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Water soluble alcohol based nonwoven binder for water swellable, soluble or sensitive fibers

US5196470A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 1991
Grant dateMar 23, 1993
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/530204
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An alcohol based, water soluble binder composition for nonwoven material made from water swellable, water soluble or water sensitive fibers and related substances is provided comprising a substantially anhydrous solution of an acrylic polymeric resin, and an alcohol diluent. The water soluble binder composition effectively binds water swellable, water soluble or water sensitive fibers into a nonwoven material such as a fabric; the nonwoven material comprising a nonwoven web of a water swellable, soluble or sensitive fiber component.

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