Water-dispersible and multicomponent fibers from sulfopolyesters

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8444896
APP PUB NO 20120091613A1
SERIAL NO

12966518

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Disclosed are water-dispersible fibers derived from sulfopolyesters having a Tg of at least 25° C. The fibers may contain a single sulfopolyester or a blend of a sulfopolyester with a water-dispersible or water-nondispersible polymer. Also disclosed are multicomponent fibers comprising a water dispersible sulfopolyester having a Tg of at least 57° C. and a water non-dispersible polymer. The multicomponent fibers may be used to produce microdenier fibers. Fibrous articles may be produced from the water-dispersible fibers, multicomponent fibers, and microdenier fibers. The fibrous articles include water-dispersible and microdenier nonwoven webs, fabrics, and multilayered articles such as wipes, gauze, tissue, diapers, panty liners, sanitary napkins, bandages, and surgical dressings. Also disclosed is a process for water-dispersible fibers, nonwoven fabrics, and microdenier webs. The fibers and fibrous articles have further applications in flushable personal care and cleaning products, disposable protective outerwear, and laminating binders.

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EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANYKINGSPORT TN

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
George, Scott Ellery Kingsport, US 67 1095
Haile, William Alston Kingsport, US 14 506
Hale, Wesley Raymond Kingsport, US 52 1557
Jenkins, Waylon Lewellyn Kingsport, US 13 356

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