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Process of manufacturing authenticatable paper products

US6054021A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 1999
Grant dateApr 25, 2000
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24901
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An authenticatable paper product is prepared by adding to a papermaking furnish fibers treated with from about 50-200 lb/ton of a fluorescent whitening agent (FWA). The paper made from the papermaking furnish will include fluorescent cellulosic fibers in an amount ranging from between 0.1-4.0 lb/ton to achieve FWA concentrations within the range of 1-20 ppm.

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