Soft paper products with low lint and slough
US6808595B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD21H27/38
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A paper product containing hardwood fibers that are treated with certain hydrolytic enzymes, such as endo-glucanases, is provided. Moreover, the paper product includes other types of fibers, such as softwood fibers, that may also be treated with certain hydrolytic enzymes. In addition, other ingredients, such as cross-linking agents, debonders, strength agents, etc., can be applied to further enhance the properties of the paper product. In particular, paper products formed according to the present invention can be strong, soft, and have low lint and slough production.
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