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Treated inorganic pigments having reduced photoactivity and anti-microbial properties and their use in paper slurries

US9115470B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2012
Grant dateAug 25, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/257
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure provides a paper slurry comprising a treated inorganic particle having reduced photoactivity and improved anti-microbial properties, wherein the treated inorganic pigment comprises: an inorganic core particle; a first treatment of a silicon compound, wherein the silicon compound is added in a single step; and a second treatment comprising a co-precipitated zinc oxide and alumina.

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