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Controllable filler prefloculation using a dual polymer system

US8172983B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 2007
Grant dateMay 8, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD21H21/18
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of preparing a stable dispersion of flocculated filler particles for use in papermaking processes comprises sequential addition of high and low molecular weight flocculating agents to an aqueous dispersion of filler particles followed by shearing of the resultant filler flocs to the desired particle size resulting in shear resistant filler flocs with a defined and controllable size distribution.

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