Abstract: Layered fibrous structures, and more particularly layered fibrous structures containing two or more layers of fibrous elements, for example filaments, that exhibit different physical characteristics, such as different Elongation at Rupture values as measured according to the Elongation at Rupture Test Method described herein, and/or pilling, and/or dry lint scores, sanitary tissue products comprising such layered fibrous structures, and methods for making same.

Abstract: A defibrating method includes the steps of: preparing a material which contains fibers and a compound represented by the following formula (1); and defibrating the material. RO(0)m(PO)nH??(1) In the formula, R represents an alkyl or an alkenyl group having 6 to 22 carbon atoms or an alkylaryl group including an alkyl group which has 4 to 20 carbon atoms, E represents an ethylene group, P represents a propylene group, m and n each represent an average number of added moles, m represents a numerical value of 0 to 20, n represents a numerical value of 1 to 10, and (EO)m(PO)n represents a block addition structure.

Abstract: To provide a surface sizing agent for papermaking, which has good low foamability and mechanical stability and has an excellent sizing effect. The surface sizing agent for papermaking is a surface sizing agent for papermaking, comprising a composition obtained by polymerizing unsaturated monomers in the presence of a starch, wherein the amount of the starch is 25 to 40 mass % based on the total amount of the starch and the unsaturated monomers, the unsaturated monomers comprise at least a styrenic compound and a (meth)acrylic ester compound, and the amount of the styrenic compound is 10 mass % or more and less than 30 mass %, and the amount of the (meth)acrylic ester compound is 20 to 50 mass %, based on the total amount of the starch and the unsaturated monomers.

Abstract: The present invention was accomplished in order to provide a method for producing a sheet containing fine fibers, which enables production of a sheet containing fine fibers without producing wrinkles. The present invention provides a method for producing a sheet containing fine fibers comprising a coating step of coating a dispersion containing fine fibers having a fiber diameter of 1000 nm or smaller on a base material, and a drying step of drying the dispersion containing fine fibers coated on the base material to form a sheet containing fine fibers.

Abstract: A barrier coating composition is disclosed including 30-70 weight-% of a styrene (meth)acrylate copolymer, polymerised in the presence of a stabiliser, and the styrene (meth)acrylate copolymer having a glass transition temperature Tg?20° C., preferably ?10° C., 30-70 weight-% of a polyvinyl alcohol, and at most 5.0 weight-% of a cross-linker, reacting with —OH or —COOH groups. Further disclosed is a sheet-like product coated with the coating composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a copolymer comprising at least one hydrophilic monomer; at least one hydrophobic monomer and at least 10% by weight of methyl styrene, particularly suitable to be used as detackifying agent for reducing negative effects caused by natural pitch and/or adhesive contaminants in both pulping and papermaking operations.

Abstract: To provide a liquid repellent composition whereby a treated article excellent in liquid repellency is obtainable, which is excellent in stability and does not have such a problem as an odor attributable to ammonia or an organic amine; a method for its production; and a method for producing oil resistant paper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing high solids aqueous suspensions of mineral materials comprising the steps of providing at least one mineral material, preparing an aqueous suspension comprising the at least one mineral material, grinding the resulting aqueous suspension, centrifuging the ground aqueous suspension, and concentrating the centrifuged product of step d) by flash cooling; the high solids aqueous suspension of mineral materials obtained by this process, as well as the use thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hot melt adhesive comprising: (A) an ethylene-based copolymer; (B) a polyester polyol; and (C) a wax, wherein the wax (C) includes both (C1) a Fischer-Tropsch wax and (C2) a petroleum wax. The hot melt adhesive can be applied at a low temperature, and also has a suitably long open time and is excellent in adhesion to a paper. The hot melt adhesive can be used preferably for producing a paper product. A paper product obtainable by using the hot melt adhesive is also provided.

Abstract: Latent dispersants were made by the hydrogenation of an alkyl ketene dimer, alkenyl ketene dimer, or ketene multimer. Adding the latent dispersant to paper or paperboard increased its resistance to water and water vapor while maintaining recyclability and repulpability. Additionally, provided is a method for increasing the repulpability of a wax coated paper or paperboard. Dispersants made by the hydrolysis of the alkyl ketene dimer, alkenyl ketene dimer, and ketene multimer are also described.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a sheet of paper and/or board having improved retention and drainage properties is provided, according to which, before the formation of the sheet and/or board, at least two retention aids are added to the fibrous suspension. These two retention aids are a main retention aid corresponding to a (co)polymer having a cationic charge density above 2 meq/g, obtained by the Hofmann degradation reaction, and a secondary retention aid corresponding to a water-soluble or water-swellable polymer having an anionic charge density above 0.1 meq/g. The main retention aid is introduced into the fibrous suspension in a proportion of 100 to 800 g/t of dry pulp, and the secondary retention aid is introduced into the fibrous suspension in a proportion of 50 to 800 g/t of dry pulp and has an intrinsic viscosity IV above 3 dl/g.

Abstract: The following steps are provided for producing a sheet cellulose material, for instance a handkerchief, comprising at least one adjuvant substance for the treatment of allergic rhinitis: generating an aqueous nano- or micro-emulsion containing nano- or micro-droplet of said at least one substance encapsulated in a protective layer comprising a non-ionic surface-active agent; applying the nano- or micro-emulsion to the cellulose material; evaporating water, leading to the formation of nano- or micro-capsules anchored to the cellulose fibers.

Abstract: A graphic medium and a method of making same employs a paper core having a normalized opacity within a range of about 0.15 to about 0.4 percent/grams per square meter. The graphic medium includes a first material layer on a first side of the paper core and a second material layer on one or both of the first side between the paper core and the first material layer and a second, opposite side of the paper core. The graphic medium has a translucent opacity between about 40% and about 90%. The method includes mechanically refining a mixture of wood fibers until a paper substrate is formed having the normalized opacity. The paper substrate is calendered using a paper making machine and the first and second material layers are applied to form the graphic medium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of suspensions of nano-fibrillar cellulose by providing cellulose fibres and at least one filler and/or pigment; combining the cellulose fibres and the at least one filler and/or pigment; and fibrillating the cellulose fibres in the presence of at least one filler and/or pigment, as well as the suspensions of nano-fibrillar cellulose obtained by this process and their uses.

Abstract: A dispersible article and methods of making the same. The article has a web of fibers and a dried binder in contact with the fibers. The web of fibers has a basis weight of from about 10 gsm to about 150 gsm. The dried binder has a polyfunctional aldehyde and a primary polymer. The primary polymer has at least one functional group that is reactive with the fibers or the polyfunctional aldehyde. The fibers have at least one functional group that is reactive with the polyfunctional aldehyde or the primary polymer. The article has a cross direction wet tensile strength after 15 minutes of aqueous saturation that is at least about 30% of an initial cross direction wet tensile strength. The article is flushable.

Abstract: The use in paper coatings is described of a mixture of an aqueous secondary dispersion of a polymer selected from polyalkylene carbonates, polyesters and polyethylene and an aqueous primary dispersion of an emulsion polymer having a glass transition temperature of below 50° C.

Abstract: Latent dispersants were made by the hydrogenation of an alkyl ketene dimer, alkenyl ketene dimer, or ketene multimer. Adding the latent dispersant to paper or paperboard increased its resistance to water and water vapor while maintaining recyclability and repulpability. Additionally, provided is a method for increasing the repulpability of a wax coated paper or paperboard. Dispersants made by the hydrolysis of the alkyl ketene dimer, alkenyl ketene dimer, and ketene multimer are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing high solids aqueous suspensions of mineral materials comprising the steps of providing at least one mineral material, preparing an aqueous suspension comprising the at least one mineral material, grinding the resulting aqueous suspension, centrifuging the ground aqueous suspension, and concentrating the centrifuged product of step d) by flash cooling; the high solids aqueous suspension of mineral materials obtained by this process, as well as the use thereof.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods and compositions for reducing the deposition of pitches and stickies in a papermaking process. The method involves introducing an anionic glycerol-based polymer to the papermaking process. This anionic polymer prevents the pitches and stickies from depositing and agglomerating in papermaking processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a containerboard packaging material comprising at least one non-wood alternative pulp material wherein said non-wood alternative pulp material is present in an amount of from about 5% to about 100% and wherein said material replaces at least a portion of conventional fiber materials.

Abstract: A composite material comprising 10-98 wt. % of a bio-based particulate or fibrous filler and at least 2 wt. % of a polyester derived from an aliphatic polyalcohol with 2-15 carbon atoms and a polyacid, wherein the polyacid comprises at least 10 wt. % of tricarboxylic acid. Preferably, the filler is in the form of particles, fibers, and/or random or non-random layers. A plant-based filler may be used, in particular a cellulosic or lignocellulosic material, more in particular one or more materials selected from wood chips, wood flakes, sawdust, pulp, e.g., pulp of (recycled) paper or other fiber pulp, and plant-derived fibers such as cotton, linen, flax, and hemp. An animal-derived filler, in particular an animal-derived fiber such as wool, hair, silk, or feathers may also be used. Preferably the polyalcohol is selected from one or more of glycerol, sorbitol, xylitol, mannitol, 1,2-propane diol, 1,3-propane diol, and 1,2-ethane diol, in particular glycerol.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to high bulk tissue webs containing microspheres. To form the tissue webs, a nonionic polymer dispersion, such as polyvinyl alcohol stabilized vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer dispersion, is mixed with microspheres and incorporated into tissue webs to increase sheet bulk.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the production of paper with enhanced dry strength comprising adding to the wet end of a paper machine, (a) a glyoxalated acrylamide-containing polymer and (b) a cationic aqueous dispersion polymer. Guidelines for the properties of the polymers that make this coadditive system effective are established. Polymer properties discussed include molecular weight, cationic charge, polymer composition and functionalization, and relative additive amounts.

Abstract: A graphic medium and a method of making same employs a paper core having a normalized opacity within a range of about 0.15 to about 0.4 percent/grams per square meter. The graphic medium includes a first material layer on a first side of the paper core and a second material layer on one or both of the first side between the paper core and the first material layer and a second, opposite side of the paper core. The graphic medium has a translucent opacity between about 40% and about 90%. The method includes mechanically refining a mixture of wood fibers until a paper substrate is formed having the normalized opacity. The paper substrate is calendered using a paper making machine and the first and second material layers are applied to form the graphic medium.

Abstract: A method of improving a strength property of a sheet-formed fibrous material formed from an aqueous slurry of cellulose fiber, including coating at least one face of the material with a coating formulation including a polysaccharide containing at least two carboxylic groups and low molecular weight organic mono-, di- or poly-carboxylic acid in an aqueous carrier, keeping the coated face at a temperature of 50° C. or more for a time sufficient to obtain the desired improvement including drying of the material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a paper sizing agent and emulsion comprising a maleated vegetable oil size wherein at least 50% by weight of the total fatty acids of the triglycerides are monounsaturated. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of such maleated vegetable oil size.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing high solids aqueous suspensions of mineral materials comprising the steps of providing at least one mineral material, preparing an aqueous suspension comprising the at least one mineral material, grinding the resulting aqueous suspension, centrifuging the ground aqueous suspension, and concentrating the centrifuged product of step d) by flash cooling; the high solids aqueous suspension of mineral materials obtained by this process, as well as the use thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to paper products and/or substrates suitable for being made and/or converted into wallboard tape; which also may be known as joint tape and/or drywall tape, having a pH of at least 7.0 and containing a plurality of cellulose fibers, a wet strength additive, an alkaline sizing agent, and an anionic promoter, as well as methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to stable emulsions comprising polyolefins, in particular polyisobutene, the process to obtain said emulsions and the use of said emulsions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of treatment for paper or board including an oligoester, obtained by polycondensation of a) from 40 to 52 mol % of one or more dicarboxylic acids or esters thereof, b) from 10 to 40 mol % of ethylene glycol and/or propylene glycol, c) from 3 to 20 mol % of polyethylene glycol, d) from 0.5 to 10 mol % of a water-soluble addition product of from 5 to 80 mol of an alkylene oxide with 1 mol of C1-C24-alcohols, C6-C18-alkylphenols or C8-C24-alkylamines and e) from 0.4 to 10 mol % of one or more polyols having from 3 to 6 hydroxyl groups, wherein the oligoester is applied to a paper or board. The treated paper or board exhibits increased gluability and surface energy.

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing eco-friendly inorganic paper, which has a composition comprising inorganic glass powder that is greater than 51% but not greater than 75%, 25-40 wt % bonding substance comprising polypropylene (PP) (comprising mixture of polylactic acid (PLA) or PP and polyethylene (PE)), and 1-5 wt % assisting agents, through a process of continuous compression molding that includes step one to step six. As such, the paper so made, after being disposed of can be subjected to incineration of the constituent of PP, which is of a minor fraction, so as not to generate high temperature, smoke, and toxicant gases and to allow the inorganic powdery residuals of the incineration to be returnable to the earth and the nature.

Abstract: A core paper comprising fiber material for producing a carrier material that can be laminated and that has at least one proportion of a reconstituted fiber material mixture and a wet sealer as a first additive, characterized in that the core paper comprises at least one active substance active on the boundary surface as a second additive for increasing capillarity at a weight proportion of 0.05% to 2% relative to the material.

Abstract: A method of making paper includes adding to an aqueous slurry containing pulp fibers a polymer latex binder that has a copolymer obtained by polymerizing one or more unsaturated monomers and a carbohydrate derived compound having a dextrose equivalent (DE) of 10 to 35. In some implementations, the carbohydrate derived compound can include dextrins, maltodextrins, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Paper coating or binding formulations are provided that comprise aqueous copolymer emulsions including copolymers derived from one or more copolymerizable surfactants of formula I and one or more monomers. The paper coating or binding formulations can include one or more mineral fillers, coating pigments, or mixtures thereof, wherein the total weight concentration of the one or more mineral fillers, coating pigments, or mixtures thereof is 65% or higher, based on the total weight of the composition. Paper products coated with the paper coating or binding formulations, methods of making the paper coating or binding formulations, and methods of making the coated paper products are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a water and oil resistant agent comprising a fluorine-containing copolymer obtained by copolymerizing a (meth)acrylate monomer having a polyfluoroalkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, the agent being able to afford a superior water and oil resistance to a paper. The invention also discloses a composition comprising the water and oil resistant agent, a process for treating a paper thereby and a treated paper thereby.

Abstract: A prepreg for further processing to form a decorative paper is obtainable by impregnation of a decorative base paper with an impregnating resin solution that contains at least one styrene-alkylacrylate-hydroxyethylmethacrylate copolymer and at least one water-soluble polymer, wherein alkyl stands for methyl, ethyl, propyl, or butyl and the prepreg is notable for improved resistance to splitting as well as better adhesion and flatness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to powder compositions whose particles comprise at least one inorganic pigment, wherein at least one biodegradable polyester polymer and/or polyalkylene carbonate polymer is arranged on the pigment surface, a process for producing these powder compositions and use thereof in the production of paper, card and board.

Abstract: The invention relates to a surface treatment composition for paper, board or other fibrous webs. The composition of the invention comprises particles which comprise an active material and a supporting material. The active material comprises a salt or a multivalent metal, such as a divalent or trivalent metal. In accordance with the invention, the supporting material is adapted to release the active material from the particles when subjected to heat and/or pressure and/or a change in pH. Consequently, the active material's adverse effects on the rheology of the composition are avoided while its desired effects on the surface characteristics are retained or enhanced.

Abstract: Additives for paper making are disclosed herein. Specifically, the additives are wax-free alternatives to conventional coatings, including ASA, AKD and optionally an acrylic containing composition. Other additives may be included in the coating, such as cationic particles or compositions. The coatings may be used at a variety of points during the paper making process, including on the calender stack and in the wet end.

Abstract: A water- and oil-resistant agent obtained by mixing a fluorine-containing copolymer obtained by copolymerizing (a) a (meth)acrylate monomer (a) having a polyfluoroalkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, (b) a vinylpyrrolidone monomer, (c) a monomer having an anion-donating group, and (d) a fluorine-free (meth)acrylate monomer with a liquid medium and an acid under heating, can have a decreased residual amount of unreacted vinylpyrrolidone monomer of at most 10 ppm and can afford a superior water- and oil-resistance to a paper. The invention also discloses a method of producing the water- and oil-resistant agent, a paper treatment composition comprising the water- and oil-resistant agent, a method for treating a paper with the treatment composition, and a paper treated with the water- and oil-resistant agent.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a resin-impregnated, opaque, cellulose pulp-based sheet comprising an inorganic particle, wherein the inorganic particle comprises at least about 0.002% of tungsten, based on the total weight of the inorganic particle, and has a photostability ratio (PSR) of at least about 2, as measured by the Ag+ photoreduction rate, and color as depicted by an L* of at least about 97.0, and b* of less than about 4. The disclosure also relates to paper laminates prepared from these resin-impregnated, opaque, cellulose pulp-based sheets.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are nonwoven fibrous structures for use as body fluid acquisition/distribution elements in personal care products. Such structures comprise natural and/or synthetic fibers wherein the fibers have been consolidated by application thereto, and by cross-linking of, a certain type of cross-linkable, vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) emulsion copolymer latex binder. The VAE latex binder is one which also comprises an added organic acidulant such as citric acid. Consolidation of the structures with VAE-based binders to which the organic acidulant has been added imparts to the resulting structures the ability to lower the pH of body fluids such as urine passing through the structures. This effect, in turn, provides odor control and skin care benefits to the absorbent articles, e.g., diapers and adult incontinence products, using such structures as acquisition/distribution elements.

Abstract: This invention relates to paper products and/or substrates suitable for being made and/or converted into wallboard tape; which also may be known as joint tape and/or drywall tape, having a pH of at least 7.0 and containing a plurality of cellulose fibers, a wet strength additive, an alkaline sizing agent, and an anionic promoter, as well as methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: Wet-laid, non-woven chopped strand mats that are soft, flexible, and resistant to styrene are provided. The mats are at least partially coated with a binder composition that includes a thermosetting binder resin, a silane coupling agent, a hydrocarbon-based antifoaming agent. Optionally, a crosslinking agent, such as a resin-based crosslinking agent, may be included in the composition. In one or more embodiments, the chopped strand mats are formed of chopped glass fibers having diameters from about 5 to about 30 microns and lengths from about 0.5 to about 2.0 inches. The softness and flexibility of the chopped strand mats enable the formation of pultruded products having complex shapes. Additionally, the resistance to styrene monomers provided by the binder composition makes the inventive mats particularly suitable for pultrusion processes.

Abstract: Finely divided, starch-containing polymer dispersions which are obtainable by free radical emulsion polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers in the presence of at least one redox initiator and starch, (a) from 30 to 60% by weight of at least one optionally substituted styrene, (b) from 1 to 60% by weight of at least one C1-C12-alkyl acrylate and/or C1-C12-alkyl methacrylate, (c) from 0 to 10% by weight of at least one other ethylenically unsaturated copolymerizable monomer, being used as ethylenically unsaturated monomers and (d) from 15 to 40% by weight of at least one degraded starch which has a molar mass Mw of from 1000 to 65 000 g/mol being used as the starch, the sum (a)+(b)+(c)+(d) being 100% and being based on the total solids content, and the polymerization being carried out in the presence of at least 0.

Abstract: Disclosed is a water and oil resistant agent comprising a fluorine-containing copolymer obtained by copolymerizing a (meth)acrylate monomer having a polyfluoroalkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms, hydrophilic monomer, and monomer having an anion-donating group, which agent affords a superior water and oil resistance to a paper. The invention also discloses a process for treating a paper by the water and oil resistant agent and a treated paper thereby.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for easily and efficiently manufacturing microfibrous cellulose composite sheets. The present invention is a method for manufacturing microfibrous cellulose composite sheets, including a preparation process in which a polymer emulsion is mixed with an aqueous suspension including microfibrous cellulose, thereby preparing a mixed fluid, a papermaking process in which the mixed fluid is dehydrated on a porous base material through filtration, and a sheet including moisture is formed, and a drying process in which the sheet including moisture is heated and dried. In addition, the present invention is a method for manufacturing a microfibrous cellulose composite sheet laminate, in which the microfibrous cellulose sheets are thermally compressed and thus laminated as they are or after being provided with a polymer layer on at least one surface thereof.

Abstract: Enhancement of papermaking drainage and retention properties of aqueous cellulosic suspensions used for production of paper or paper board with a retention/drainage additive system including ionic crosslinked acrylic acid-acrylate copolymer microparticles is described. Paper and paperboard products made with these copolymer microparticles are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hydrophilically terminated amphiphilic polycondensates with a content of from 1 wt. % of copolymerized diol based on hydrogenated and doubly dehydrated aldo- and ketohexoses and use thereof in combination with polyester and polyester-containing surfaces.

Abstract: A continuous filler treatment process has been developed to enhance the fixation of anionic latex on filler in a short time. In this process anionic polymer dispersions (latex) are added to common papermaking filler slurries at ambient temperature and then mixed with water of temperature higher than the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the latex used. To efficiently fix the latex the temperature of the filler/latex mixture must be 30-60° C. higher than the Tg of the latex used. The chemical composition of the resin and the type of surfactant used during the emulsion polymerisation process of the polymer latex dispersions are important factors for efficiently fixing the latex onto the filler by adding hot water and improving the properties of paper made with the treated filler. The enhanced fixation of anionic latex onto filler using hot water is done in mixing vessels that can control shear and mixing time.