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Esterified high lignin content cellulosic fibers

US5484896A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 1994
Grant dateJan 16, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD21H11/04
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Individualized, esterified high lignin content cellulosic fibers containing intrafiber C.sub.2 -C.sub.9 polycarboxylic acid ester perform unexpectedly better in absorbent applications than lower lignin content esterified fibers from the same furnish.

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