Hybrane, a New Versatile Platform of Hyperbranched Polymers for Coating Applications

Abstract

DSM has invented a new platform of Hyperbranched polymers, trade name Hybrane™. Hybranes show remarkable properties and have found application as paper coating additive :
· Low viscosity in solution
· High functionality at low concentrations
· Hybranes can be tailore made to show desired functionality
A number of Hybrane™ products are being commercialised as additive for paper coating formulation, to be used as :
· Runnability improvement agent for Metered Size press applications
· Printability improvement agent for coated fine papers