Abstract:
A process for producing a microfiber product stream, the process comprises: (A) contacting cut multicomponent fibers having a length of less than 25 millimeters with a treated aqueous stream in a fiber slurry zone to produce a cut multicomponent fiber slurry; (B) contacting the cut multicomponent fiber slurry with a heated aqueous stream in a mix zone to produce a heated multicomponent fiber slurry; (C) routing the heated multicomponent fiber slurry to a fiber opening zone to remove a portion of the water dispersible sulfopolyester to produce an opened microfiber slurry; wherein the opening zone comprises a pipe reactor; and (D) routing the opened microfiber slurry to a primary solid liquid separation zone to produce the microfiber product stream and a first mother liquor stream.
Abstract:
Sulfopolyester thermoplastic resins provide advantages in papermaking processes and in paper products including paperboard. Improvements in wet strength and dry strength of paper products are achieved by addition of sulfopolyester thermoplastic resins and cationic strength additives during the paper making process. The use of sulfopolyester thermoplastic resins in paper products also significantly enhances the repulpability of the paper.
Abstract:
A process for the manufacture of paper, board or similar products, comprises first of all, adding, to the paper pulp fibrous suspension, at least one main retention aid composed of a cationic (co)polymer. Then optionally the flocs obtained are sheared. Subsequently there is added to the suspension, separately or as a mixture, in any order: at least one secondary retention aid chosen from the group consisting of silica derivatives and anionic or amphoteric organic polymers, and at least one tertiary retention aid composed of a crosslinked anionic organic polymer with a size of greater than or equal to 1 micrometer and exhibiting an intrinsic viscosity of less than 3 dl/g.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a process for the manufacture of paper or board in which the anionic charge at the fibre surface is artificially increased by adding a substantive water soluble anionic compound, providing more sites and enhancing the adsorption of cationic papermaking additives. The preferred anionic compound is a phenolic polymer.
Abstract:
DISCLOSED is a process for the production of paper and paper-like products which comprises the step of incorporating in the pulp a retention agent comprising a polyalkylene oxide of molecular weight in excess of 1 million and a phenol- or naphthol-formaldehyde or -sulphur resin.
Abstract:
The addition of silyl peroxide to mica paper laminates substantially raises their water resistance, increasing their usefulness under conditions where water is present.
Abstract:
A NOVEL CLASS OF ACRYLAMIDE-SULFUR DIOXIDE POLYMERS, A METHOD FOR THEIR PRODUCTION GLYOXAL REACTION PRODUCTS THEREOF AND PAPER TREATED WITH SAID REACTION PRODUCTS, ARE DISCLOSED.
Abstract:
Polymeric materials and methods for making the polymeric materials utilizing bisphenolic stillbottoms, lignosulfonates, or both are disclosed. In one embodiment, a polymer is provided that includes a condensate of bisphenolic stillbottoms, an optional phenolic compound independent of bisphenolic stillbottoms, an aldehyde, and a lignosulfonate compound. The condensate may further include an amino compound, a catalyst, or combinations thereof. Alternatively, the polymer may be free of a phenolic compound independent of bisphenolic stillbottoms. The polymers may be used in the manufacture of articles including composites, laminates and paper products.
Abstract:
Polymeric materials and methods for making the polymeric materials utilizing bisphenolic stillbottoms, lignosulfonates, or both are disclosed. In one embodiment, a polymer is provided that includes a condensate of bisphenolic stillbottoms, an optional phenolic compound independent of bisphenolic stillbottoms, an aldehyde, and a lignosulfonate compound. The condensate may further include an amino compound, a catalyst, or combinations thereof. Alternatively, the polymer may be free of a phenolic compound independent of bisphenolic stillbottoms. The polymers may be used in the manufacture of articles including composites, laminates and paper products.
Abstract:
Polymeric materials and methods for making the polymeric materials utilizing bisphenolic stillbottoms, lignosulfonates, or both are disclosed. In one embodiment, a polymer is provided that includes a condensate of bisphenolic stillbottoms, an optional phenolic compound independent of bisphenolic stillbottoms, an aldehyde, and a lignosulfonate compound. The condensate may further include an amino compound, a catalyst, or combinations thereof. Alternatively, the polymer may be free of a phenolic compound independent of bisphenolic stillbottoms. The polymers may be used in the manufacture of articles including composites, laminates and paper products.