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Migration-resistant binder compositions for bonding nonwoven fibers; also methods and articles
Assignee: Rohm and Haas Co
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Filing: 1976-05-17
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Granted: 1978-10-10
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Expires: 1996-05-17
Abstract
Abstract Migration-resistant binder compositions for bonding nonwoven fibers are disclosed. These compositions comprise (A) an anionically-stabilized polymer latex; (B) a water-soluble polymer of 20-100% by weight of mer units containing an amine group and having a viscosity average molecular weight between 5,000 and 300,000; and (C) a volatile base. Usually, the compositions have a solids content between 10% and 60% by weight, a viscosity below 3,000 centipoise, a pH above 5, and a component (B) content between 0.1% and 20% by weight of the solids. In alternative compositions, component (B) is replaced by component (B'), a water-insoluble polymer with the same amine group content and a viscosity average molecular weight between 5,000 and 100,000.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald D. Bakule
- 👤 Robert A. Gill
- 👤 Lawrence K. Wempe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:22
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06M; D06M15/00; D06M15/693; D04; D04H; D04H1/00; D04H1/40; D04H1/58; D04H1/587; D04H1/64; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31855; Y10T428/3188; Y10T428/31895; Y10T428/31899; Y10T428/31902; Y10T428/31906; Y10T428/31971; Y10T428/31975
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A composition adapted to form a bonded composite comprising nonwoven fibers having evenly distributed therewith a binder comprising: (A) an anionically stabilized polymer latex; (B) a water-soluble polymer of 20% to 100% by weight of mer units containing an amine group and having a viscosity average molecular weight between 5,000 and 300,000; and (C) a volatile base; the latex polymer and the water-soluble polymer each being a polymer of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A composition adapted to form a bonded composite comprising nonwoven fibers having evenly distributed therewith a binder comprising: (A) an anionically stabilized polymer latex; (B) a water-soluble polymer of 20% to 100% by weight of mer units containing an amine group and having a viscosity average molecular weight between 5,000 and 300,000; and (C) a volatile base; the latex polymer and the water-soluble polymer each being a polymer of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
The binder of claim 1 in which the solids content is 10% to 60% by weight, the viscosity is below 3,000 centipoise, the pH is above 5, component (B) is between 0.1% and 20% by weight of the solids of (A) plus (B), and (A) is at least 50% by weight of the binder on a solids basis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A binder according to claim 2 in which the latex polymer is a polymer or copolymer of a monomer selected from the group styrene, butadiene, vinyl acetate, vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, acrylonitrile, chloroprene, esters of acrylic acid and esters of methacrylic acid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A binder according to claim 3 in which the latex polymer is a polymer or copolymer of a monomer selected from the group esters of acrylic acid and esters of methacrylic acid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A binder according to claim 1 in which the water-soluble polymer is a copolymer of cationic and, optionally, nonionic vinyl monomers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
131 words
A composition according to claim 1 in which the water-soluble polymer is a polymer of a monomer of the formula ##STR6## wherein R is H or CH 3 ; n is 0 or 1; X is O or N(H); A, when n is zero, is O(CH 2 ) x wherein x is 2 to 3, or (O-alkylene) y wherein (O-alkylene) y is a poly(oxyalkylene) group, having a molecular weight in the range from 88 to 348, in which the individual alkylene radicals are the same or different and are either ethylene or propylene; and A, when n is 1, is an alkylene group having two to 4 carbon atoms; R* is H, methyl, or ethyl; and R o is H, phenyl, benzyl, methylbenzyl, cyclohexyl or (C 1 -C 6 ) alkyl.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
166 words
A composition according to claim 1 in which the water-soluble polymer is a polymer of a monomer of the formula ##STR7## wherein R is H or CH 3 ; m is an integer having a value of 2 to 3; R', when not directly joined to R 2 , is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, phenyl, benzyl, and (C 1 -C 12 ) alkyl groups; R 2 , when not directly joined to R', is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and (C 1 -C 4 ) alkyl groups; R' and R 2 , when directly joined together, form a 5- to 6- carbon ring with the attached carbon atom of the ring in the formula; and A' is O(C m H 2m ) or (O-alkylene) n in which (O-alkylene) n is a poly(oxyalkylene) group, having a molecular weight in the range from 88 to 348, in which the individual alkylene radicals are the same or different and are either ethylene or propylene.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A binder according to claim 1 in which the water-soluble polymer is a polymer of at least 20% by weight of oxazolidinylethyl methacrylate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
56 words
A binder according to claim 8 in which the water-soluble polymer is a polymer of 40% to 100% by weight of oxazolidinylethyl methacrylate, has a viscosity average molecular weight between 40,000 and 100,000 and is 1% to 8% by weight of the solids of A) plus B), the composition having a pH between 7 and 8.5.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
75 words
A composition adapted to form a bonded composite comprising nonwoven fibers having evenly distributed therewith a binder comprising: (A) an anionically stabilized polymer latex; (B') a water-insoluble polymer of 20% to 100% by weight of mer units containing an amine group and having a viscosity average molecular weight between 5,000 and 100,000; and (C) a volatile base; the latex polymer and the water-insoluble polymer each being a polymer of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
75 words
A composition adapted to form a bonded composite comprising nonwoven fibers having evenly distributed therewith a binder comprising: (A) an anionically stabilized polymer latex; (B') a water-insoluble polymer of 20% to 100% by weight of mer units containing an amine group and having a viscosity average molecular weight between 5,000 and 100,000; and (C) a volatile base; the latex polymer and the water-insoluble polymer each being a polymer of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
59 words
The binder of claim 10 in which the solids content is 10% to 60% by weight, the viscosity is below 3,000 centipoise, the pH is above 5 and component B') is between 0.1% and 20% by weight of the solids of A) plus B'), and A) is at least 50% by weight of the binder on a solids basis.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
42 words
A binder according to claim 11 in which the latex polymer is a polymer or copolymer of a monomer selected from the group styrene, butadiene, vinyl acetate, vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, acrylonitrile, chloroprene, esters of acrylic acid and esters of methacrylic acid.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
A binder according to claim 12 in which the latex polymer is a polymer or copolymer of a monomer selected from the group esters of acrylic acid and esters of methacrylic acid.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
A binder according to claim 10 in which the water-insoluble polymer of (B') is a copolymer of cationic and optionally nonionic vinyl monomers.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
132 words
A composition according to claim 10 in which the water-insoluble polymer of B') is a polymer of a monomer of the formula ##STR8## wherein R is H or CH 3 ; n is 0 or 1; X is 0 or N(H); A, when n is zero, is O(CH 2 ) x wherein x is 2 to 3, or (O-alkylene) y wherein (O-alkylene) y is a poly(oxyalkylene) group, having a molecular weight in the range from 88 to 348, in which the individual alkylene radicals are the same or different and are either ethylene or propylene; and A, when n is 1, is an alkylene group having two to 4 carbon atoms; R* is H, methyl, or ethyl; and R° is H, phenyl, benzyl, methylbenzyl, cyclohexyl, or (C 1 -C 6 ) alkyl.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
167 words
A composition according to claim 10 in which the water-insoluble polymer of B') is a polymer of a monomer of the formula ##STR9## wherein R is H or CH 3 ; m is an integer having a value of 2 to 3; R', when not directly joined to R 2 , is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, phenyl, benzyl, and (C 1 -C 12 ) alkyl groups; R 2 , when not directly joined to R', is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and (C 1 -C 4 ) alkyl groups; R' and R 2 , when directly joined together, form a 5- to 6-carbon ring with the attached carbon atom of the ring in the formula; and A' is O(C m H 2m ) or (O-alkylene) n in which (O-alkylene) n is a poly(oxyalkylene) group, having a molecular weight in the range from 88 to 348, in which the individual alkylene radicals are the same or different and are either ethylene or propylene.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
A binder according to claim 10 in which the water-insoluble polymer of B') is a polymer of at least 20% by weight of oxazolidinylethyl methacrylate.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
58 words
A binder according to claim 17 in which the water-insoluble polymer of B') is a polymer of 30% to 70% by weight of oxazolidinylethyl methacrylate, has a viscosity average molecular weight between 15,000 and 90,000 and is 1% to 8% by weight of the solids of A) plus B'), the composition having a pH between 7 and 8.5.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
A nonwoven composite, comprising fibers, said composite produced by drying the composition of claim 1.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
30 words
The composite of claim 19 in which the fibers are predominantly fibers selected from the group consisting of cellulosic fibers, polyamide fibers, glass fibers, vinyl resin fibers and polyester fibers.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
15 words
A nonwoven composite, comprising fibers, said composite produced by drying the composition of claim 10.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
30 words
The composite of claim 21 in which the fibers are predominantly fibers selected from the group consisting of cellulosic fibers, polyamide fibers, glass fibers, vinyl resin fibers and polyester fibers.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
46 words
A process of making a nonwoven composite which comprises associating, within a web or mat, fibers selected from the group consisting of cellulosic fibers, polyamide fibers, glass fibers, vinyl resin fibers and polyester fibers and bringing into contact with the fibers the binder of claim 1.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
46 words
A process of making a nonwoven composite which comprises associating, within a web or mat, fibers selected from the group consisting of cellulosic fibers, polyamide fibers, glass fibers, vinyl resin fibers and polyester fibers and bringing into contact with the fibers the binder of claim 10.
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