US20030219613A1 - Waterborne hydrophobic barrier coatings - Google Patents
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- U.S. Pat. No. 3,912,674 discloses a water repellent coating made up of an ethylene ionic copolymer, a paraffin wax, and a terpolymer of vinyl acetate, ethylene, and N-methylol acrylamide.
- the ethylene copolymer dispersion is held in dispersed phase by means of an amine soap surfactant.
- WO98/14078 (Baumann, et al., 1998) discloses a face mask that allows gas to pass through while inhibiting passage of, liquid through it.
- the mask includes a face-contacting layer, an outer cover layer, a polymeric microfiber mat disposed between the face-contacting layer and the outer cover sheet, and a non-woven fibrous mat disposed between the face-contacting layer and the outer cover sheet.
- the non-woven fibrous mat includes polymeric fibers and a surface energy reducing agent, such as a fluorochemical, a wax, a silicon or a combination thereof.
- This invention is also directed to a multi-layer material and a method of making the multi-layer material, wherein the multi-layer material comprises at least one layer of a nonwoven web, an absorbent pad, a textile fabric, or a nonwoven textile, and at least one layer of a blend of a poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion and a paraffin wax emulsion or a VAE polymer emulsion and a paraffin wax emulsion.
- the blend after drying, has a hydrostatic head barrier sufficient to prevent passage of fluids through it but allow passage of water vapor.
- the blend can be applied to one or more of the nonwoven web, absorbent pad, textile fabric, or nonwoven textile that makes up the multi-layer material.
- Another embodiment of this invention is a blend comprising a poly(vinyl alcohol)-stabilized VAE polymer emulsion and a paraffin wax emulsion which, when applied on a substrate and dried, has a hydrostatic head barrier sufficient to prevent passage of fluids through it but allow passage of water vapor.
- the polymer emulsion can be a poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion or a VAE polymer emulsion comprising a polymer of vinyl acetate and ethylene, and optionally one or more other ethylenically unsaturated monomer.
- the poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion and the VAE polymer emulsion can be formed by copolymerization of the monomers in the presence of a stabilizing system by aqueous emulsion polymerization techniques well known in the art.
- aqueous emulsion polymerization techniques well known in the art.
- a review of known methods of making poly(vinyl acetate) emulsions can be found in Kirk - Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 4 th ed., Vol. 24, “Vinyl Polymers (Vinyl acetate),” by Cajetan F. Cordeiro, pages 949-958, and 975-977, Wiley, 1997, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
- VINAC® XX-210 emulsion, supplied Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. is an example of a commercial poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion that is suitable for this invention.
- VAE polymer emulsions examples include U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,164,489; 4,521,561; and 4,921,898; which are hereby incorporated by reference.
- AIRFLEX® RB-18 VAE polymer emulsion available form Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., is an example of a commercial VAE polymer emulsion that can be used in this invention.
- Typical paraffin waxes have melt point temperatures of 114 to 160° F. (46 to 71° C.). Solids of the final paraffin wax emulsion can vary from 25% to 60%; more typically, 35 to 55%.
- the pH of the emulsion can range from 8 to 10, typically 8.9 to 9.8, but is dependent on the process used.
- the final particle size is dependent on a number of variables including the homogenization which is used at the end of the process.
- Particle size of the paraffin wax emulsion can vary between 0.02 to 1.5 microns.
- the particle size for paraffin wax alone is typically 0.2 to 0.8 microns.
- the paraffin wax emulsion can also be a blend of paraffin wax with other materials, such as polyethylene or ethylene acrylic acid. Emulsion blends of paraffin wax and polyethylene or paraffin wax and ethylene acrylic acid are commercially available from Michelman Inc under the product name Michem emulsion 62330 and Michem emulsion 34935, respectively.
- the resulting wax in water emulsion can be passed through a homogenizer to further adjust particle size of the emulsion. After homogenization, the resulting emulsion is cooled, for example, through a heat exchanger, and then filtered and packaged.
- Michem ME 70950 supplied by Michelman Inc, is an example of a commercially available paraffin wax emulsion that can be used in the blend of this invention.
- a substrate to which the coating formulation is applied is a nonwoven fiber web in a single layer or multiple layers.
- the nonwoven web can be 100% cellulosic web, a blend of synthetic fibers and cellulosic fibers, or all synthetic fibers, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, and polyamide fibers.
- the webs can be formed by a dry process, such as air-laid, carded, and rando, or by a wet process.
- a 100% synthetic web can also be produced through a spun laid or melt blown process or made by a combination of processes.
- Examples of other substrates include textiles that require a hydrophobic coating that prevents penetration of fluids but allows transmission of water vapor; such as, disposable protective work garments, medical garments, and tablecloths.
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Abstract
A waterborne hydrophobic barrier coating formulation comprising a blend of a poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion and a paraffin wax emulsion or a vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) polymer emulsion and a paraffin wax emulsion which, when applied to a substrate, such as a nonwoven web, an absorbent pad, or a textile, and dried, has a hydrostatic head barrier sufficient to prevent passage of fluids but allow passage of water vapor through it. A multi-layer material comprising at least one layer of a nonwoven web, an absorbent pad, or a textile, and at least one layer of a blend of a poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion and a paraffin wax emulsion or a VAE polymer emulsion and paraffin wax emulsion. The emulsion blend, after drying, has a hydrostatic head barrier sufficient to prevent passage of fluids through it but allow passage of water vapor.
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- This is a continuation-in-part of patent application Ser. No. 10/155,760 filed on May 24, 2003.
- Barrier coatings and barrier layers are used in a variety of applications; for example absorbent materials, nonwovens, and textiles. They are particularly important in absorbent materials for such products as absorbent pads, medical hygiene products, food bibs, food packaging, table top covers and the like where a hydrophobic layer covers but does not interfere with the absorbent material. The barrier layer prevents the absorbed fluid from penetrating through the side opposite from where fluid was absorbed. When the coatings are used on absorbent pads for food products, it is desirable that they have little or no formaldehyde and no alkylphenol ethoxylate surfactants.
- Absorbent materials are frequently multi-layered in construction and can comprise a liquid-permeable cover sheet having one side designed for placement in contact with the wearer or food, an absorbent section, and an impervious backsheet. Polyethylene films are typically used as a backsheet for absorbent pads because it prevents passage of fluids to the opposite side of the film. In some cases, the polyethylene film is perforated in such a way as to allow water vapor to pass through the film but inhibit the passage of fluids. However, there are drawbacks to the use of polyethylene film for absorbent pads. For example, it is sometimes difficult to place and attach the polyethylene film to a substrate, creating waste when it skews off the substrate during secondary operations. In some cases, application of an adhesive, such as a hot melt adhesive, or some other method of attachment is needed to keep the polyethylene film in place. Also, the polyethylene film needs to be applied in a secondary operation which is separate from the production of the absorbent pad, textile, or nonwoven. A more practical substitute for the polyethylene backsheet would therefore benefit the industry.
- Examples of coatings used as water repellents are disclosed in the following publications:
- Colbert (“Fluorochemicals—fluid repellency for nonwoven substrates” (TAPPI, September 1976, Vol. 59, No.9, pages 129-131)) discloses the use of fluorochemicals to provide fluid repellency to nonwoven substrates without the formation of continuous film barriers.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,062,818 (Mate, 1977) discloses an aqueous composition which imparts both flame resistance and water repellency properties to nonwoven textiles. The composition contains a poly(vinyl acetate), a chloro- or bromo-substituted phosphate plasticizer, a polyfluoroalkyl polyacrylate, water repellent, and an inorganic, water soluble salt.
- U.S. Pat. No. 3,912,674 (Stahl, 1975) discloses a water repellent coating made up of an ethylene ionic copolymer, a paraffin wax, and a terpolymer of vinyl acetate, ethylene, and N-methylol acrylamide. The ethylene copolymer dispersion is held in dispersed phase by means of an amine soap surfactant.
- WO98/14078 (Baumann, et al., 1998) discloses a face mask that allows gas to pass through while inhibiting passage of, liquid through it. The mask includes a face-contacting layer, an outer cover layer, a polymeric microfiber mat disposed between the face-contacting layer and the outer cover sheet, and a non-woven fibrous mat disposed between the face-contacting layer and the outer cover sheet. The non-woven fibrous mat includes polymeric fibers and a surface energy reducing agent, such as a fluorochemical, a wax, a silicon or a combination thereof.
- US 2001/0021616 A1 and U.S. Pat. No. 6,251,210 B1 (Bullock et al, 2001) disclose a method of preparing a stain resistant and water repellant textile fabric in which the fabric is first treated with a fluorochemical textile treatment composition and dried at elevated temperature. The treated fabric is then provided with a polymeric film to one side of the treated fabric and dried again at elevated temperature. A detackifying wax may be part of the secondary treatment composition.
- This invention is directed to a coating formulation comprising a blend of a poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion and a paraffin wax emulsion or a vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) polymer emulsion and a paraffin wax emulsion. The coating formulation, when applied to a substrate, such as an absorbent or nonwoven material, and dried, has a hydrostatic head barrier sufficient to prevent passage of fluids but allow passage of water vapor through it. The term “fluids” used herein refers to liquids, especially aqueous-based liquids. The coating can be used to replace the backsheet in absorbent products, such as personal hygiene products, medical hygiene products, such as bed pads and nonwoven medical garments, and absorbent pads for food packaging. Other nonwoven products to which the coating can be applied include roofing substrates and housewrap where water barrier properties are required; however passage of water vapor is also required. The coating can also be used in other applications, such as textile fabrics, that require a water barrier to prevent penetration of water or other fluids but allow the escape of water vapor. This invention is also directed to a multi-layer material and a method of making the multi-layer material, wherein the multi-layer material comprises at least one layer of a nonwoven web, an absorbent pad, a textile fabric, or a nonwoven textile, and at least one layer of a blend of a poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion and a paraffin wax emulsion or a VAE polymer emulsion and a paraffin wax emulsion. The blend, after drying, has a hydrostatic head barrier sufficient to prevent passage of fluids through it but allow passage of water vapor. The blend can be applied to one or more of the nonwoven web, absorbent pad, textile fabric, or nonwoven textile that makes up the multi-layer material.
- One embodiment of this invention is a blend comprising a poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion or a VAE polymer emulsion, a paraffin wax emulsion, and, optionally, other components, which, when applied on a substrate and dried, has a hydrostatic head barrier sufficient to prevent passage of fluids through it but allow passage of water vapor.
- Another embodiment of this invention is a blend comprising a poly(vinyl alcohol)-stabilized VAE polymer emulsion and a paraffin wax emulsion which, when applied on a substrate and dried, has a hydrostatic head barrier sufficient to prevent passage of fluids through it but allow passage of water vapor.
- Yet another embodiment of this invention is a multi-layer material comprising:
- (a) at least one layer of a substrate, such as a nonwoven web, an absorbent pad, a textile fabric, or a nonwoven textile; and
- (b) at least one layer of a coating formulation comprising a blend of a poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion and a paraffin wax emulsion or a VAE polymer emulsion and a paraffin wax emulsion;
- said coating formulation, after drying, having a hydrostatic head barrier sufficient to prevent passage of fluids through it, but allow passage of water vapor.
- Another embodiment of this invention is a method for making a multi-layer material which has a hydrostatic head barrier sufficient to prevent passage of fluids through it, but allow passage of water vapor, comprising:
- (a) providing a substrate, such as a nonwoven web, an absorbent pad, a textile fabric, or a nonwoven textile;
- (b) providing a coating formulation comprising a blend of a poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion and a paraffin wax emulsion or a VAE polymer emulsion and a paraffin wax emulsion.
- (c) applying the coating formulation blend onto the substrate; and
- (d) drying the coating formulation.
- Some of the advantages of the coating formulation of this invention are:
- the coating formulation can comprise polymer emulsions that are free of alkylphenol ethoxylate surfactant and have little or no formaldehyde, making them suitable for use on absorbent pads, nonwovens, textiles, or the like, having food or human skin contact;
- the coating formulation can be applied directly to a substrate, eliminating the need for a separate backsheet; and
- the coating formulation attaches directly to a substrate, eliminating the need for an additional procedure to attach a backsheet.
- The coating formulation of this invention comprises a poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion blended with a paraffin wax emulsion or a VAE polymer emulsion blended with a paraffin wax emulsion, and optionally a separate protective colloid, such as hydroxyethyl cellulose or poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVOH). The blend comprises 10 to 90 wt % poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion or VAE polymer emulsion, and 10 to 90 wt % paraffin wax emulsion, based on the total weight of the blend.
- The polymer emulsion can be a poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion or a VAE polymer emulsion comprising a polymer of vinyl acetate and ethylene, and optionally one or more other ethylenically unsaturated monomer. Exemplary of other ethylenically unsaturated monomers are C3-C10 alkenoic and alkenedioic acids, such has acrylic acid, crotonic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, and itaconic acid, and their mono- and diesters with C1-C18 alkanols, such as methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol, and 2-ethylhexanol; vinyl halides, such as vinyl chloride; and nitrogen containing monomers, such as nitriles, amides, N-methylol amides, lower alkanoic acid esters of N-methylol amides, lower alkyl ethers of N-methylol amides and allylcarbamates, such as acrylonitrile, acrylamide; and lower alkyl ethers and lower alkanoic acid esters of N-methylol acrylamide and N-methylol allylcarbamate.
- Vinyl acetate in the VAE polymer typically ranges from 70 to 95 wt %, and ethylene ranges from 5 to 30 wt %, based on the total monomers in the copolymer. Up to 10 wt % of other ethylenically unsaturated monomers may be present in the copolymer. The combination of monomers in the VAE polymer is such that the polymer has a Tg of −15 to 30° C.
- The poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion and the VAE polymer emulsion can be formed by copolymerization of the monomers in the presence of a stabilizing system by aqueous emulsion polymerization techniques well known in the art. A review of known methods of making poly(vinyl acetate) emulsions can be found inKirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 4th ed., Vol. 24, “Vinyl Polymers (Vinyl acetate),” by Cajetan F. Cordeiro, pages 949-958, and 975-977, Wiley, 1997, which is hereby incorporated by reference. VINAC® XX-210 emulsion, supplied Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., is an example of a commercial poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion that is suitable for this invention.
- Examples of known methods of forming VAE polymer emulsions are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,164,489; 4,521,561; and 4,921,898; which are hereby incorporated by reference. AIRFLEX® RB-18 VAE polymer emulsion, available form Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., is an example of a commercial VAE polymer emulsion that can be used in this invention.
- The stabilizing system used in making poly(vinyl acetate) or VAE polymer emulsions can comprise surfactants, emulsifiers, a protective colloid, or a combination of surfactants, emulsifiers, and protective colloid. Poly(vinyl alcohol) is a preferred protective colloid.
- Poly(vinyl acetate) emulsions and VAE polymer emulsions that can be particularly effective in the coating formulation of this invention are PVOH-stabilized polymer emulsions having a Tg ranging from −15 to 30° C. A coating formulation that has little (less than about 50 ppm) or no formaldehyde and is free of alkylphenol ethoxylate surfactants can be especially useful for absorbent pads that are in contact with food, and for personal and protective hygiene products.
- Typical paraffin waxes have melt point temperatures of 114 to 160° F. (46 to 71° C.). Solids of the final paraffin wax emulsion can vary from 25% to 60%; more typically, 35 to 55%. The pH of the emulsion can range from 8 to 10, typically 8.9 to 9.8, but is dependent on the process used. The final particle size is dependent on a number of variables including the homogenization which is used at the end of the process. Particle size of the paraffin wax emulsion can vary between 0.02 to 1.5 microns. The particle size for paraffin wax alone is typically 0.2 to 0.8 microns. The paraffin wax emulsion can also be a blend of paraffin wax with other materials, such as polyethylene or ethylene acrylic acid. Emulsion blends of paraffin wax and polyethylene or paraffin wax and ethylene acrylic acid are commercially available from Michelman Inc under the product name Michem emulsion 62330 and Michem emulsion 34935, respectively.
- The paraffin wax emulsion can be prepared by melting refined paraffin wax to a temperature above the melting point of the paraffin. Appropriate emulsifiers, such as stearic acid, oleic acid, diethylamine ethanol, 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol, can then be stirred into the wax emulsion at the elevated temperature. A base, such as potassium hydroxide or ammonium hydroxide, can then be dissolved in ethylene glycol or water at elevated temperatures and slowly added to the wax blend while increasing agitation speed of the mixer. After all the water/base mixture has been added to the molten wax, the resulting wax in water emulsion can be passed through a homogenizer to further adjust particle size of the emulsion. After homogenization, the resulting emulsion is cooled, for example, through a heat exchanger, and then filtered and packaged. Michem ME 70950, supplied by Michelman Inc, is an example of a commercially available paraffin wax emulsion that can be used in the blend of this invention.
- The blend can contain other components such as pigments which may improve opacity or color; water soluble polymers or protective colloids, such as poly(vinyl alcohol) and hydroxyethyl cellulose, which may improve fiber bonding and aid in emulsion stability; and hydrophobic additives, such as fluoro surfactants, which may improve the hydrophobic character of the coating. Examples of fluoro surfactants are the perfluoroalkyl acrylic copolymers sold under the tradename Zonyl 8300 or Zonyl 7040, supplied by Ciba Geigy.
- Representative blends are described in the following table:
Broad Preferred Most % dry wt % dry wt Preferred % Component (solids) (solids) dry wt (solids) Polymer Emulsion 10-90 20-80 40-60 Paraffin Wax Emulsion 10-90 20-80 40-60 Water Soluble Polymer or 0-80 0-10 0-5 Protective Colloid Fluoro Surfactant 0-5 0-3 0-2 Pigment 0-10 0-5 0-3 Total 100 100 100 - Representative properties of the blends are summarized in the following table:
Property Broad Range Preferred Range Dry Solids 25-60% 35-55% Viscosity (cps)* 150 to 1200 200-1000 pH 8-10 8.9-9.8 - The polymer emulsion and the paraffin wax emulsion can be blended together by well known methods, such as the following method:
- Add an-appropriate amount of polymer emulsion to a blending vessel;
- Mix in a correct amount of dilution water to form the targeted solids;
- Adjust pH, under agitation, with ammonium hydroxide;
- Under agitation, slowly add the appropriate amount of paraffin wax emulsion;
- Optionally add, under agitation, other components; and
- Continue agitation until ingredients are well blended.
- An example of a substrate to which the coating formulation is applied is a nonwoven fiber web in a single layer or multiple layers. The nonwoven web can be 100% cellulosic web, a blend of synthetic fibers and cellulosic fibers, or all synthetic fibers, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, and polyamide fibers. The webs can be formed by a dry process, such as air-laid, carded, and rando, or by a wet process. A 100% synthetic web can also be produced through a spun laid or melt blown process or made by a combination of processes. Examples of other substrates include textiles that require a hydrophobic coating that prevents penetration of fluids but allows transmission of water vapor; such as, disposable protective work garments, medical garments, and tablecloths.
- The coating formulations of this invention can be applied as a coating to a substrate using well know coating techniques; for example, spraying, saturation, foam application, print application, and roll application. Coat weights typically range from 5 to 30 g/m2 of substrate.
- Hydrostatic barrier properties are measured in order to determine the effectiveness of the coating in preventing penetration of fluids through the coating. Hydrostatic barrier properties can be measured according to European Disposables and Nonwovens Association (EDANA) Test Method ERT.120.1-80, Repellency/Wet Barrier Hydrostatic Head Test. When the blend of this invention is applied as a coating to a substrate and dried, the coated substrate will exhibit a hydrostatic head barrier of at least 30 mm, preferably at least 60 mm, using EDANA Test Method ERT.120.1-80, in order to be effective as a barrier coating.
- The invention will be further clarified by a consideration of the following examples, which are intended to be purely exemplary of the use of the invention.
- In all examples, blends were made as described above. The paraffin wax emulsion was Michem ME 70950 supplied by Michelman Inc. The coating was spray applied to the nonwoven substrates. After adjusting the dry solids level of the coating formulations to about 10 and 20% solids, they were sprayed under pressure onto a surface of a nonwoven substrate. The nonwoven substrates were either 100% cellulosic fibers or a structured nonwoven web made from a layer of a 100% cellulosic fibers and a layer of synthetic fibers. The coating was applied to the layer of synthetic fibers in the substrate containing the layer of cellulosic fibers and the layer of synthetic fibers. The coated substrate was then dried in an air oven at temperatures above the boiling point of water; typically 125-160° C. (257-320° F.). Hydrostatic barrier properties of the coated substrate were measured according to EDANA Test Method ERT.120.1-80.
- Various polymer emulsions were blended with paraffin wax emulsions for the coating formulations. The results of measuring hydrostatic barrier properties of the coated substrates are presented in Table 1.
TABLE 1 Coat weight Coat weight on Hydrostatic Polymer on Cellulose Hydrostatic Structured Head of Emulsion Formula- Web, Head of Web, Coated used in tion, g/m2 of Coated g/m2 of Structured Coating % dry substrate Cellulose substrate Web, Sample Formulation solids surface Web, mm surface mm 1 AIRFLEX ® 55% 25.4 40 N/A N/A 4500 EVCI; Surfactant 45% Protected Paraffin Ethylene wax Vinyl Chloride (EVCI) 2 AIRFLEX 50% 23.1 63 27.3 79 192 VAE; Surfactant 50% Protected Paraffin VAE wax 3 AIRFLEX 45% 16.8 71 N/A N/A 100 HS VAE; Surfactant 55% Protected Paraffin VAE wax 4 AIRFLEX 50% 22.6 98 26.6 159 7200 VAE; PVOH / 50% Surfactant Paraffin Protected wax VAE 5 AIRFLEX 55% 25.4 106 25.2 242 RB-18 PVOH VAE; Protected 45% VAE Paraffin wax - These data show that PVOH-protected VAE polymer emulsions combined with the paraffin wax emulsion (samples 4 and 5) provided the best performance as a barrier coating. The VAE polymer emulsion that is protected with both PVOH and surfactant (sample 4) demonstrated good hydrostatic barrier properties on the cellulose substrate but was not as efficient on the structured substrate compared to sample 5.
- The ratio of the PVOH-protected AIRFLEX RB 18 VAE polymer emulsion and paraffin wax emulsion was varied to determine the effect of paraffin wax on the hydrostatic head properties of the coating on a 100% cellulosic web. Results are presented in Table 2.
TABLE 2 VAE/ Paraffin Wax formulation, Coat Weight, Hydrostatic Head Result, % dry solids g/m2 mm 100% VAE 13.7 5 0% Paraffin wax 60% VAE 11.6 58 40% Paraffin wax 50% VAE 12.0 73 50% Paraffin wax 40% VAE 11.6 84 60% Paraffin wax 30% VAE 12.0 93 70% Paraffin wax - The data show that increasing the paraffin wax level from 0 to 70% of dry solids improved the hydrostatic head barrier properties of the coated substrate.
- Effect of varying the amount of paraffin wax emulsion with AIRFLEX RB-18 VAE polymer emulsion in the coating formulation was studied. Coatings were spray applied at a 12% solids level and dried at 270° F. (132° C.) for 3 minutes. The results of measuring hydrostatic barrier properties of the coated substrates are presented in Table 3 below.
TABLE 3 VAE Polymer Emulsion to Coating Weight Hydrostatic Coating Weight, Hydrostatic Paraffin Wax on Cellulose Head Results, Structured head Result on Emulsion Ratio, Substrate, Cellulose Substrate, Structured % dry Solids g/m2 Substrate, mm g/m2 Substrate, mm 100/0 8.5 0 24.5 1 80/20 8.0 4 21.3 110 60/40 11.2 76 25.9 160 40/60 10.1 87 24.8 154 20/80 10.0 97 25.5 159 0/100 10.5 80 24.9 115 - The data show that hydrostatic head increases with increased levels of paraffin wax up to 40% paraffin wax and then remains relatively level or declines.
- A paraffin wax/polyethylene emulsion blend having a particle size of 0.035 microns was compared to the Michem ME 70950 paraffin wax emulsion having a particle size of 0.35 microns. Both were combined with AIRFLEX RB-18 VAE polymer emulsion. The results of measuring hydrostatic barrier properties of the coated substrates are presented in Table 4 below.
TABLE 4 VAE polymer emulsion/ Paraffin Hydrostatic Head Wax emulsion formulation, Coat Weight, Result, % dry solids g/m2 mm 55% PVOH protected VAE 28.0 62 45% Paraffin/polyethylene wax 55% PVOH Protected VAE 25.4 106 45% Paraffin wax - The data show that although both formulations provide good hydrostatic head barrier properties, the formulation containing paraffin wax emulsion alone was more effective than the paraffin wax/polyethylene wax combination.
- The water vapor transmission rate of a 100% cellulose nonwoven substrate coated with a blend of AIRFLEX RB-18 VAE polymer emulsion and paraffin wax emulsion was compared to the nonwoven substrate without the coating. The test followed TAPPI method (Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry) T 448 entitled, “Water vapor transmission rate of sheets at standard temperatures and humidity.” The result of water loss or moisture vapor loss through the nonwoven substrates is shown in the table below:
TABLE 5 Coat Weight Water Loss Rate g/m2 g/m2/24 hours Coated Substrate 21.1 647.4 Base Sheet 0 634.6 - These results show that the coating did not hinder the moisture vapor rate of the nonwoven substrate.
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1. A blend comprising a poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion and a paraffin wax emulsion or a vinyl acetate-ethylene polymer emulsion and a paraffin wax emulsion, said blend, when applied as a coating to a substrate and dried, has a hydrostatic head barrier sufficient to prevent passage of fluids but allow passage of water vapor through it; said substrate selected from the group consisting of a nonwoven web, an absorbent pad, a nonwoven textile, and a textile fabric.
2. The blend of claim 1 wherein the hydrostatic head barrier is at least 30 mm.
3. The blend of claim 1 wherein the hydrostatic head barrier is at least 60 mm.
4. The blend of claim 1 wherein the vinyl acetate-ethylene polymer emulsion comprises a polymer containing 70 to 95 wt % vinyl acetate and 5 to 30 wt % ethylene, based on the total weight of monomers in the polymer.
5. The blend of claim 1 wherein the vinyl acetate-ethylene polymer emulsion comprises a polymer containing 70 to 95 wt % vinyl acetate, 5 to 30 wt % ethylene, and up to 10 wt % of one or more other ethylenically unsaturated monomer, based on the total weight of monomers in the polymer.
6. The blend of claim 1 wherein the vinyl acetate-ethylene polymer emulsion is a poly(vinyl alcohol)-stabilized polymer emulsion.
7. The blend of claim 1 wherein the vinyl acetate-ethylene polymer has a Tg of −15 to 30° C.
8. The blend of claim 1 wherein the poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion or the vinyl acetate-ethylene polymer emulsion has little or no formaldehyde and is free of alkylphenol ethoxylate surfactants.
9. The blend of claim 1 wherein the paraffin wax emulsion further comprises polyethylene or ethylene acrylic acid.
10. The blend of claim 1 comprising, on a 100% dry weight solids basis:
11. The blend of claim 1 comprising, on a 100% dry weight solids basis:
12. The blend of claim 1 comprising, on a 100% dry weight solids basis:
13. A multi-layer material comprising
(a) at least one layer of a material selected from the group consisting of a nonwoven web, an absorbent pad, a nonwoven textile, and a textile fabric; and
(b) at least one layer of a coating formulation comprising a blend of a poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion and a paraffin wax emulsion, or a blend of a vinyl acetate-ethylene polymer emulsion and a paraffin wax emulsion; said coating formulation, after drying, having a hydrostatic head barrier sufficient to prevent passage of fluids through it, but allow passage of water vapor.
14. The multi-layer material of claim 13 wherein the hydrostatic head barrier is at least 30 mm.
15. The multi-layer material of claim 13 wherein the material is an absorbent pad.
16. The multi-layer material of claim 13 wherein the vinyl acetate-ethylene polymer emulsion comprises a polymer containing 70 to 95 wt % vinyl acetate and 5 to 30 wt % ethylene, based on the total weight of monomers in the polymer.
17. The multi-layer material of claim 13 wherein the vinyl acetate-ethylene polymer emulsion comprises a polymer containing 70 to 95 wt % vinyl acetate, 5 to 30 wt % ethylene, and up to 10 wt % of one or more other ethylenically unsaturated monomer, based on the total weight of monomers in the polymer.
18. The multi-layer material of claim 13 wherein the vinyl acetate-ethylene polymer emulsion is a poly(vinyl alcohol)-stabilized polymer emulsion.
19. The multi-layer material of claim 13 wherein the vinyl acetate-ethylene polymer has a Tg of −15 to 30° C.
20. The multi-layer material of claim 13 wherein the poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion or the vinyl acetate-ethylene polymer emulsion has little or no formaldehyde and is free of alkylphenol ethoxylate surfactants.
21. The multi-layer material of claim 13 , wherein the blend comprises, on a 100% dry weight solids basis:
22. The multi-layer material of claim 13 comprising, on a 100% dry weight solids basis:
23. The multi-layer material of claim 13 comprising, on a 100% dry weight solids basis:
24. The multi-layer material of claim 13 wherein the paraffin wax emulsion further comprises polyethylene or ethylene acrylic acid.
25. A method for making a multi-layer material comprising:
(a) providing at least one layer of a material selected from the group consisting of a nonwoven web, an absorbent pad, a nonwoven textile, and a textile fabric; and
(b) providing at least one layer of a coating formulation comprising a blend of a poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion and a paraffin wax emulsion, or a blend of a vinyl acetate-ethylene polymer emulsion and a paraffin wax emulsion;
(c) applying said coating formulation to said material; and
(d) drying said coating formulation;
said dried coating formulation having a hydrostatic head barrier sufficient to prevent passage of fluids through it, but allow passage of water vapor.
26. The method of claim 25 wherein the hydrostatic head barrier is at least 30 mm.
27. The method of claim 25 wherein the material is an absorbent pad.
28. The method of claim 25 wherein the vinyl acetate-ethylene polymer emulsion comprises a polymer containing 70 to 95 wt % vinyl acetate and 5 to 30 wt % ethylene, based on the total weight of monomers in the polymer.
29. The method of claim 25 wherein the vinyl acetate-ethylene polymer emulsion comprises a polymer containing 70 to 95 wt % vinyl acetate, 5 to 30 wt % ethylene, and up to 10 wt % of one or more other ethylenically unsaturated monomer, based on the total weight of monomers in the polymer.
30. The method of claim 25 wherein the vinyl acetate-ethylene polymer emulsion is a poly(vinyl alcohol)-stabilized polymer emulsion.
31. The method of claim 25 wherein the vinyl acetate-ethylene polymer has a Tg of −15 to 30° C.
32. The method of claim 25 wherein the poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion or the vinyl acetate-ethylene polymer emulsion has little or no formaldehyde and is free of alkylphenol ethoxylate surfactants.
33. The method of claim 25 wherein the blend comprises, on a 100% dry weight solids basis:
34. The method of claim 25 comprising, on a 100% dry weight solids basis:
35. The method of claim 25 comprising, on a 100% dry weight solids basis:
36. The method of claim 25 wherein the paraffin wax emulsion further comprises polyethylene or ethylene acrylic acid.
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