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1.

HIGH CONCENTRATION WATER BASED DEFOAMER

      
Application Number US2024035511
Publication Number 2025/006524
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-26
Publication Date 2025-01-02
Owner
  • KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
  • KEMIRA WATER SOLUTIONS, INC. (USA)
Inventor Zou, Yong

Abstract

This invention generally relates to high concentration water based defoaming compositions and methods of use thereof, as well as a method for preparing a high concentration water based defoaming composition. In particular, the disclosure provides defoaming compositions that are especially suitable in pulp and paper industry, as well as in any other processing industry when foaming is unwanted. The inventive high concentration water based defoaming compositions provide enhanced defoaming performance and display high stability.

2.

USE OF AMPHOTERIC EMULSION POLYMERS WITH STRENGTH RESINS AS RETENTION AND DRAINAGE AIDS

      
Application Number US2024035812
Publication Number 2025/006743
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-27
Publication Date 2025-01-02
Owner
  • KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
  • KEMIRA WATER SOLUTIONS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Riser, Jennifer
  • Chen, Junhua
  • Luo, Yuping

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to methods and compositions for manufacture of tissue, paper, or board and for enhancing retention and drainage thereof. In particular, the disclosure provides methods for enhancing retention and drainage by addition of a retention and drainage aid comprising reactive cationic polymers (e.g., cationic strength resins), water-soluble amphoteric terpolymers, and optionally anionic organic or inorganic microparticles. Preparation of paper sheets under these conditions provides improved retention, drainage time, STFI and burst strength, and improved hydrophobic particle control.

3.

A METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FIBER BASED ARTICLE

      
Application Number FI2024050258
Publication Number 2025/003555
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-23
Publication Date 2025-01-02
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Laine, Jaana
  • Kvist, Markus
  • Ojanen, Mari
  • Robertsén, Leif
  • Puttonen, Sami
  • Valdesueiro, David

Abstract

There is provided a method for producing a moulded fiber based article. There is also provided a moulded fiber based article.

IPC Classes  ?

4.

A METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FIBER BASED ARTICLE

      
Application Number FI2024050257
Publication Number 2025/003554
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-23
Publication Date 2025-01-02
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Laine, Jaana
  • Robertsén, Leif
  • Ojanen, Mari
  • Kvist, Markus
  • Valdesueiro, David

Abstract

There is provided a method for producing a moulded fiber based article. There is also provided a moulded fiber based article.

IPC Classes  ?

5.

METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR ON-SITE PRODUCING OF ALKYL KETENE DIMER EMULSION, ALKYL KETENE DIMER EMULSION AND ITS USE

      
Application Number FI2024050331
Publication Number 2024/261401
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-18
Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Lee, Jinho
  • Shin, Ingyun
  • Oh, Myeong-Seok

Abstract

Method for on-site producing alkenyl ketene dimer (AKD) emulsion, in which method an AKD wax and a heated emulsifying agent solution comprising starch and/or a synthetic polymer is premixed in a two-stage premixing unit, which comprises a first low-shear premixing unit, where the heated emulsifying agent solution is mixed with the AKD wax to obtain a mixture comprising melted AKD wax and the emulsifying agent, and a second high- shear premixing unit, where the mixture comprising melted AKD wax and the emulsifying agent is mixed to obtain a pre-emulsion of AKD, and then the pre-emulsion of AKD is emulsified in an emulsifying unit. Alkenyl ketene dimer emulsion produced by the method comprises AKD and an emulsifying agent comprising starch and/or a synthetic polymer starch, and AKD has a medium value of the particle size distribution of more than 0.5 µm, typically in the range of 0.5 – 5 µm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08L 3/02 - Starch; Degradation products thereof, e.g. dextrin
  • C08L 3/04 - Starch derivatives
  • C08L 33/26 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylamide or methacrylamide
  • C08L 79/02 - Polyamines
  • C08L 91/06 - Waxes
  • D21H 17/17 - Ketenes, e.g. ketene dimers
  • D21H 17/28 - Starch
  • D21H 17/29 - Starch cationic
  • D21H 17/37 - Polymers of unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. polyacrylates
  • D21H 17/60 - Waxes
  • D21H 17/00 - Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its constitution; Paper-impregnating material characterised by its constitution
  • D21H 19/40 - Coatings with pigments characterised by the pigments siliceous, e.g. clays
  • D21H 21/16 - Sizing or water-repelling agents
  • D21H 21/24 - Surfactants
  • D21H 21/42 - Ribbons or strips

6.

METHOD FOR FLOCCULATING SOLID PARTICLES AND USE OF HIGH SHEAR TREATMENT

      
Application Number FI2024050338
Publication Number 2024/261404
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-20
Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Ahlgren, Jonni
  • Lindberg, Lenita
  • Suominen, Petteri

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for flocculating solid particles in a liquid-solid separation process. The method comprises obtaining a flocculant solution comprising a cationic biopolymer having a charge density in a range of 0.5 – 2.6 meq/g and selected from cationic crosslinked α-1,3-glucan polymers, cationic graft copolymers of dextran and α-1,3-glucan, or any mixture thereof. The flocculant solution is subjected to a high shear treatment. The flocculant solution is brought after the high shear treatment into a contact with a suspension, where solid particles are dispersed in a continuous aqueous phase, and the solid particles are flocculated. The flocculated solid particles are then separated from the continuous aqueous phase.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/52 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by flocculation or precipitation of suspended impurities

7.

REJECTION PREVENTION IN A MACHINE FOR PRODUCING A FIBROUS WEB

      
Application Number FI2024050319
Publication Number 2024/261395
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-14
Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Joensuu, Iiris
  • Piironen, Marjatta

Abstract

A method for preventing rejections or for decreasing downtime of a paper, board, or tissue machine, comprising monitoring at least conductivity and a second parameter in wet end of the machine, determining whether an increased risk for rejections or machine downtime exists based on said monitoring, and taking action in the event an increased risk exists based on the determination.

IPC Classes  ?

8.

METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR PROVIDING CONTROL INFORMATION OF A WASTE WATER TREATMENT PROCESS

      
Application Number FI2024050343
Publication Number 2024/261408
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-20
Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor Tikkala, Vesa-Matti

Abstract

A method for providing control information of a waste water treatment process for controlling an emission load to be emitted from the waste water treatment process within a predetermined time interval is disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 1/52 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by flocculation or precipitation of suspended impurities
  • C02F 1/56 - Macromolecular compounds
  • C02F 101/10 - Inorganic compounds
  • C02F 103/28 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from the processing of plants or parts thereof from the paper or cellulose industry

9.

METHOD FOR EVALUATING EFFECT OF MICROBIAL COMMUNITY ON PRODUCTION PROBLEMS OF A PROCESS PRODUCING A CELLULOSE BASED ARTICLE

      
Application Number FI2024050256
Publication Number 2024/256747
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-23
Publication Date 2024-12-19
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Ekman, Jaakko
  • Ikävalko, Satu
  • Simell, Jaakko
  • Kanerva, Tinja
  • Jaakkola, Anu

Abstract

There is provided a method for evaluating effect of microbial community on production problems of a process producing a cellulose based article and/or defects of the produced cellulose based article.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12Q 1/689 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms for bacteria

10.

STRENGTH AGENT FOR PAPER, BOARD, OR THE LIKE

      
Application Number FI2024050289
Publication Number 2024/252066
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-04
Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Hietaniemi, Matti
  • Korhonen, Markus
  • Karppi, Asko
  • Konn, Jonas
  • Behabtu, Natnael
  • Adelman, Douglas

Abstract

The present invention relates to a paper, board, or the like, strength agent, comprising cationic alpha-1,3-glucan, a paper, board, or the like, product comprising the strength agent and a method for making the product.

IPC Classes  ?

11.

APPLICATION OF PERFORMIC ACID (PFA) FOR MINERAL PROCESSING

      
Application Number 18700743
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-13
First Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Strickland, Forrest
  • Porat, Iris
  • Pelaez, Miguel
  • Hill, Chris

Abstract

A method for oxidative brightening and whitening of a mined mineral is provided. The mined mineral to be brightened may be discolored kaolin clay, such as gray clay. The inventive method comprises adding to an aqueous slurry of a mined mineral to be brightened an oxidizing solution comprising a peroxyacid, such as performic acid and recovering bleached mineral of improved brightness, color and/or improved purity compared to the mineral to be brightened.

IPC Classes  ?

12.

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING HYGIENIZED PULP

      
Application Number FI2024050233
Publication Number 2024/246415
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-15
Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Kolari, Marko
  • Ahola, Juhana
  • Puttonen, Sami

Abstract

There is provided a process for producing hygienized pulp. There is also provided hygienized pulp, use of the hygienized pulp in production of paper, board, molded fiber article or other fiber based articles comprising the hygienized pulp.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21C 5/00 - Other processes for obtaining cellulose, e.g. cooking cotton linters
  • D21C 9/00 - After-treatment of cellulose pulp, e.g. of wood pulp, or cotton linters
  • D21C 9/08 - Removal of fats, resins, pitch, or waxes
  • D21C 9/16 - Bleaching with per compounds
  • D21H 11/14 - Secondary fibres
  • D21H 17/65 - Acid compounds
  • D21H 21/32 - Bleaching agents
  • D21H 21/36 - Biocidal agents, e.g. fungicidal, bactericidal or insecticidal agents

13.

BARRIER COATING STRUCTURE, ITS USE AND A SHEET LIKE PRODUCT

      
Application Number FI2024050268
Publication Number 2024/246422
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-24
Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Kuha, Heidi
  • Lepo, Anneli

Abstract

The invention relates to a barrier coating structure for a sheet-like substrate comprising cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic fibres. The barrier coating structure comprises at least one first coating layer and at least one second coating layer, wherein the first coating layer is arranged in a direct contact with the second coating layer. The first coating layer comprises α-(1,3→glucan) polymer, and the second coating layer comprises a cellulose ester and a polycarboxylic acid as a crosslinker.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 17/24 - Polysaccharides
  • B65D 65/42 - Applications of coated or impregnated materials
  • C09D 101/04 - Oxycellulose; Hydrocellulose
  • C09D 101/10 - Esters of organic acids
  • C09D 101/12 - Cellulose acetate
  • C09D 101/14 - Mixed esters, e.g. cellulose acetate-butyrate
  • C09D 105/00 - Coating compositions based on polysaccharides or on their derivatives, not provided for in groups or
  • D21H 17/27 - Esters thereof
  • D21H 19/14 - Coatings without pigments applied in a form other than the aqueous solution defined in group
  • D21H 19/34 - Coatings without pigments applied in a form other than the aqueous solution defined in group comprising cellulose or derivatives thereof
  • D21H 19/82 - Paper comprising more than one coating superposed
  • D21H 21/16 - Sizing or water-repelling agents
  • D21H 27/10 - Packing paper

14.

COMPOSITION FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERY CATHODE

      
Application Number FI2024050232
Publication Number 2024/240984
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-15
Publication Date 2024-11-28
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Honkanen, Tapio
  • Puupponen, Salla
  • Karpova, Tatjana
  • Lepo, Anneli

Abstract

There is provided a composition for lithium-ion battery cathode and a method for producing the composition. There is also provided an electrode comprising an active material layer formed from the composition on a current collector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
  • H01M 4/1391 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
  • H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
  • H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodes; Lithium-ion batteries
  • H01M 4/66 - Selection of materials

15.

ANTIMICROBIAL SYSTEM AND METHOD

      
Application Number 18722120
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-20
First Publication Date 2024-11-21
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Kolari, Marko
  • Simell, Jaakko

Abstract

An antimicrobial system comprising (a) an antimicrobial compound according to Formula I (I) and (b) a stabilised chlorine compound, wherein the compounds are separate compounds or comprise a unitary composition; wherein R1, R2 and R3 independently represent a hydrogen atom; halogen atom; hydroxy group; amino group; alkylamino group, alkyl group, hydroxyalkyl group, acyl group, haloalkyl group or alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; or an acylamido group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and A represents 2-thiazolamine; 2-propenenitrile; 2-propenoic acid; alkyl ester or hydroxyalkyl ester of 2-propenoic acid having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; or —CHCHCONR5R6 group, where R5 and R6 represent independently hydrogen atom, alkyl or hydroxyalkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and wherein the stabilised chlorine compound comprises the reaction product of a reaction between active chlorine and a nitrogenous reactant selected from ammonium, urea, carbamate and dimethylhydantoin. An antimicrobial system comprising (a) an antimicrobial compound according to Formula I (I) and (b) a stabilised chlorine compound, wherein the compounds are separate compounds or comprise a unitary composition; wherein R1, R2 and R3 independently represent a hydrogen atom; halogen atom; hydroxy group; amino group; alkylamino group, alkyl group, hydroxyalkyl group, acyl group, haloalkyl group or alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; or an acylamido group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and A represents 2-thiazolamine; 2-propenenitrile; 2-propenoic acid; alkyl ester or hydroxyalkyl ester of 2-propenoic acid having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; or —CHCHCONR5R6 group, where R5 and R6 represent independently hydrogen atom, alkyl or hydroxyalkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and wherein the stabilised chlorine compound comprises the reaction product of a reaction between active chlorine and a nitrogenous reactant selected from ammonium, urea, carbamate and dimethylhydantoin.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/50 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition or application of a germicide or by oligodynamic treatment
  • C02F 1/76 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by oxidation with halogens or compounds of halogens
  • C02F 103/28 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from the processing of plants or parts thereof from the paper or cellulose industry
  • D21F 1/66 - Pulp catching, de-watering, or recovering; Re-use of pulp-water

16.

USE OF A CATIONIC COPOLYMER IN A MANUFACTURE OF PAPER, BOARD, TISSUE OR THE LIKE

      
Application Number 18696758
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-28
First Publication Date 2024-11-21
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Ahlgren, Jonni
  • Korhonen, Markus

Abstract

The invention relates to a use of a cationic copolymer obtained by polymerisation of (meth)acrylamide and cationic monomers, having a standard viscosity of ≥2 mPas and a charge density at most 5 meq/g, for reducing anionic substances and/or 5 anionic particulate material in an aqueous phase of a thick fibre stock having a consistency of ≥20 g/l in a manufacture of a fibre web, such as paper, board, tissue or the like. The invention relates also to a method in a manufacture of a fibre web, such as paper, board, tissue or the like using such cationic copolymer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 17/37 - Polymers of unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. polyacrylates
  • D21H 17/45 - Nitrogen-containing groups
  • D21H 21/06 - Paper forming aids

17.

STARCH FIXATION AND RETENTION IN RECYCLED FIBER SYSTEMS

      
Application Number 18629147
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-08
First Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Luo, Yuping
  • Riser, Jennifer

Abstract

The present invention provides a novel method and composition for enhancing the efficiency of starch adsorption (i.e., starch trapping) from starch-containing furnishes comprising high content of recycled fibers for use in paper making processes such as pulp, paper, or board production. A novel polymer coagulation system is disclosed in which two quick inversion cationic emulsion polymers (starch trapping polymers A and B) are co-mixed at optimal blend ratios to meet specific recycled fiber and process water requirements for different recycled fiber plants and added to furnishes prior to formation of paper or board in a paper machine. Co-mixed solutions of starch trapping polymers A and B provide synergistic enhancements in (i) starch trapping efficiency and (ii) starch retention in the produced paper or board over equivalent dosage levels of singly administered polymer A, polymer B, or conventional starch trapping products, without over-flocculation or formation of stickies.

IPC Classes  ?

18.

METHOD FOR ESTIMATING THE VAPOR PHASE CORROSION LOAD

      
Application Number 18781230
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-23
First Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Kolari, Marko
  • Joensuu, Iiris

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for estimating vapor phase corrosion load in a paper or board manufacturing system, method for controlling vapor phase corrosion load in a paper or board manufacturing system and an arrangement usable is those method. Said methods allow easy on-line follow up of the corrosion load and also adjusting biocide dosage.

IPC Classes  ?

19.

AN INTERMEDIATE COMPOSITION

      
Application Number FI2024050211
Publication Number 2024/227979
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-02
Publication Date 2024-11-07
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Karppi, Asko
  • Jokinen, Taru

Abstract

The invention relates to an intermediate composition in form of an aqueous solution, having a dry solids content of 30 – 65 weight-%, for manufacture of a polyamidoamine epihalohydrin resin. The intermediate composition comprises a regulating acid, and 30 – 60 weight-%, calculated from the total weight of the intermediate composition, of a polyamidoamine derivative having covalently bound epihalohydrin groups and covalently bound azetidinium groups, wherein the intermediate composition comprises derivative bound halogen in an amount of ≤90 g/kg, calculated from the dry solids.

IPC Classes  ?

20.

METHOD FOR ON-SITE GLYOXYLATION OF POLYACRYLAMIDE

      
Application Number 18688022
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-21
First Publication Date 2024-10-31
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Karppi, Asko
  • Hietaniemi, Matti
  • Vanzetti, Giorgio
  • Konn, Jonas
  • Kempas, Tomi

Abstract

Method for on-site glyoxylation of polyacrylamide in paper mill, board mill or the like is disclosed. Discontinuous batch glyoxylation reaction of aqueous reaction mixture is performed. The method comprises forming or obtaining the aqueous reaction mixture having a start viscosity and comprising polyacrylamide base polymer having weight average molecular weight of 30 000-300 000 g/mol and glyoxal. Concentration of the polyacrylamide base polymer in the reaction mixture is 1.5-8% above a Critical Concentration of the polyacrylamide base polymer. A feed of an alkali is added to the reaction mixture while measuring viscosity of the reaction mixture and/or a process variable related to the viscosity of the reaction mixture and the on-site glyoxylation reaction of polyacrylamide base polymer in the reaction mixture is allowed to proceed. When a predetermined end viscosity value is attained the feed of alkali is ended and acid is added to the reaction mixture.

IPC Classes  ?

21.

BIOWAX POLYHYDROXYALKANOATE DISPERSIONS AS BIO-BASED BARRIER COATINGS

      
Application Number 18619586
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-28
First Publication Date 2024-10-17
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Luo, Yuping
  • Zou, Yong
  • Clark, Michael
  • Rosati, Louis

Abstract

The present invention relates to compositions and methods for forming substantially bio-based barrier coatings suitable for application on paper and board substrates, and paper and board substrates on which are applied one or more layers of such substantially bio-based barrier coatings. The inventive bio-based barrier coatings comprise a biowax emulsion comprising one or more biowaxes, such as castor oil wax, formed by hydrogenation of a bio-based oil, such as castor oil. The barrier coating composition is formed by dispersing a biowax emulsion into a polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) dispersion, and may be applied as a coating e.g., on paper or board, e.g., those comprised of recycled fibers, using conventional industrial methods at ambient temperatures.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 19/18 - Coatings without pigments applied in a form other than the aqueous solution defined in group comprising waxes
  • D21H 19/28 - Polyesters
  • D21H 19/34 - Coatings without pigments applied in a form other than the aqueous solution defined in group comprising cellulose or derivatives thereof
  • D21H 25/06 - Physical treatment, e.g. heating or irradiating of impregnated or coated paper

22.

METHOD FOR REDUCING STARCH CONTENT OF AN AQUEOUS PHASE REMOVED FROM FIBRE STOCK PREPARATION

      
Application Number 18684348
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-12
First Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Ahlgren, Jonni
  • Hietaniemi, Matti
  • Korhonen, Markus

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for reducing starch content of an aqueous phase, which is removed from a fibre stock preparation in a manufacturing process of paper, board, tissue or the like. The fibre stock preparation comprises a thickening step, where a fibre stock comprising cellulosic fibres originating from recycled fibre material and/or broke as well as starch dispersed in an aqueous phase is thickened from a first concentration to a second concentration by removing a part of the aqueous phase from the fibre stock. A cationic polymer obtained by copolymerisation of (meth)acrylamide and at least 25 mol-% of solely cationic monomer(s), having a standard viscosity SV of at least 1.7 mPas, is added to the fibre stock at the latest at the thickening step in order to associate the starch with the cellulosic fibres of the fibre stock.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 17/45 - Nitrogen-containing groups
  • D21D 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
  • D21H 11/14 - Secondary fibres
  • D21H 21/06 - Paper forming aids
  • D21H 23/14 - Controlling the addition by selecting point of addition or time of contact between components

23.

METHOD FOR PREPARING ARYLVINYLSULPHONES

      
Application Number EP2024056047
Publication Number 2024/199939
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-07
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor Borole, Yogesh Laxman

Abstract

A method for preparing arylvinylsulphones comprises reacting an aryl sulphonyl halide with a reactive solvent selected from (meth)acrylonitrile or alkyl (meth)acrylate in the presence of a Cu(I) catalyst in a first reaction mixture to form an intermediate product, wherein the Cu(I) catalyst is uncomplexed. Unreacted reactive solvent is separated from the first reaction mixture to form a second mixture. A low polarity solvent is added to the second mixture to precipitate the Cu(I) catalyst and dissolve the intermediate product to form a third reaction mixture. A base is added to the third reaction mixture, wherein the intermediate product undergoes a base-catalysed elimination of the halogen atom from the intermediate product to form an arylvinylsulphone compound preferably under cooling. The arylvinylsulphone compound, is separated from the third reaction mixture.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07C 315/00 - Preparation of sulfones; Preparation of sulfoxides
  • C07C 317/44 - Sulfones; Sulfoxides having sulfone or sulfoxide groups and carboxyl groups bound to the same carbon skeleton

24.

METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR SELECTING A FLOCCULATING AGENT FOR USE IN A DEWATERING PROCESS FOR SLUDGE

      
Application Number FI2024050146
Publication Number 2024/200913
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-26
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Tikkala, Vesa-Matti
  • Recktenwald, Michael

Abstract

A method for selecting a flocculating agent for use in a dewatering process for sludge in a waste water treatment plant of interest is disclosed. The method may comprise obtaining first values of a plurality of parameters measured from a sludge sample obtained from the waste water treatment plant of interest, com- paring the first values of the plurality of parameters from the sludge sample to second values of the plurality of parameters from a plurality of sludge samples obtained from other waste water treatment plants, each of the other waste water treatment plants using a flocculating agent in a dewatering process for sludge, and thereby identifying the most similar sludge sample(s) from the plurality of sludge samples, and selecting a flocculating agent to be used in the dewatering process for sludge in the waste water treatment plant of interest based on at least information available from the flocculating agent(s) used in the dewatering process(es) for sludge in the waste water treatment plant(s) with the most similar sludge sample(s).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 11/147 - Treatment of sludge; Devices therefor by de-watering, drying or thickening with addition of chemical agents using organic substances

25.

WATER-BASED POLYMERIC DISPERSION

      
Application Number FI2024050153
Publication Number 2024/200915
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-28
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Lepo, Anneli
  • Li, Sai
  • Rautiainen, Jukka

Abstract

There is provided a method for producing a water-based polymeric dispersion and a water-based polymeric dispersion. There is also provided a method for coating a substrate with a composition comprising the polymeric dispersion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 65/40 - Applications of laminates for particular packaging purposes
  • C08F 2/44 - Polymerisation in the presence of compounding ingredients, e.g. plasticisers, dyestuffs, fillers
  • C08F 220/18 - Esters of monohydric alcohols or phenols of phenols or of alcohols containing two or more carbon atoms with acrylic or methacrylic acids
  • C09D 7/63 - Additives non-macromolecular organic
  • C09D 133/08 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylic acid esters

26.

BIOWAX POLYHYDROXYALKANOATE DISPERSIONS AS BIO-BASED BARRIER COATINGS

      
Application Number US2024021927
Publication Number 2024/206601
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-28
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner
  • KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
  • KEMIRA WATER SOLUTIONS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Luo, Yuping
  • Zou, Yong
  • Clark, Michael
  • Rosati, Louis

Abstract

The present invention relates to compositions and methods for forming substantially bio-based barrier coatings suitable for application on paper and board substrates, and paper and board substrates on which are applied one or more layers of such substantially bio-based barrier coatings. The inventive bio-based barrier coatings comprise a biowax emulsion comprising one or more biowaxes, such as castor oil wax, formed by hydrogenation of a bio-based oil, such as castor oil. The barrier coating composition is formed by dispersing a biowax emulsion into a polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) dispersion, and may be applied as a coating e.g., on paper or board, e.g., those comprised of recycled fibers, using conventional industrial methods at ambient temperatures.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 17/60 - Waxes
  • D21H 19/18 - Coatings without pigments applied in a form other than the aqueous solution defined in group comprising waxes
  • D21H 21/06 - Paper forming aids
  • D21H 21/14 - Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its function, form or properties; Paper impregnating or coating material, characterised by its function, form or properties characterised by function or properties in or on the paper
  • D21H 17/20 - Macromolecular organic compounds
  • D21H 17/21 - Macromolecular organic compounds of natural origin; Derivatives thereof
  • D21H 17/53 - Polyethers; Polyesters

27.

METHODS FOR MEASURING DUST AND LINT

      
Application Number 18003013
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-30
First Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Campbell, Clayton
  • Pawlowska, Lucyna
  • De Assis, Tiago
  • Nurse, Christopher
  • Raunio, Jukka-Pekka

Abstract

The present disclosure generally relates to a method of measuring dust and lint particles such as dust and lint particles that may originate from and/or during the manufacture of paper, cloth or textiles, for example, tissue and other printed fine paper and board grades, and/or the dust and lint particles that may originate from and/or during the use of paper, cloth or textiles, for example, tissue and other printed fine paper and board grades.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 3/56 - Investigating resistance to wear or abrasion

28.

BIOWAX EMULSIONS AS BIO-BASED BARRIER COATING DISPERSIONS

      
Application Number US2024021934
Publication Number 2024/206605
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-28
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner
  • KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
  • KEMIRA WATER SOLUTIONS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Luo, Yuping
  • Zou, Yong

Abstract

The present invention relates to compositions and methods for forming substantially bio-based barrier coatings on paper and board substrates. The inventive bio-based barrier coatings comprise a biowax emulsion comprising one or more biowaxes, such as castor oil wax, formed by hydrogenation of a bio-based oil, such as castor oil. The barrier coating composition is formed by dispersing a biowax emulsion into a polyacrylate carrier dispersion, and may be applied as a coating e.g., on paper or board, e.g., those comprised of recycled fibers, using conventional industrial methods at ambient temperatures.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 17/60 - Waxes
  • D21H 19/18 - Coatings without pigments applied in a form other than the aqueous solution defined in group comprising waxes
  • D21H 21/06 - Paper forming aids
  • D21H 21/14 - Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its function, form or properties; Paper impregnating or coating material, characterised by its function, form or properties characterised by function or properties in or on the paper
  • D21H 17/20 - Macromolecular organic compounds
  • D21H 17/21 - Macromolecular organic compounds of natural origin; Derivatives thereof

29.

DUAL EMULSIFICATION OF ALKENYL SUCCINIC ANHYDRIDE TO IMPROVE SIZING PERFORMANCE AND STABILITY

      
Application Number US2024021947
Publication Number 2024/206616
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-28
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner
  • KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
  • KEMIRA WATER SOLUTIONS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Riser, Jennifer
  • Lewis, Christopher

Abstract

The present invention relates to compositions and methods for preparation of stable alkenyl succinic anhydride (ASA) sizing emulsions which potentially may be used in the manufacturing of paper and board. In particular, the disclosure provides methods for dual emulsification of ASA using a cationic polymer as the primary emulsification agent and cationic starch as the secondary emulsification agent which provides for considerable reduction in overall starch utilization compared to conventional natural polymer ASA emulsification applications. The present invention also relates to processes for producing high ash paper and board using these ASA sizing emulsions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08B 3/12 - Preparation of cellulose esters of organic acids of polybasic organic acids
  • D21H 21/16 - Sizing or water-repelling agents
  • D21H 21/14 - Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its function, form or properties; Paper impregnating or coating material, characterised by its function, form or properties characterised by function or properties in or on the paper

30.

SOFTENER CONCENTRATE, SOFTENER EMULSION, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SOFTENER EMULSION AND ITS USE

      
Application Number 18269826
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-27
First Publication Date 2024-09-26
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Dang, Zheng
  • Chen, Junhua
  • Campbell, Clayton
  • Zou, Yong
  • Luo, Yuping

Abstract

The present invention provides a softener concentrate and a softener emulsion comprising imidazoline-based surfactant, lanolin-based softener, phospholipids and surfactant blend. The present invention further provides a process for producing a softener emulsion and controlling the viscosity of a softener emulsion. The present invention also provides a method for producing paper, tissue or paperboard, in which method a softener according to the present invention is used.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 17/00 - Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its constitution; Paper-impregnating material characterised by its constitution
  • D21H 17/02 - Material of vegetable origin
  • D21H 17/07 - Nitrogen-containing compounds
  • D21H 17/60 - Waxes
  • D21H 23/08 - Controlling the addition by measuring pulp properties, e.g. zeta potential or pH

31.

METHOD FOR MAKING A MULTI-LAYERED BOARD

      
Application Number FI2024050131
Publication Number 2024/194530
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-20
Publication Date 2024-09-26
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Hietaniemi, Matti
  • Karppi, Asko
  • Korhonen, Markus

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for making a multi-layered board in a board machine. The multi-layered board comprises at least two layers. A first fibre suspension comprising cellulosic fibres is obtained for a first layer and a second fibre suspension comprising cellulosic fibres is obtained for a second layer, wherein the first and second fibre suspensions are different from each other and at least one of them comprises recycled cellulosic fibres. A multi-layered board web is formed by combining the first layer and the second layer with each other before wet- pressing of the web in a press section. Glyoxylated polyacrylamide having a number average molecular weight of at least 15 000 g/mol is added into the first fibre suspension and/or the second fibre suspension before forming the first layer and the second layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21F 11/04 - Processes for making continuous lengths of paper, or of cardboard, or of wet web for fibreboard production, on paper-making machines of the Fourdrinier type paper or board consisting of two or more layers
  • D21H 17/37 - Polymers of unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. polyacrylates

32.

A TREATMENT SYSTEM, ITS USE AND METHOD FOR TREATING EFFLUENT AND/OR SLUDGE

      
Application Number 18571998
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-20
First Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Vuorenpalo, Veli-Matti
  • Ahlgren, Jonni
  • Hiltunen, Jaakko
  • Perander, Anna-Maija

Abstract

The invention relates to a treatment system and method for treating effluent and/or sludge from a manufacturing process of cellulosic pulp or a fibrous cellulosic web, such as paper or board. The effluent and/or sludge is in form of a suspension comprising solid material and/or particles suspended in an aqueous liquid phase. The treatment system comprises a water-soluble cationized polysaccharide component comprising cationized cellulose having a charge density of at least 1.5 meq/g dry, measured at pH 4, and a synthetic cationic copolymer of (meth)acrylamide and at least one cationic monomer, the copolymer having a charge density of at most 5 meq/g.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 11/147 - Treatment of sludge; Devices therefor by de-watering, drying or thickening with addition of chemical agents using organic substances
  • C02F 103/28 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from the processing of plants or parts thereof from the paper or cellulose industry

33.

MOISTURE AND OIL BARRIER

      
Application Number 18563704
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-25
First Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner Kemira Oyj (Finland)
Inventor Karisalmi, Kaisa

Abstract

Provided is the use of a film of a cellulose ester as a barrier against moisture and oil. The cellulose ester has free hydroxyl groups and ester substituents. The ester substituents are each individually selected from C1 to C6 alkyl ester groups. The free hydroxyl groups are present in an amount in the range 15% to 40 mol %. The film is useful as a barrier layer for food packaging. Also provided is a composition comprising the cellulose ester and a further film-forming material, a packaging material comprising a film of the composition, and a method for manufacturing the packaging material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 19/34 - Coatings without pigments applied in a form other than the aqueous solution defined in group comprising cellulose or derivatives thereof
  • D21H 21/16 - Sizing or water-repelling agents
  • D21H 27/10 - Packing paper

34.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING LONG CHAIN CELLULOSE ESTER, LONG CHAIN CELLULOSE ESTER AND ITS USE

      
Application Number FI2024050071
Publication Number 2024/180280
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-27
Publication Date 2024-09-06
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Takamaa, Riina
  • Kukkonen, Viktor

Abstract

A method for producing long chain cellulose esters by a mechanochemical synthesis. The method comprises esterification of cellulose by mixing and subjecting to mechanical forces at least cellulose, a fatty acid and/or a fatty acid derivative comprising a chain length of at least C6, an alkali salt, and a neutral or alkaline drying agent, wherein the long chain cellulose esters are obtained, which cellulose esters comprise a fatty acid having chain length of at least C6. In a method, esterification of cellulose is performed without using any organic solvents.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08B 3/10 - Preparation of cellulose esters of organic acids of monobasic organic acids with three or more carbon atoms with five or more carbon atoms
  • C08L 1/10 - Esters of organic acids

35.

COMPOSITION FOR PROVIDING BARRIER PROPERTIES, ITS USE AND A SHEET-LIKE PRODUCT

      
Application Number 18570410
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-16
First Publication Date 2024-08-29
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Laine, Jaana
  • Karisalmi, Kaisa

Abstract

The invention relates to a composition for providing barrier properties for a cellulosic fibre web, such as paper, board or the like. The coating composition comprises microfibril lated non-wood biomass, having a particle size D90<250 μm and particle size D50<100 μm, which microfibrillated non-wood biomass comprises at least 5 weight-% of a hemicellulose fraction and/or pectin, calculated from the dry weight of the microfibrillated non-wood biomass; an auxiliary agent comprising at least one cellulose derivative, and/or a synthetic binding agent, such as polyvinyl alcohol or polystyrene acrylate copolymer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 19/42 - Coatings with pigments characterised by the pigments at least partly organic
  • C09D 7/40 - Additives
  • C09D 7/65 - Additives macromolecular
  • C09D 125/14 - Copolymers of styrene with unsaturated esters
  • C09D 133/04 - Homopolymers or copolymers of esters
  • C09D 197/02 - Lignocellulosic material, e.g. wood, straw or bagasse
  • D21H 19/52 - Cellulose; Derivatives thereof
  • D21H 19/58 - Polymers or oligomers of diolefins, aromatic vinyl monomers or unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof
  • D21H 21/16 - Sizing or water-repelling agents
  • D21H 27/10 - Packing paper

36.

A Method For Producing Cationic Saccharides

      
Application Number 18565781
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-18
First Publication Date 2024-08-08
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor Metsälä, Erkki Johannes

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for producing cationic saccharides by reacting saccharide with a compound having a conjugated electron withdrawing group via oxa-Michael addition reaction for producing a derivatized saccharide followed by cationizing the derivatized saccharide. The present invention further relates to use of the cationic saccharides as flocculants and as strength agents.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07H 15/04 - Acyclic radicals, not substituted by cyclic structures attached to an oxygen atom of a saccharide radical

37.

SURFACTANT COMPOSITIONS DERIVED FROM WASTE STREAMS, AND METHODS

      
Application Number US2024012184
Publication Number 2024/155904
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-19
Publication Date 2024-07-25
Owner
  • KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
  • KEMIRA WATER SOLUTIONS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Metsälä, Erkki Johannes
  • Kukkonen, Viktor
  • Nikkarinen, Jussi

Abstract

Compositions, such as surfactant compositions, and methods of forming compositions, such as surfactant compositions, which may include a gemini surfactant. The methods may use a starting material from a waste stream from another process.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07C 215/08 - Compounds containing amino and hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being saturated and acyclic with only one hydroxy group and one amino group bound to the carbon skeleton
  • C07C 217/08 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having etherified hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having only one etherified hydroxy group and one amino group bound to the carbon skeleton, which is not further substituted the oxygen atom of the etherified hydroxy group being further bound to an acyclic carbon atom
  • C07C 219/06 - Compounds containing amino and esterified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having esterified hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having the hydroxy groups esterified by carboxylic acids having the esterifying carboxyl groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms of an acyclic saturated carbon skeleton
  • C07C 219/20 - Compounds containing amino and esterified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having esterified hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being unsaturated
  • C11D 1/18 - Sulfonic acids or sulfuric acid esters; Salts thereof derived from amino alcohols

38.

TREATMENT OF TAILINGS USING SYNERGISTIC COMBINATION OF FLOCCULANT, COAGULANT, AND 'PROCESS ADDITIVE'

      
Application Number US2023086056
Publication Number 2024/145372
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-27
Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner
  • KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
  • KEMIRA CHEMICALS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Yin, Xihui
  • Pelaez, Miguel

Abstract

The invention generally relates to novel methods of treating tailing, e.g., tailings obtained from oils sands or mining operations, by the addition of at least one flocculant, process additive, and coagulant and tailing compositions obtained using these methods.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 11/14 - Treatment of sludge; Devices therefor by de-watering, drying or thickening with addition of chemical agents
  • C02F 1/52 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by flocculation or precipitation of suspended impurities
  • C02F 9/00 - Multistage treatment of water, waste water or sewage
  • C10G 1/04 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by extraction
  • C02F 103/10 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from quarries or from mining activities
  • C02F 1/24 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by flotation
  • B01D 21/01 - Separation of suspended solid particles from liquids by sedimentation using flocculating agents

39.

A Method and system for water treatment

      
Application Number 18565101
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-19
First Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner Kemira Oyj (Finland)
Inventor
  • Ostrow, Niko
  • Greus, Sampsa

Abstract

A method in which a sample analysis vessel is provided with a water sample from a sampling point upstream of a solid-liquid separation unit. Said providing a sample analysis vessel with a water sample comprises sucking the sample into the sample analysis vessel via a sample line by a suction pump positioned after the sample analysis vessel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 1/20 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the liquid or fluent state for flowing or falling materials

40.

A method for producing cationic saccharides

      
Application Number 18569616
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-13
First Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner Kemira Oyj (Finland)
Inventor
  • Hiltunen, Jaakko
  • Ahlgren, Jonni
  • Boeriu, Carmen
  • Stoutjesdijk, Jan
  • Slaghek, Ted
  • Timmermans, Johan
  • Frissen, Guus

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for producing cationic saccharide comprising providing a mixture comprising betaine aldehyde and a saccharide; allowing the betaine aldehyde to react with the saccharide; and obtaining cationic saccharide. The present invention additionally relates to use of the cationic saccharide in water treatment and in paper treatment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/52 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by flocculation or precipitation of suspended impurities
  • C08B 31/12 - Ethers having alkyl or cycloalkyl radicals substituted by hetero atoms
  • C08B 37/16 - Cyclodextrin; Derivatives thereof
  • D21H 17/24 - Polysaccharides
  • D21H 17/29 - Starch cationic
  • D21H 21/10 - Retention agents or drainage improvers

41.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING CATIONIZED STARCH

      
Application Number FI2023050728
Publication Number 2024/141709
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-22
Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Ahlgren, Jonni
  • Nikkarinen, Jussi
  • Touronen, Jouni
  • Willberg-Keyriläinen, Pia
  • Kivinen, Pauliina
  • Kokkonen, Juha

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing cationized starch having a degree of substitution of at least 0.2. The method comprises providing a process mixture comprising starch dispersed in a liquid process medium comprising water and an organic liquid, and allowing the starch to interact with a cationizing agent in a cationization step. After this the process mixture comprises cationized starch dispersed in the liquid process medium comprising reaction by-products formed. The cationized starch is separated from the liquid process medium in a separation step. The liquid process medium is divided in a distillation step into an organic liquid phase and a water phase, wherein the water phase comprises the reaction by-products. The organic liquid phase is recirculated back to any process step where the organic liquid is present.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08B 31/12 - Ethers having alkyl or cycloalkyl radicals substituted by hetero atoms

42.

WATER SOLUBLE AMPHOTERIC EMULSION TERPOLYMERS, METHODS OF MAKING, AND METHODS OF USE AS RETENTION AND DEWATERING AIDS

      
Application Number US2023086225
Publication Number 2024/145469
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-28
Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner
  • KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
  • KEMIRA CHEMICALS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hietaniemi, Matti
  • Luo, Yuping
  • Riser, Jennifer
  • Robinson, Ronald
  • Jackson, Logan
  • Chen, Junhua

Abstract

The present invention provides novel amphoteric emulsion polymers, aqueous compositions containing these amphoteric emulsion polymers, methods for making, and applications thereof for improving retention and vacuum and press dewatering in the manufacturing of paper or board. In particular, the present invention relates to the use amphoteric emulsion polymers, with and without silica, in papermaking processes and other processes which may involve the use of hard water during polymer makedown and/or the treatment of compositions comprising recycled and unbleached high-yield fibers and/or the treatment of compositions comprising colloidal materials and hydrophobic agglomerates and particles. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to the use of these novel amphoteric emulsion polymers as drainage aids, broke fixatives, retention/drainage cationic boosters for colloidal silica retention and drainage programs, and flocculants in water quantity and quality management (WQQM) applications.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 17/56 - Polyamines; Polyimines; Polyester-imides
  • C08F 220/06 - Acrylic acid; Methacrylic acid; Metal salts or ammonium salts thereof
  • D21H 21/10 - Retention agents or drainage improvers
  • D21H 21/20 - Wet strength agents
  • D21H 23/16 - Addition before or during pulp beating or refining
  • D21H 11/16 - Pulp or paper, comprising cellulose or lignocellulose fibres of natural origin only modified by a particular after-treatment
  • D21H 17/37 - Polymers of unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. polyacrylates

43.

STRENGTH COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR DISSOLVING THE STRENGTH COMPOSITION

      
Application Number FI2023050716
Publication Number 2024/134028
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-20
Publication Date 2024-06-27
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Konn, Jonas
  • Korhonen, Markus
  • Karppi, Asko
  • Heiska, Perttu
  • Kempas, Tomi

Abstract

The present invention relates to a strength composition for manufacture of paper, board or the like. The composition is in form of a dry particulate mixture and has a dry solids content of at least 80 weight-%. The composition comprises cationic starch, having a degree of substitution, DS, >0.12, preferably >0.14, and an anionic polymeric component, wherein the composition has a net anionic charge density in a range from -0.30 to -2.0 meq/g, when dissolved in water, at pH 7. The invention also relates a method for dissolving the strength composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 17/24 - Polysaccharides
  • D21H 17/25 - Cellulose
  • D21H 17/26 - Ethers thereof
  • D21H 17/29 - Starch cationic
  • D21H 17/37 - Polymers of unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. polyacrylates
  • D21H 17/00 - Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its constitution; Paper-impregnating material characterised by its constitution
  • D21H 21/18 - Reinforcing agents

44.

AQUEOUS DISPERSION OF ALKYL KETENE DIMER AND ITS USE

      
Application Number FI2023050718
Publication Number 2024/134030
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-20
Publication Date 2024-06-27
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Korte, Eija
  • Sneitz, Nina
  • Lackinger-Csarmann, Elisabeth
  • Riser, Jennifer
  • Hiltunen, Jaakko
  • Koivuluoma, Riina

Abstract

The invention relates to an aqueous dispersion of alkyl ketene dimer. The aqueous dispersion comprises alkyl ketene dimer particles dispersed in an aqueous continuous phase and a stabilizing agent which is a cationic α-(1,3→glucan) polymer. The aqueous dispersion comprises more alkyl ketene dimer than cationic α-(1,3→glucan) polymer, given as weight-%.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 17/17 - Ketenes, e.g. ketene dimers
  • D21H 17/24 - Polysaccharides
  • D21H 17/00 - Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its constitution; Paper-impregnating material characterised by its constitution
  • D21H 21/16 - Sizing or water-repelling agents

45.

AQUEOUS DISPERSION OF ALKYL KETENE DIMER AND ITS USE

      
Application Number FI2023050717
Publication Number 2024/134029
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-20
Publication Date 2024-06-27
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Korte, Eija
  • Sneitz, Nina
  • Lackinger-Csarmann, Elisabeth
  • Riser, Jennifer
  • Hiltunen, Jaakko

Abstract

The present invention relates to an aqueous dispersion of alkyl ketene dimer. The aqueous dispersion comprises alkyl ketene dimer particles dispersed in an aqueous continuous phase, and an anionic lignin-carbohydrate complex where lignin and carbohydrate are covalently bound with each other as a stabilizing agent.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 17/14 - Carboxylic acids; Derivatives thereof
  • D21H 17/23 - Lignins
  • D21H 17/00 - Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its constitution; Paper-impregnating material characterised by its constitution
  • D21H 21/16 - Sizing or water-repelling agents

46.

A SURFACE SIZE COMPOSITION

      
Application Number FI2023050674
Publication Number 2024/126892
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-11
Publication Date 2024-06-20
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Karppi, Asko
  • Hietaniemi, Matti
  • Korhonen, Markus
  • Virtanen, Mikko
  • Hemmes, Jan‐luiken

Abstract

There is provided a surface size composition comprising interpenetrating polymer network of anionic polyacrylamide and starch, and zirconium carbonate. The surface size composition may further comprise an additional polymer such as starch and a hydrophobation agent. Additionally, there is provide use of the surface size composition for surface sizing paper or board.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 17/28 - Starch
  • D21H 17/37 - Polymers of unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. polyacrylates
  • D21H 17/42 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds containing ionic groups anionic
  • D21H 21/16 - Sizing or water-repelling agents

47.

IMPROVED RETENTION OF ENGINEERED CELLULOSIC ADDITIVES USING SYNERGISTIC CATIONIC POLYMER COMBINATION

      
Application Number US2023083948
Publication Number 2024/129932
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-14
Publication Date 2024-06-20
Owner
  • KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
  • KEMIRA CHEMICALS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Riser, Jennifer
  • Vanderkolk, John
  • Chen, Junhua
  • Luo, Yuping

Abstract

The invention generally relates to a novel combination comprising 2 different cationic polymers and engineered cellulose additive (ECA) and the use thereof for promoting the retention of engineered cellulose additives (ECAs) to anionic fibers and colloids and in the fiber web during papermaking, optionally wherein the papermaking process predominantly or entirely uses Kraft or virgin fibers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21C 3/22 - Other features of pulping processes
  • D21H 17/42 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds containing ionic groups anionic
  • D21C 5/00 - Other processes for obtaining cellulose, e.g. cooking cotton linters
  • D21C 9/00 - After-treatment of cellulose pulp, e.g. of wood pulp, or cotton linters

48.

POLYMER DISPERSION, ITS USE AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE

      
Application Number 18286336
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-13
First Publication Date 2024-06-13
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Jokinen, Taru
  • Lepo, Anneli
  • Liu, Yingying
  • Nikkarinen, Jussi
  • Stankevich, Anna

Abstract

The present invention relates to a polymer dispersion, which comprises polymer particles dispersed in an aqueous continuous phase. The polymer particles are obtainable by a radical polymerisation of one or more vinyl monomers comprising alkyl (meth)acrylates. A rosin component is dissolved into at least one of the vinyl monomers before the radical polymerisation of the vinyl monomers, and the radical polymerisation is conducted in the presence of the rosin component. The invention relates also to the use of the polymer dispersion for surface sizing of a cellulosic fibre web and to a method for producing a polymer dispersion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 220/18 - Esters of monohydric alcohols or phenols of phenols or of alcohols containing two or more carbon atoms with acrylic or methacrylic acids
  • C08F 2/20 - Suspension polymerisation with the aid of macromolecular dispersing agents
  • C08F 289/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to macromolecular compounds not provided for in groups
  • C08L 3/02 - Starch; Degradation products thereof, e.g. dextrin
  • C08L 93/04 - Rosin
  • D21H 17/28 - Starch
  • D21H 17/62 - Rosin; Derivatives thereof
  • D21H 19/20 - Coatings without pigments applied in a form other than the aqueous solution defined in group comprising macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • D21H 21/16 - Sizing or water-repelling agents

49.

FennoJet

      
Application Number 1793940
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-04-09
Registration Date 2024-04-09
Owner Kemira Oyj (Finland)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Machines for mixing, dosing, ejecting and injecting process chemicals used in the liquid flows of papermaking and process industry. Dosing dispensers, systems and instruments for supplying measured dosages of chemical fluids.

50.

A METHOD FOR ESTIMATING DISTURBANCES AND GIVING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING PROCESS PERFORMANCE

      
Application Number 18286144
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-14
First Publication Date 2024-06-13
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Joensuu, Iiris
  • Plironen, Marjatta
  • Haverinen-Nielsen, Torsten
  • Tikkala, Vesa-Matti

Abstract

The invention provides a method for estimating disturbances and giving recommendations for process performance of a water intensive industrial process. The method takes into account a huge number of process variables.

IPC Classes  ?

51.

REAL TIME MONITORING OF POLYMER MIXTURES USING REFRACTOMETRY

      
Application Number US2023081995
Publication Number 2024/119022
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-01
Publication Date 2024-06-06
Owner
  • KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
  • KEMIRA CHEMICALS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hesampour, Mehrdad
  • Greus, Sampsa

Abstract

The present invention provides methods for forming a polymer mixture comprising an aqueous component and a polymer component which method comprises the monitoring of polymer content by refractometry during the method. The present invention also provides methods for adjusting parameters of mixing based on detected refractive indices. The present invention also provides methods for monitoring and modulating aqueous component inlet feed quality based on detected refractive indices.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/41 - Refractivity; Phase-affecting properties, e.g. optical path length
  • G01B 9/02 - Interferometers
  • C09K 19/02 - Liquid crystal materials characterised by optical, electrical or physical properties of the components, in general
  • G01B 11/04 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving

52.

DEFOAMER COMPOSITION, METHOD FOR MAKING A DEFOAMER COMPOSITION, AND METHOD FOR DEFOAMING AN INDUSTRIAL PROCESS STREAM

      
Application Number US2023030963
Publication Number 2024/118121
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-23
Publication Date 2024-06-06
Owner
  • KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
  • KEMIRA CHEMICALS, INC. (USA)
Inventor Zou, Yong

Abstract

A defoamer composition, method for making the defoamer emulsion, and a method for defoaming an industrial process steam. The defoamer composition comprises a microcrystalline wax and a long chain fatty alcohol in an aqueous emulsion. The defoaming compositions may be used effectively and efficiently in relatively high temperature industrial process streams.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 19/04 - Foam dispersion or prevention by addition of chemical substances
  • D21H 21/12 - Defoamers

53.

KEMIRA SUPERFLOC

      
Application Number 019036519
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-06-04
Registration Date 2024-10-09
Owner Kemira Oyj (Finland)
NICE Classes  ? 01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use

Goods & Services

Chemicals, chemical substances, chemical materials and chemical preparations for use in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; Unprocessed artificial resins; Biological preparations for use in industry and science; Chemicals, chemical substances, chemical materials, chemical preparations and biological preparations for use in oil and gas industries, pulp and paper industries and biogas industry; Cationic polymers; anionic and nonionic polymers; Chemical polymers; Flocculants, flocculating agents; Coagulants; Flocculating chemicals for treating waste and industrial process water; chemicals and biological preparations for use in treating, clarifying and purifying water and wastewater and for sludge treatment and dewatering..

54.

DEFOAMER COMPOSITION, METHOD FOR MAKING A DEFOAMER COMPOSITION, AND METHOD FOR DEFOAMING AN INDUSTRIAL PROCESS STREAM

      
Application Number 18059975
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-29
First Publication Date 2024-05-30
Owner Kemira Oyj (Finland)
Inventor Zou, Yong

Abstract

A defoamer composition, method for making the defoamer emulsion, and a method for defoaming an industrial process steam. The defoamer composition comprises a microcrystalline wax and a long chain fatty alcohol in an aqueous emulsion. The defoaming compositions may be used effectively and efficiently in relatively high temperature industrial process streams.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 19/04 - Foam dispersion or prevention by addition of chemical substances

55.

USE OF A COMPOSITION COMPRISING A CATIONIC BIOPOLYMER

      
Application Number FI2023050630
Publication Number 2024/105306
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-15
Publication Date 2024-05-23
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Hietaniemi, Matti
  • Korhonen, Markus
  • Karppi, Asko
  • Konn, Jonas
  • Behabtu, Natnael
  • Adelman, Douglas
  • Knispel, Simone

Abstract

The invention relates to a use of a composition comprising a cationic biopolymer as a drainage agent and/or as a dewatering agent in a manufacture of pulp or of a fibrous web comprising cellulosic fibres. The cationic biopolymer is selected from cationic crosslinked α-(1,3-glucan) polymers, cationic ester- or ether-derivatives of graft copolymers of dextran and α-1,3-glucan or any of their mixtures. The invention relates also to a method for increasing dewatering and/or drainage in a manufacture of pulp or of a fibrous web.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 21/10 - Retention agents or drainage improvers
  • D21H 17/29 - Starch cationic
  • C08L 5/02 - Dextran; Derivatives thereof
  • C08G 65/26 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming an ether link in the main chain of the macromolecule from cyclic ethers by opening of the heterocyclic ring from cyclic ethers and other compounds

56.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN AQUEOUS DISPERSION

      
Application Number EP2023078703
Publication Number 2024/094419
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-16
Publication Date 2024-05-10
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Takamaa, Riina
  • Lepo, Anneli

Abstract

A method of manufacturing an aqueous dispersion of a polymer comprises preparing an aqueous medium, the aqueous medium being an aqueous emulsion or suspension of a water-insoluble plasticiser, the aqueous medium including a dispersant; preparing a polymer melt; and combining the aqueous medium and the polymer melt to form the aqueous dispersion. By providing an aqueous medium comprising the combination of a water-insoluble plasticiser and a dispersant, it is made possible to prepare an aqueous dispersion of a polymer without the use of organic solvents and without pressurizing the aqueous medium or polymer melt. Also provided are a method of manufacturing a coated substrate using the aqueous dispersion; an aqueous dispersion of a polymer; and a use of an aqueous medium.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08L 1/14 - Mixed esters, e.g. cellulose acetate-butyrate
  • C08K 5/00 - Use of organic ingredients
  • C08K 5/09 - Carboxylic acids; Metal salts thereof; Anhydrides thereof
  • C08K 5/103 - Esters; Ether-esters of monocarboxylic acids with polyalcohols
  • C09D 101/14 - Mixed esters, e.g. cellulose acetate-butyrate

57.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING WASTEWATER

      
Application Number 17632897
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-08-06
First Publication Date 2024-05-02
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Azarnoush, Fazlollah
  • Barstrom, Roger

Abstract

The present embodiments generally relate to compositions and methods for the treatment of fluids in need of treatment, such as, for example, industrial wastewaters. The compositions and methods for treating the fluids in need of treatment generally comprises the use of one or more stable ferrous products in amounts effective to treat said fluids.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/52 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by flocculation or precipitation of suspended impurities
  • C02F 1/50 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition or application of a germicide or by oligodynamic treatment
  • C02F 1/72 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by oxidation

58.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MODIFIED CATIONIZED POLYSACCHARIDE, MODIFIED CATIONIZED POLYSACCHARIDE AND ITS USE

      
Application Number 18281067
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-18
First Publication Date 2024-05-02
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Hiltunen, Jaakko
  • Ahlgren, Jonni
  • Lehto, Sanna
  • Ahonen, Eija

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a modified cationized polysaccharide. The method comprises preparing a reaction slurry by mixing of a starting material comprising a polysaccharide, preferably cellulose, and an alkaline liquid medium comprising an organic liquid, allowing the polysaccharide to interact with the alkaline liquid medium in the reaction slurry at a pre-treatment temperature under a pre-determined reaction time, and adjusting the temperature of the reaction slurry to modification temperature, which is less than the boiling point of the alkaline liquid medium. A cationizing agent and an alkylation agent, which comprises an epoxy group, are added to the reaction slurry at the modification temperature, and the polysaccharide is allowed to react with the alkylation agent and the cationizing agent, preferably under inert atmosphere, and obtaining a modified cationized polysaccharide product in solution form. The invention relates also to the modified cationized polysaccharide and its use as flocculation agent.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08B 15/06 - Derivatives containing elements other than carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, halogen, or sulfur containing nitrogen

59.

METHOD FOR PURIFYING SIZING AGENT

      
Application Number CN2023123980
Publication Number 2024/078523
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-11
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
  • KEMIRA (ASIA) CO., LTD. (China)
Inventor
  • Song, Benxi
  • Zhou, Zheyu

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of paper. In particular, the present invention relates to a method for purifying a sizing agent. The method can produce a sizing agent having a reduced content of harmful components, and the sizing agent can be used for paper, especially food contact/packaging paper. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of anhydride of formula (VI) for reducing the amide content in an alkyl ketene dimer preparation method. Y-C(O)-O-C(O)-Z (VI).

IPC Classes  ?

60.

AQUEOUS COMPOSITION, ITS USE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AT LEAST ONE BARRIER PROPERTY

      
Application Number FI2023050584
Publication Number 2024/079393
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-12
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Kvist, Markus
  • Puttonen, Sami
  • Robertsen, Leif
  • Turkki, Tarja
  • Konn, Jonas
  • Laine, Jaana

Abstract

The invention relates to an aqueous composition for providing at least one barrier property, such as grease, oil and/or water barrier property, for a product comprising cellulosic fibres, and to the use of the composition. The composition comprises α- (1,3→glucan) polymer and at least 0.1 weight-% of alkyl ketene dimer, calculated from dry solids weight of the composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 105/00 - Coating compositions based on polysaccharides or on their derivatives, not provided for in groups or
  • D21H 19/12 - Coatings without pigments applied as a solution using water as the only solvent, e.g. in the presence of acid or alkaline compounds
  • D21H 19/46 - Non-macromolecular organic compounds
  • D21H 19/82 - Paper comprising more than one coating superposed
  • D21H 21/16 - Sizing or water-repelling agents
  • D21H 27/10 - Packing paper

61.

FennoJet

      
Application Number 233256700
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-09
Owner Kemira Oyj (Finland)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Machines for mixing, dosing, ejecting and injecting process chemicals used in the liquid flows of papermaking and process industry. (2) Dosing dispensers, systems and instruments for supplying measured dosages of chemical fluids.

62.

FENNOJET

      
Serial Number 79397476
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-04-09
Registration Date 2024-12-24
Owner Kemira Oyj (Finland)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Dosing machines for use in ejecting, injecting, and mixing process chemicals used in liquid flows in the papermaking and process industry Mechanical devices, namely, dispensers to present measured portions of chemical fluids; Dosage dispensers for measuring and dispensing portions of chemical fluids, not for medical use

63.

A CONTROLLER

      
Application Number 17769046
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-10-13
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Haverinen-Nielsen, Torsten
  • Piironen, Marjatta
  • Joensuu, Iiris
  • Tikkala, Vesa-Matti

Abstract

The invention provides a control arrangement where the controller is arranged to drive the actuator utilizing automatically the explanation values. The control arrangement has a controller, which is arranged to drive an actuator. The control arrangement comprises also a setpoint controller, which is arranged to utilize deviations between explanation values of machine learning and normal explanation values of machine learning. The setpoint controller forms a setpoint value for the controller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)

64.

METHOD FOR LIQUID-SOLID SEPARATION

      
Application Number FI2023050532
Publication Number 2024/062160
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-19
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Ahlgren, Jonni
  • Hiltunen, Jaakko

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for flocculating solid particles in a liquid-solid separation process. The method comprises obtaining a suspension of solid particles suspended in a continuous aqueous phase, and obtaining cationized cellulose, which has a charge density of at least 1.5 meq/g dry, measured at pH 4, and a 2% salt viscosity of at least 50 mPas. The cationized cellulose is subjected at a process concentration to a process shear force in a high shear step, wherein the process shear force corresponds or is larger than a default shear force which produces an increase in the 2% salt viscosity of the cationized cellulose by at least a factor of 2. After the high shear step the cationized cellulose is brought into a contact with the suspension of solid particles and flocculating the solid particles; and the flocculated solid particles are separated from the continuous aqueous phase in a dewatering step.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/56 - Macromolecular compounds
  • C02F 11/147 - Treatment of sludge; Devices therefor by de-watering, drying or thickening with addition of chemical agents using organic substances

65.

METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR TREATING TAILINGS

      
Application Number 18376286
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-03
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Fenderson, Thomas
  • Kyllonen, Lasse
  • King, Alistair
  • Sklavounos, Evangelos
  • Fournier, Frances
  • Aujla, Sukhjit

Abstract

The invention relates to method and composition for treating tailings from a separation process, where bitumen is separated from mineral solids. Tailings comprise an aqueous phase with suspended solid particulate material and residual bitumen and have a dry solids content <25 weight-%. The method comprises addition of a flocculating agent comprising polyacrylamide to the tailings, as well as addition of an auxiliary agent comprising ionic liquid to tailings in conjunction with the flocculating agent. Flocs, which comprise solid particulate material, are formed and the formed flocs are separated from the aqueous phase. The composition comprises a copolymer of (meth)acrylamide and an auxiliary agent comprising ionic liquid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C10G 1/04 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by extraction
  • B01D 21/00 - Separation of suspended solid particles from liquids by sedimentation
  • B01D 21/01 - Separation of suspended solid particles from liquids by sedimentation using flocculating agents
  • B01D 21/26 - Separation of sediment aided by centrifugal force
  • C02F 1/56 - Macromolecular compounds
  • C08K 5/19 - Quaternary ammonium compounds
  • C08K 5/31 - Guanidine; Derivatives thereof
  • C08L 33/26 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylamide or methacrylamide

66.

A DIAGNOSTIC ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number 17769053
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-10-13
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Haverinen-Nielsen, Torsten
  • Piironen, Marjatta
  • Joensuu, Iiris
  • Tikkala, Vesa-Matti

Abstract

The invention provides a diagnostic arrangement, which utilizes pre-processed measurement data, ML values and explanation values. By using all these values/data it is possible to analyse phenomenon, events, and behaviour of the process in such a way that a number of aspects can be taken into account.

IPC Classes  ?

67.

A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING A PROCESS

      
Application Number 17769062
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-10-13
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Joensuu, Iiris
  • Piironen, Marjatta
  • Haverinen-Nielsen, Torsten
  • Tikkala, Vesa-Matti

Abstract

The invention provides a way to monitor a process (1). The invention utilizes explanation values. A ML model of the process is created. The ML model utilizes measurements from the process as inputs to the ML model and forms model outputs. The inputs are classified to groups in the. The explanation values are calculated for each input indicating contribution of the input to the model output/s, and a sum of the explanation values for each group are calculated. The calculated sums are monitored, each sum indicating status of the group in question.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric

68.

METHOD FOR LIQUID-SOLID SEPARATION

      
Application Number FI2023050531
Publication Number 2024/062159
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-19
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Ahlgren, Jonni
  • Recktenwald, Michael
  • Touronen, Jouni
  • Nikkarinen, Jussi

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for flocculating solid particles in a liquid-solid separation process. The method comprises obtaining of a suspension of solid particles suspended in a continuous aqueous phase and obtaining a flocculant solution comprising cationized starch having an original charge density <3 meq/g. The flocculant solution is subjected to a high shear treatment, and after the high shear treatment the flocculant solution is brought into a contact with the suspension of solid particles and the solid particles are flocculated. The flocculated solid particles are separated from the continuous aqueous phase in a dewatering step.

IPC Classes  ?

69.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING HYDROPHOBIC CONDITIONS AND FOULING IN WATER INTENSIVE PROCESSES

      
Application Number 18527492
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-04
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Hesampour, Mehrdad
  • Abinet, Roderick
  • Piironen, Marjatta
  • Korte, Eija
  • Joensuu, Iiris

Abstract

In a water treatment system, a pretreatment chemical is added to water stream in a pretreatment process including a coagulation, flocculation and separation to reduce amount of dissolved and/or particulate matter in the water stream. Hydrophobic conditions in the water stream are monitored upstream or downstream from adding the pretreatment chemicals. Dosing of the pretreatment chemical to the water stream is controlled based on the monitored hydrophobic conditions. Thereby a membrane fouling in subsequent membrane filtration stage can be minimized.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 9/00 - Multistage treatment of water, waste water or sewage
  • B01D 65/02 - Membrane cleaning or sterilisation
  • B01D 65/08 - Prevention of membrane fouling or of concentration polarisation
  • C02F 1/24 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by flotation
  • C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption
  • C02F 1/44 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by dialysis, osmosis or reverse osmosis
  • C02F 1/52 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by flocculation or precipitation of suspended impurities

70.

A TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURE OF PAPER, BOARD OR THE LIKE

      
Application Number 18039654
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-01
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Hietaniemi, Matti
  • Karppi, Asko
  • Korhonen, Markus
  • Kvist, Markus

Abstract

The invention relates to a chemical treatment system for manufacture of paper, board or the like and to a method employing it. The system comprises a first component, which is a glyoxylated polyacrylamide having a net cationic charge density and obtained by glyoxylation of a cationic polyacrylamide base polymer having a weight average molecular weight MW in a range of 30 000-500 000 g/mol. The system further comprises a second component, which comprises a mixture of at least a high-amylopectin starch, and an anionic first polymer, which has a weight average molecular weight MW>200 000 g/mol. The second component has a net cationic charge density in a range from 0.05 meq/g to 0.9 meq/g, when measured at pH 2.8, and a net anionic charge density in a range from −2 meq/g to −0.1 meq/g, when measured at pH 7.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 21/18 - Reinforcing agents
  • D21H 11/14 - Secondary fibres
  • D21H 17/00 - Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its constitution; Paper-impregnating material characterised by its constitution
  • D21H 17/26 - Ethers thereof
  • D21H 17/29 - Starch cationic
  • D21H 17/43 - Carboxyl groups or derivatives thereof
  • D21H 17/45 - Nitrogen-containing groups
  • D21H 23/04 - Addition to the pulp; After-treatment of added substances in the pulp
  • D21H 27/00 - Special paper not otherwise provided for, e.g. made by multi-step processes

71.

AQUEOUS ETHYL CELLULOSE DISPERSION

      
Application Number 18266857
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-16
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Hiltunen, Jaakko
  • Turkki, Tarja

Abstract

There is provided an aqueous dispersion comprising 40-90 wt-% ethyl cellulose and 10-50 wt-% at least one plasticizer, and to a film having water barrier property produced from the dispersion. Additionally, there is provided a fiber based substrate comprising at least one film layer produced from the aqueous dispersion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 19/52 - Cellulose; Derivatives thereof
  • B65D 65/42 - Applications of coated or impregnated materials
  • C09D 7/63 - Additives non-macromolecular organic
  • C09D 101/28 - Alkyl ethers
  • D21H 19/12 - Coatings without pigments applied as a solution using water as the only solvent, e.g. in the presence of acid or alkaline compounds
  • D21H 19/38 - Coatings with pigments characterised by the pigments
  • D21H 19/46 - Non-macromolecular organic compounds
  • D21H 19/82 - Paper comprising more than one coating superposed
  • D21H 21/16 - Sizing or water-repelling agents
  • D21H 27/10 - Packing paper

72.

FennoTXL

      
Application Number 1779381
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-11-29
Registration Date 2023-11-29
Owner Kemira Oyj (Finland)
NICE Classes  ? 01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use

Goods & Services

Chemicals, chemical substances, chemical materials and chemical preparations for use in industry and science; chemical preparations, chemical products and chemical auxiliaries for the textile industry, nonwoven industry and for textile recycling; chemicals and chemical preparations for water and wastewater treatment and purification; chemicals and chemical preparations for sludge treatment; wet strength chemical agents; flotation chemical agents; sizing preparations; bleaching preparations for industrial purposes; binding substances for industrial use; unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; adhesives for use in industry; chemical polymers; anionic polymers; polyacrylamides.

73.

WATER TREATMENT

      
Application Number EP2023073723
Publication Number 2024/047067
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-29
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Ekman, Jaakko
  • Hesampour, Mehrdad
  • Krapu, Sari
  • Tikkala, Vesa-Matti
  • Joensuu, Iiris
  • Piironen, Marjatta

Abstract

12122, wherein the difference is the system ΔrH, comparing the system ΔrH to a pre-defined target ΔrH, wherein the pre-defined target ΔrH corresponds to a required biocidal performance in the water treatment system, and adjusting the amount of biocide that is dosed into the water based on a deviation of the system ΔrH from the target ΔrH.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 1/72 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by oxidation
  • C02F 103/10 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from quarries or from mining activities
  • C02F 103/28 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from the processing of plants or parts thereof from the paper or cellulose industry
  • C02F 103/32 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from the food or foodstuff industry, e.g. brewery waste waters
  • C02F 103/36 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from the chemical industry not provided for in groups from the manufacture of organic compounds
  • C02F 1/76 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by oxidation with halogens or compounds of halogens

74.

STABLE CATIONIC POLYACRYLAMIDE DISPERSIONS AND USE THEREOF IN PAPERMAKING

      
Application Number 18251179
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-29
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Laakkonen, Marko
  • Carletti, Claudio
  • Ahlgren, Jonni
  • Viljanen, Valtteri
  • Goletic, Edin

Abstract

The present disclosure generally relates to aqueous cationic polyacrylamide (CPAM) dispersions, methods of preparation and methods of use thereof, particularly in the paper industry. For example, these CPAM dispersions may be used in any of the following: (i) sticky control in paper manufacturing (ii) fixing in paper manufacturing, (ii) sludge dewatering, and/or (iii) oil-water separation. Moreover, the present disclosure generally pertains to CPAM dispersions, wherein such CPAM dispersions are aqueous dispersions which are shelf stable at room temperature, methods of preparation and methods of use thereof in papermaking applications and in products such as paper-based products. The disclosed CPAM dispersions may be used as retention aids in papermaking processes, may increase retention of starch to a formed paper web and/or board web, and may provide increased dry strength to paper-based products.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 17/37 - Polymers of unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. polyacrylates
  • C08K 3/30 - Sulfur-, selenium-, or tellurium-containing compounds
  • D21H 17/09 - Sulfur-containing compounds

75.

METHODS OF SOLVENT EXTRACTION HAVING REDUCED CRUD OR IMPROVED PHASE DISENGAGEMENT TIMES

      
Application Number US2023028055
Publication Number 2024/030253
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-18
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner
  • KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
  • KEMIRA CHEMICALS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Greca, Luiz G
  • Pretorius, Petrus
  • Hesampour, Mehrdad
  • Rojas, Orlando

Abstract

Methods of solvent extraction are provided, including methods that exhibit improved phase disengagement times or reduced crud. The methods may include contacting an aqueous phase with a phase disengagement agent. The phase disengagement agent may improve a phase disengagement time. The methods may include contacting an aqueous phase with a crud reducing agent.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 11/04 - Solvent extraction of solutions which are liquid
  • C22B 3/04 - Extraction of metal compounds from ores or concentrates by wet processes by leaching
  • C22B 7/00 - Working-up raw materials other than ores, e.g. scrap, to produce non-ferrous metals or compounds thereof
  • C22B 15/00 - Obtaining copper

76.

METHOD FOR REDUCING AMOUNT OF BACTERIAL ENDOSPORES IN AN AQUEOUS FIBRE SUSPENSION

      
Application Number 18038908
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-29
First Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Kolari, Marko
  • Ahola, Juhana

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for reducing bacterial endospores in an aqueous fibre suspension comprising recycled cellulosic fibres, wherein the fibre suspension has an original endospore amount, preferably of ≥10 000 CFU/ml. The method comprises adjusting the pH of the fibre suspension to a pH value of ≤6.5, adjusting the oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) of the fibre suspension to an ORP value of ≥200 mV with a first oxidizing agent, and introducing an amount of performic acid as a second oxidizing agent to the fibre suspension for reducing the bacterial endospores to an endospore amount of ≤1000 CFU/ml.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 21/36 - Biocidal agents, e.g. fungicidal, bactericidal or insecticidal agents
  • D21H 11/14 - Secondary fibres
  • D21H 17/65 - Acid compounds
  • D21C 9/00 - After-treatment of cellulose pulp, e.g. of wood pulp, or cotton linters

77.

BIOCIDE CONTROL IN PAPER MAKING

      
Application Number FI2023050434
Publication Number 2024/013431
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-07
Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Ekman, Jaakko
  • Kolari, Marko
  • Jaakkola, Anu

Abstract

A method for controlling paper making includes monitoring (302) a surface level of a fibrous suspension in a storage, and identifying (303) that the surface level has decreased so that at least one emptying criterion is met and thereafter identifying that the surface level has increased so that at least one refilling criterion is met, and responsively to the identifying that the surface level has increased so that the at least one refilling criterion is met, starting to dose a biocide agent into the fibrous suspension entering the storage. A corresponding apparatus and computer program are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21C 5/00 - Other processes for obtaining cellulose, e.g. cooking cotton linters
  • D21D 5/28 - Tanks for storing or agitating pulp
  • D21H 21/04 - Slime-control agents
  • D21H 21/36 - Biocidal agents, e.g. fungicidal, bactericidal or insecticidal agents
  • D21H 23/78 - Controlling or regulating not limited to any particular process or apparatus

78.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING COAGULANT ALUMINIUM SALTS

      
Application Number 18036987
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-25
First Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Honkanen, Tapio
  • Strickland, Forrest
  • Penttinen, Matias
  • Azarnoush, Fazlollah

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing coagulant aluminium salts. Raw material comprising at least one aluminium oxide compound is mixed with a process acid or a base to form a reaction mixture, which is heated to a reaction temperature of at least 100° C. at a reaction pressure. The aluminium oxide compound is allowed to react with the process acid or the base. The aluminium oxide compound is selected from a group consisting of amorphous aluminium oxide, γ-aluminium oxide, η-aluminium oxide, χ-aluminium oxide, or any of their mixtures. The reaction pressure is at least 2 bar(g).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C01F 7/743 - Preparation from silicoaluminious materials, e.g. clays or bauxite
  • C01F 7/56 - Chlorides
  • C01F 7/66 - Nitrates, with or without other cations besides aluminium

79.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A PROCESS IN MAKING PULP, PAPER, OR BOARD

      
Application Number FI2023050364
Publication Number 2023/247830
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-19
Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor Kolari, Marko

Abstract

A method, apparatus, and computer program control a process in making pulp, paper, or board automatically controlling by a rules engine a dosing of a chemical agent in the process into a fibrous suspension. The rules engine receives a plurality of measurements relating to the process and maintains a plurality of rules sets, including an active rules set. Each rules set defines how the dosing depends on the measurements. The rules engine controls the dosing of the chemical agent based on the measurements and the active rules set, logs at least some of the measurements and actualised dosing of the chemical agent, and receives at least one rules set candidate. The dosing of the chemical agent is simulated with the received at least one rules set candidate based on the earlier measurements; and simulation results are output for optimising performance of the chemical agent in the process.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators

80.

METHOD FOR TREATING PAPER OR BOARD MILL SLUDGE FOR REUSE

      
Application Number CN2022098119
Publication Number 2023/236185
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-10
Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner
  • KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
  • KEMIRA (ASIA) CO. LTD. (China)
Inventor
  • Zhou, Peng
  • Krapu, Sari
  • Wu, Suhua

Abstract

Here is provided method relating to treating waste, more specifically sludges removed from paper or board production, such as recycled fibre (RCF) production. The disclosure relates to a method for treating said sludge in order to improve reusability thereof, particularly, as conditioned sludge in said paper or board production processes. Herein is also provided uses in a paper or board mill of said conditioned sludge obtained by said method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 11/147 - Treatment of sludge; Devices therefor by de-watering, drying or thickening with addition of chemical agents using organic substances

81.

METHOD FOR PREPARING ARYLVINYLSULPHONES

      
Application Number 18035535
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-05
First Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor Kukkonen, Viktor

Abstract

The invention relates to a method of preparing arylvinylsulphones. The method comprises forming o a first reaction mixture comprising a catalyst complex of Cu(I)halide and a ligand, wherein the ligand is selected from mono-, bi- or polydentate amine ligands and further comprises an organic sulphonate; a reactive solvent selected from (meth)acrylonitrile or alkyl (meth)acrylate; and an aryl sulfonyl halide reactant. A reaction is allowed to proceed in the first reaction mixture at an elevated temperature, whereby an intermediate product is obtained. The unreacted reactive solvent is separated from the first reaction mixture, and the intermediate product is dissolved to a low polarity solvent to form a second reaction mixture. A base is added to the second reaction mixture, wherein the intermediate product undergoes a base-catalyzed elimination of the halogen atom from the intermediate product to form the compound according to Formula (I), preferably under cooling. Finally, the desired compound is separated from the second reaction mixture.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07C 315/04 - Preparation of sulfones; Preparation of sulfoxides by reactions not involving the formation of sulfone or sulfoxide groups
  • B01J 31/22 - Organic complexes

82.

A CONTROL SYSTEM OF A COPPER EXTRACTION PROCESS

      
Application Number 18031747
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-28
First Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Greus, Sampsa
  • Abinet, Roderick
  • Ostrow, Niko
  • Ruotsalainen, Jussi
  • Pretorius, Ruan

Abstract

The invention relates to a control system for a copper extraction process having at least a leaching phase, a solvent extraction phase and an electrowinning phase, the leaching phase comprising a post leach thickener. The control system comprises first measuring units to measure volume and total suspended solids in an influent of the post leach thickener, and at least one second measuring unit to measure at least total suspended solids relating to effluent of the post leach thickener. The control system comprises also a control unit to receive measurements of the first measuring units and the second measuring units. The control unit forms a control signal to a polymer dosing into the influent of the post leach thickener, and another control signal to an organic solvent dosing in the solvent extraction phase.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22B 15/00 - Obtaining copper
  • C22B 3/26 - Treatment or purification of solutions, e.g. obtained by leaching by liquid-liquid extraction using organic compounds
  • C25C 1/12 - Electrolytic production, recovery or refining of metals by electrolysis of solutions of copper

83.

FennoTXL

      
Application Number 231407500
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-29
Owner Kemira Oyj (Finland)
NICE Classes  ? 01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use

Goods & Services

(1) Chemicals, chemical substances, chemical materials and chemical preparations for use in industry and science; chemical preparations, chemical products and chemical auxiliaries for the textile industry, nonwoven industry and for textile recycling; chemicals and chemical preparations for water and wastewater treatment and purification; chemicals and chemical preparations for sludge treatment; wet strength chemical agents; flotation chemical agents; sizing preparations; bleaching preparations for industrial purposes; binding substances for industrial use; unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; adhesives for use in industry; chemical polymers; anionic polymers; polyacrylamides.

84.

FENNOTXL

      
Serial Number 79390993
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-29
Owner Kemira Oyj (Finland)
NICE Classes  ? 01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use

Goods & Services

Chemicals for use in industry and science; chemicals for use in industry, namely, chemicals for use in the textile industry, nonwoven industry and for textile recycling; chemicals and chemical preparations for water and wastewater treatment and purification, namely, water and waste water treatment chemicals for industrial use; chemicals and chemical preparations for sludge treatment, namely chemical reagents for non-medical purposes; wet strength chemical agents, being chemical agents for use in the manufacture of fabrics, textiles, and nonwoven fabrics; Flotation chemical agents, namely, surfactants for use in the manufacturing and recycling process of fabrics, textiles, and nonwoven fabrics; sizing preparations, namely, sizing compounds for use in the manufacture of fabrics, textiles, and nonwoven fabrics; bleaching preparations for industrial purposes; binding substances for industrial use, namely, chemical additives for use as binding agents in the manufacture of fabrics, textiles, and nonwoven fabrics; unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; adhesives for use in industry; chemical polymers for use in the manufacture of fabrics, textiles, and nonwoven fabrics; polyacrylamides, namely, chemicals for use in industry

85.

FATTY ALCOHOL POLYGLYCOL ETHER FILTER AID FOR DEWATERING ORE CONCENTRATE

      
Application Number US2023067186
Publication Number 2023/225606
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-18
Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner
  • KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
  • KEMIRA CHEMICALS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hesampour, Mehrdad
  • Penttinen, Matias

Abstract

Filter aid compositions and processes for dewatering a slurry, optionally a mined ore slurry, are provided. The inventive filter aid comprises one or more branched or linear fatty alcohol polyglycol ethers having a number average molecular weight ranging from 500-2200 g/mol. The inventive method for dewatering a slurry results in increased filtration rate, increased dry solids content in the cake, and/or decreased water content in the cake compared to dewatering the slurry in the absence of the inventive filter aids.

IPC Classes  ?

86.

FennoJet

      
Application Number 018953091
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-11-20
Registration Date 2024-03-19
Owner Kemira Oyj (Finland)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Machines for mixing, dosing, ejecting and injecting process chemicals used in the liquid flows of papermaking and process industry.. Dosing apparatus, systems and instruments for supplying measured dosages of chemical fluids..

87.

SURFACE SIZE COMPOSITION AND ITS USE

      
Application Number 18024622
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-16
First Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Lepo, Anneli
  • Hirsilä, Paula

Abstract

The invention relates to a surface size composition for surface sizing of paper, board, or the like. The composition comprises at least an aluminium compound and an anionic lignin-carbohydrate complex.

IPC Classes  ?

88.

THERMAL INITIATORS FOR POLYMERIZATIONS IN MINERAL OIL AND METHODS

      
Application Number US2023019772
Publication Number 2023/211908
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-25
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner
  • KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
  • KEMIRA CHEMICALS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Lynch, Thomas J.
  • Verdelli, Silvia

Abstract

Stabilizers and methods for making stabilizers that include EXXSOLTMD40 Naphtha dearomatized fluid and/or EXXSOLTM D100 low aromatic hydrocarbon solvent, and impart acceptable filter ratios to inverted polymer solutions. Methods include contacting one or more monomers and an initiator, such as dimethyl 2,2'-azobis(2-methylpropionate), in a fluid, such as D40 Naphtha dearomatized fluid, for a time and at a temperature effective to form in the fluid a polymer of the one or more monomers. The one or more monomers may include stearylmethacrylate and methacrylic acid. Emulsions and inverted polymer solutions also are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08L 33/26 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylamide or methacrylamide
  • C08F 265/06 - Polymerisation of acrylate or methacrylate esters on to polymers thereof

89.

MATERIAL HAVING A BARRIER LAYER COMPRISING LIGNOSULFONATE

      
Application Number EP2023059422
Publication Number 2023/198695
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-11
Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Muona, Sara
  • Karisalmi, Kaisa
  • Jääskeläinen, Anna-Stiina

Abstract

Material having a barrier layer comprising lignosulfonate A material 100 comprises a cellulosic substrate 102 and a barrier layer 104 arranged on a surface of the substrate 102. The barrier layer 104 is a continuous film comprising a film- forming polymer and a lignosulfonate. The inclusion of the lignosulfonate in the barrier layer may increase the resistance of the barrier layer to oil and/or grease, and/or may decrease the permeability of the barrier layer to water vapour. Also provided is a method of manufacturing the material, and a use of a lignosulfonate in a polymer film.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 17/23 - Lignins
  • B65D 65/42 - Applications of coated or impregnated materials
  • D21H 17/00 - Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its constitution; Paper-impregnating material characterised by its constitution
  • D21H 19/34 - Coatings without pigments applied in a form other than the aqueous solution defined in group comprising cellulose or derivatives thereof
  • D21H 21/16 - Sizing or water-repelling agents
  • D21H 27/10 - Packing paper

90.

AN AQUEOUS SLURRY FOR A COATING COLOUR COMPOSITION FOR PAPER, BOARD OR THE LIKE

      
Application Number 18019894
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-16
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Hiltunen, Jaakko
  • Kokko, Annaleena
  • Honkanen, Tapio

Abstract

The invention relates to an aqueous slurry for manufacture of a coating composition for paper, board or the like, which comprises inorganic mineral particles and a dispersion agent, which is an anionic lignin-carbohydrate complex where lignin and carbohydrate are covalently bound with each other.

IPC Classes  ?

91.

A METHOD FOR PRODUCING FERROUS SULPHATE AND PHOSPHORIC ACID

      
Application Number FI2023050164
Publication Number 2023/187256
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-22
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Hansen, Bengt
  • Bårström, Roger

Abstract

There is provided a method for producing ferrous sulphate and phosphoric acid comprising treating ferrous phosphate with sulphuric acid for obtaining ferrous sulphate and phosphoric acid. Additionally, there is provided a use of sulphuric acid for treating ferrous phosphate for obtaining ferrous sulphate and phosphoric acid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C01B 25/222 - Preparation by reacting phosphate containing material with an acid, e.g. wet process with sulfuric acid, a mixture of acids mainly consisting of sulfuric acid or a mixture of compounds forming it in situ, e.g. a mixture of sulfur dioxide, water and oxygen
  • C01G 49/14 - Sulfates

92.

A METHOD FOR PRODUCING EPOXY RESINS

      
Application Number FI2023050163
Publication Number 2023/180631
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-22
Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Kukkonen, Viktor
  • Karesoja, Mikko
  • Sneitz, Nina

Abstract

There is provided a method for producing an epoxy resin comprising mixing modified tall oil pitch with at least one epoxidized vegetable oil. Additionally, is provided an epoxy resin comprising modified tall oil pitch cross-linked with at least one epoxidized vegetable oil, and use of the epoxy resin as a tackifier or an adhesive.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08G 59/00 - Polycondensates containing more than one epoxy group per molecule; Macromolecules obtained by reaction of epoxy polycondensates with monofunctional low-molecular-weight compounds; Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups
  • C08L 63/00 - Compositions of epoxy resins; Compositions of derivatives of epoxy resins

93.

VARIANT NITRILE HYDRATASES, MICROBIA WHICH EXPRESS SAME, AND USE IN AMIDE SYNTHESIS

      
Application Number US2023064740
Publication Number 2023/183785
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-21
Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner
  • KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
  • KEMIRA CHEMICALS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Simell, Jaakko
  • Modregger, Jan
  • Niebisch, Axel

Abstract

The present invention relates to a variant nitrile hydratase which is engineered to comprise greater activity and/or stability, nucleic acids encoding said nitrile hydratase, and microbia engineered to express said novel nitrile hydratase. Additionally the invention relates to the use of this nitrile hydratase and microbia which express said nitrile hydratase as a biocatalyst, particularly in methods for producing an amide compound from a nitrile compound, preferably for use in converting acrylonitrile to acrylamide.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 9/14 - Hydrolases (3.)
  • C12P 11/00 - Preparation of sulfur-containing organic compounds
  • C12P 7/40 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a carboxyl group

94.

WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023056618
Publication Number 2023/175009
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-15
Publication Date 2023-09-21
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Stammegna, Marco
  • Porat, Iris

Abstract

Provided herein is a water treatment system arranged to feed performic acid to water in need of disinfection, and control residual levels of performic acid. The system is responsive to changes in water quality and water quantity, and enables compliance with toxicity limits of disinfectant concentrations.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 1/72 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by oxidation
  • C02F 1/66 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage pH adjustment
  • C02F 103/00 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated
  • C02F 3/12 - Activated sludge processes
  • C02F 3/30 - Aerobic and anaerobic processes

95.

PULP QUALITY MONITORING

      
Application Number 18319521
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-18
First Publication Date 2023-09-14
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Piironen, Marjatta
  • Joensuu, Iiris
  • Vähäsalo, Lari

Abstract

A method for monitoring hydrophobic particles contained in a pulp suspension, includes obtaining a sample from a pulp suspension or a filtrate of the pulp suspension. A fluorescent dye is added to the sample to stain particles in the sample. The sample is fractionated to obtain at least a first fraction and a second fraction, wherein the second fraction is a fiber fraction. The method includes for the obtained fractions, fluorescence emitted by the particles in the fractions, calculating an integral of the fluorescence measured for the fractions excluding the fiber fraction, and correlating the calculated integral of the fluorescence to the amount of acetone soluble material in the pulp suspension, and optionally measuring light scattering signal of the particles in at least first and second fractions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 23/78 - Controlling or regulating not limited to any particular process or apparatus
  • D21H 21/28 - Colorants

96.

KemFoamX

      
Application Number 1745716
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-07-20
Registration Date 2023-07-20
Owner Kemira Oyj (Finland)
NICE Classes  ? 01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use

Goods & Services

Chemicals, chemical substances, chemical materials and chemical preparations for use in industry, science and agriculture; chemicals for the construction industry, food industry, beverage industry, and oil and gas industry; chemicals and chemical preparations for water and wastewater treatment and purification; chemicals and chemical preparations for sludge treatment; defoamers; unprocessed artificial and synthetic resins; acrylic resins; silicones.

97.

HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT GPAM WITH ANIONIC POLYMERIC PROMOTER

      
Application Number US2023062347
Publication Number 2023/154839
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-10
Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner
  • KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
  • KEMIRA CHEMICALS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Lu, Chen
  • Chen, Junhua
  • Goldsberry, Harold

Abstract

Compositions and processes for strengthening paper products are provided. The inventive compositions comprise a combination at least one cationic glyoxalated polyacrylamide ("GPAM") comprising a high molecular weight base polymer and at least one anionic polymeric promoter ("APP"). The inventive process for manufacturing paper products with enhanced strength and improved wet decay properties comprises adding to a fiber stock comprising cellulosic fibers at least one cationic glyoxalated polyacrylamide ("GPAM") comprising a high molecular weight base polymer; and at least one anionic polymeric promoter ("APP").

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 21/14 - Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its function, form or properties; Paper impregnating or coating material, characterised by its function, form or properties characterised by function or properties in or on the paper
  • D21H 17/37 - Polymers of unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. polyacrylates
  • D21H 17/20 - Macromolecular organic compounds
  • D21H 17/34 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds

98.

HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT GPAM WITH ANIONIC POLYSACCHARIDE PROMOTER

      
Application Number US2023062349
Publication Number 2023/154840
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-10
Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner
  • KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
  • KEMIRA CHEMICALS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Lu, Chen
  • Chen, Junhua

Abstract

Compositions and processes for strengthening paper products are provided. The inventive compositions comprise a combination at least one cationic glyoxalated polyacrylamide ("GPAM") comprising a high molecular weight base polymer and at least one anionic polysaccharide promoter ("APP"). The inventive process for manufacturing paper products with enhanced dry strength properties comprises adding to a fiber stock comprising cellulosic fibers at least one cationic glyoxalated polyacrylamide ("GPAM") comprising a high molecular weight base polymer; and at least one anionic polysaccharide promoter ("APP").

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 21/14 - Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its function, form or properties; Paper impregnating or coating material, characterised by its function, form or properties characterised by function or properties in or on the paper
  • D21H 17/37 - Polymers of unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. polyacrylates
  • D21H 17/20 - Macromolecular organic compounds
  • D21H 17/34 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • D21H 21/18 - Reinforcing agents

99.

AN AQUEOUS EMULSION AND METHOD FOR MAKING IT

      
Application Number 18008662
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-23
First Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner KEMIRA OYJ (Finland)
Inventor
  • Hiltunen, Jaakko
  • Lackinger-Csarmann, Elisabeth
  • Strengell, Reetta

Abstract

The invention relates to an aqueous emulsion of a hydrophobic anhydride-based sizing agent, prepared by homogenizing the said anhydride-based sizing agent in an aqueous phase which comprises a stabilizer, which is an anionic lignin-carbohydrate complex, where lignin and carbohydrate are covalently bound with each other. The invention further relates to a use of this anionic lignin-carbohydrate complex as a stabilizer as well as to a method for making an aqueous emulsion of a hydrophobic anhydride-based sizing agent.

IPC Classes  ?

100.

KemFoamX

      
Application Number 227590600
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-20
Owner Kemira Oyj (Finland)
NICE Classes  ? 01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use

Goods & Services

(1) Chemicals, chemical substances, chemical materials and chemical preparations for use in industry, science and agriculture; chemicals for the construction industry, food industry, beverage industry, and oil and gas industry; chemicals and chemical preparations for water and wastewater treatment and purification; chemicals and chemical preparations for sludge treatment; defoamers; unprocessed artificial and synthetic resins; acrylic resins; silicones.
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