Dispersible nonwoven materials including cmc-based binders
AssigneeGlatfelter Corporation
InventorsRonald T. Moose, Jacek K. Dutkiewicz, Alan J. Campbell
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Abstract
Nonwoven materials having at least one layer comprising cellulose fibers, synthetic fibers, or combinations thereof are provided. Such nonwoven materials are at least partially covered on their surface with a binder including carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and a metallic salt, the binder having a pH of from about 4.3 to about 4.5. Nonwoven materials including such binder provide for increased wet strength and dispersibility and are suitable for use in a variety of applications, including wipes.
Claims15
A nonwoven material comprising at least one layer comprising cellulose fibers, synthetic fibers, or combinations thereof, wherein the at least one layer is covered on at least a portion of its surface with a binder, the binder comprising carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and a metallic salt,
- wherein the binder has a pH of from about 4.3 to about 4.5.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.