Blends of glyoxalated polyacrylamides and paper strengthening agents
US7488403B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD21H17/375
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions comprising a blend of two or more paper strengthening agents have improved stability compared with previously known paper strengthening agents. One component is a polymeric paper strengthening agent, preferably a wet strengthening agent. The other component is a stabilized glyoxalated polyacrylamide prepared by (1) reacting a first portion of glyoxal with a polyacrylamide having pendant amide groups to form a first reaction mixture comprising glyoxalated polyacrylamide; (2) adding an acid to the first reaction mixture to form a second reaction mixture having a reduced pH and comprising the glyoxalated polyacrylamide; and (3) adding a second portion of glyoxal to the second reaction mixture to form the stabilized glyoxalated polyacrylamide. If desired, an aldehyde scavenger can be included in one or more of step (1), step (2), step (3), or the stabilized glyoxalated polyacrylamide. Such compositions can be used to enhance the strength of paper, particularly the wet strength of paper.
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