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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 30, 1996
Filed:
Jul. 09, 1993
Applicant:
Inventor:
Michael K Weibel, West Redding, CT (US);
Assignee:
Microcell, Inc., West Redding, CT (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
D21C / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
162-9 ; 162100 ; 162175 ; 162177 ; 162178 ;
Abstract
A process for the production of and a composition of redispersible mechanically disassembled cellulose and the resultant product, referred to as microdenominated cellulose (MDC). The process is characterized by drying the MDC in the presence of a dispersion agent. The product is characterized by a settled volume of greater than 50%, as determined on the basis of a 1% by weight suspension in water after twenty-four hours, and a water retention value of over 350%. MDC is useful as an ingredient in foods, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.