Eastman Chemical Company

Eric Eugene Ellery

Charles Michael Buchanan

Matthew Davie Wood

Melvin Glenn Mitchell

Freddie Wayne Williams

Charles Kelly Crosswhite

Donald Wayne Monk

The present invention is a non-woven web or composite structure comprising (a) from about 50 to about 90 weight percent of a natural cellulose fiber; (b) from about 10 to about 50 weight percent of a binder fiber component; (c) from 0 to about 20 weight percent of a filler; and (d) from 0 to about 8 weight percent of a dye or pigment.

Composite structures

This invention relates to compositions, paper, thermoplastic sheets, and medical paper containing cellulose ester, alkylpolyglycoside (APG) or a mixture of APG and polyether glycol, and, optionally, cellulose. The process of incorporating APG or a mixture of APG and polyether glycol in paper composed of cellulose ester fibers and cellulose fibers and to calendaring of such paper is also disclosed.

Composition and paper comprising cellulose ester, alkylpolyglycosides, and cellulose

This invention relates to compositions, paper, thermoplastic sheets, and medical paper containing cellulose ester alkylpolyglycoside (APG) or a mixture of APG and polyether glycol, and, optionally, cellulose. The process of incorporating APG or a mixture of APG and polyether glycol in paper composed of cellulose ester fibers and cellulose fibers and to calendaring of such paper is also disclosed.

Method for plasticizing a composition comprised of cellulose fiber and a cellulose ester

Shaped, plastic articles comprising a cellulose fiber, a cellulose ester, and a non-ionic surfactant

A thermoplastic film is comprised of an admixture of 20 to 85 weight percent cellulose ester fibers and 80 to 15 weight percent cellulose fibers and a functional amount of a cellulose ester plasticizer. The film has an opacity in the range of 10 to 85 percent, a thickness in the range of 0.002 to 0.010 inch, a porosity in the range of 0.0 to 50 ml/min/cm.sup.2 at a 1.0 centibar pressure drop and a compostability of less than 65 days fragmentation. The film is prepared by making a paper comprised of 20 to 85 weight percent cellulose ester fibers and 80 to 15 weight percent cellulose fibers and saturating the paper with a functional amount of a cellulose ester plasticizer. The saturated paper is subjected to heat and pressure for a period of time to obtain the thermoplastic film. The thermoplastic film is prepared without the use of solvents and is economically attractive since it is compatible with conventional paper printing materials and techniques.

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Kingsport, TN, United States of America

Eric Eugene Ellery