Patent ID: 6348132
Filing Date: 2002-02-19
Classification: D21H

Abstract:
A process for sizing paper comprising incorporating in the paper a size composition comprising alkenyl succinic anhydride (ASA) compounds, wherein said ASA compounds are derived from maleic anhydride and a mixture of olefins, wherein said olefin mixture comprises:from about 3% to about 10% of an olefin having about 14 carbon atoms; from about 20% to about 30% of an olefin having about 15 carbon atoms; from about 20% to about 30% of an olefin having about 16 carbon atoms; from about 20% to about 30% of an olefin having about 17 carbon atoms; from about 10% to about 25% of an olefin having about 18 carbon atoms; and from 0% to about 15% of an olefin having about 19 or more carbon atoms.