H.b. Fuller Company

Patrick D Gleason

Michael Wright

Cynthia A Stewart-Irvin

Michael J Nowak

Wayne P Miller

The paper reinforced tapes and reinforcement elements of this invention have improved repulpability, recyclability, compostability and biodegradability. Further, these reinforcement elements and paper reinforced tapes, despite being predominately paper, unexpectedly provide excellent container reinforcement properties and further can be used as opening tapes, closing tapes, tear tapes and carrying handles.

Repulpable, recyclable, compostable and biodegradable reinforcement elements and paper reinforced tapes, and containers including the same

A curable aqueous composition that includes a first polymer that includes carboxyl groups, and a second component that includes a second water insoluble polymer and a stabilizer. The second component includes functional groups that react with the carboxyl groups of the first polymer during cure, is free from carboxylic acid groups, or a combination thereof. The composition, when dry, exhibits a first Tg of at least 10&#xb0; C. and a second Tg of at least 50&#xb0; C.

Curable aqueous composition

Aqueous starch-based adhesives for use in a variety of applications can be made alkali sensitive or can have enhanced cleanability under aqueous conditions.

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Shoreview, MN, United States of America

Patrick D Gleason