B) alone.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved puzzle game where the puzzle game is composed of a plurality of removable pieces, each removable piece having at least one solution location, the improvement being means for retaining the removable pieces in the same general area of other removable pieces or the puzzle frame. The present invention provides a method of linking puzzle pieces to a frame and to other puzzle pieces, for ease of use and for storage.

Abstract: A method of improving retention and drainage in a papermaking process is disclosed. The method provides for the addition of an associative polymer, a second component and optionally a siliceous material to the papermaking slurry. Additionally, a composition comprising an associative polymer, and a second component, and optionally further comprising cellulose fiber is disclosed.

Abstract: A method of improving retention and drainage in a papermaking process is disclosed. The method provides for the addition of an associative polymer, prepared by an inverse emulsion polymerization process that utilizes multiple, discrete additions of initiator. Additionally, a process for preparation of an associative polymer, prepared by an inverse emulsion polymerization process that utilizes multiple discrete additions of initiator is disclosed.

Abstract: A method of improving retention and drainage comprising adding a water compatible hydrophobic copolymer to a papermaking slurry is disclosed. A composition comprising a water compatible hydrophobic copolymer is described.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention relate to an additive system comprising a cationic latex and an anionic polymer; as well as a process utilizing the additive system for making paper where the process is effective in all grades of paper, particularly those grades used for printing and writing.

Abstract: A method of improving retention and drainage in a papermaking process is disclosed. The addition of an associative polymer, a poly(vinylamine) and optionally a siliceous material to the papermaking slurry to improve retention and drainage is disclosed. Additionally a method to improve retention and drainage comprising addition of an organic microparticle, a poly(vinylamine) and optionally a siliceous material to the papermaking slurry is disclosed. A composition comprising an associative polymer, and a poly(vinylamine) and optionally further comprising cellulose fiber is disclosed.

Abstract: A method of improving retention and drainage in a papermaking process is disclosed. The method provides for the addition of an associative polymer, a microparticle and optionally a siliceous material to a papermaking slurry. Additionally, a composition comprising an associative polymer and a microparticle and optionally further comprising cellulose fiber is disclosed.

Abstract: A method of improving retention and drainage in a papermaking process is disclosed. The method provides for the addition of an associative polymer, a water compatible polymer and optionally a siliceous material to the papermaking slurry. Additionally, a composition comprising an associative polymer, and a water compatible polymer and optionally further comprising cellulose fiber is disclosed.

Abstract: A method of improving retention and drainage in a papermaking process is disclosed. The method provides for the addition of an associative polymer, a polyelectrolyte and optionally a siliceous material to the papermaking slurry. Additionally, a composition comprising an associative polymer, and a polyelectrolyte and optionally further comprising cellulose fiber is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention describes processes for preparing water-compatible anionic polymers of high molar mass via water-in-oil polymerization.