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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 06, 2024
Filed:
Jul. 19, 2019
Kemira Oyj, Helsinki, FI;
Juhana Ahola, Espoo, FI;
Kaisa Karisalmi, Espoo, FI;
Christos Rampotas, Espoo, FI;
Perttu Heiska, Espoo, FI;
Mika Suvanto, Espoo, FI;
KEMIRA OYJ, Helsinki, FI;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a granular microfibrillated cellulose product comprising a microfibrillated cellulose originating from agricultural biomass, said microfibrillated cellulose product comprising ≤75 wt % of cellulose, preferably ≤70 wt %, based on dry solids content of said product, wherein said granular microfibrillated cellulose product has a bulk density of 500-1200 kg/m; a flowability of 5-60 ml/s, measured by a Copley scientific powder flowability tester having a stainless steel cylinder with orifice 16 or funnel with orifice 15; and a water content of at most 60 wt %, based on total microfibrillated cellulose product. The present invention further relates to its manufacture and use in and manufacture of paper and paperboard products.