Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carbohydrates or derivatives
Patent
1996-12-13
1998-01-06
Jordan, Charles T.
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates or derivatives
C08B 500
Patent
active
H00017043
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a modified cellulose fiber having improved curl characteristics. Specifically, the present invention relates to oxidized or sulfonated cellulose fibers being highly curled, wherein such curl is highly stable. The oxidized or sulfonated curled cellulose fiber may be prepared by a process comprising treating the fibers in a high energy refiner effective to provide the desired curl properties to the fiber. The modified cellulose having improved curl characteristics may be used in disposable absorbent products.
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Ramaswami Wallajapet Palani Raj
Shet Ramakant Tukaram
Chelliah Meena
Jordan Charles T.
Kimberly--Clark Worldwide, Inc.
Schenian John R.
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