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EP0943731B1
EP0943731B1 EP98105114A EP98105114A EP0943731B1 EP 0943731 B1 EP0943731 B1 EP 0943731B1 EP 98105114 A EP98105114 A EP 98105114A EP 98105114 A EP98105114 A EP 98105114A EP 0943731 B1 EP0943731 B1 EP 0943731B1
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Yves Le Brech
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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    • D21PAPER-MAKING; PRODUCTION OF CELLULOSE
    • D21HPULP COMPOSITIONS; PREPARATION THEREOF NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES D21C OR D21D; IMPREGNATING OR COATING OF PAPER; TREATMENT OF FINISHED PAPER NOT COVERED BY CLASS B31 OR SUBCLASS D21G; PAPER NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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  • the invention relates to a filter material, in particular tea bags, and a method for producing and using the same.
  • Filter bags for cold and hot filtration e.g. Tea bags, coffee bags (see also DE-C-39 02 298), filter bags for flavors, spices and cooking bags e.g. for rice and vegetables; Filter papers for tea and coffee, for those Beverage industry, for medical applications and as well Filtration of oils and emulsions from heat sealable and filter materials that are not heat-sealable.
  • hydrophilic filter papers immediately show a swelling behavior after contact with water that changes affects that the paper absorbs moisture heavily, swelling of the paper fibers begins and itself thereby the number of openings between the fibers and the Size of the openings changes.
  • a disadvantage of this hydrophobization is, however, that the water-repellent fiber property during leaching a teabag made from it a much larger one Takes time than an untreated one conventional pouch.
  • a tea or coffee filter made from such a is made hydrophobic filter material, the Increase the filtering time of the water in the filter so far that a machine infusion there is a risk that the filter overflows.
  • US-A-4 289 580 describes a heat sealable material for tea bags, the heat seal layer to improve the Structured tea diffusion and to improve wettability treated with a wetting agent based on polyoxyethylene is.
  • EP-0 011 968 (A1) describes one made of polypropylene fibers existing bags or bags containing polypropylene fibers Detergent made with a water-soluble material or a removable water-insoluble material is coated.
  • GB-1 307 637 describes an infusion bag for drinks, which opens under the influence of hot water.
  • the through hot water opening closure of the bag is made for example from gelatin, an alginic acid salt or ester, Methyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose or a mixture of this.
  • US-A-4 713 285 describes a glass fiber filter material for Use under high temperature conditions, e.g. as a filter in the automotive industry for filtering hot air Paint drying ovens.
  • the fiber matrix contains one in cold Organic water insoluble, hot water soluble Binder.
  • the present invention is therefore based on the object by controlling water wettability and water absorption of the filter material, i.e. through appropriate treatment of the filter material, an interplay between hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties (amphiphilic) of the To achieve filter material, so that a filter material is obtained in which after processing into an infusion bag or avoided the disadvantages described above for a filter become.
  • Another object of the present invention is a Process for producing such a filter material specify.
  • One embodiment of the present invention is the subject thus the filter material according to claim 1.
  • Preferred Embodiments of this filter material are shown in FIGS Subclaims 2 to 11 and in claim 12.
  • Another object of the present invention is a Process for producing such a filter material according to claim 13, and use of the same.
  • the filter material according to the invention which is impregnated with a hydrophilic and a hydrophobic substance, expediently has a basis weight between 10-120 g / m 2 , preferably 12-40 g / m 2 , it being possible for the filter material not to be heat-sealable or heat-sealable.
  • the filter material according to the invention has a controlled one Water wettability and water absorption. Under the Term "controlled water wettability and water absorption capacity" it is understood here and below that the Filter material has water wettability and water absorption capacity owns one between those completely hydrophobic filter material (0%) and one hydrophilic filter material (100%). Conveniently the filter material according to the invention has water wettability and water absorption in the range of 10% to 90%, preferably in the range of 10% to 50%.
  • the Water wettability and water absorption capacity can be e.g. using a suction level test, i.e. ever the filter material is more hydrophilic (if the proportion of hydrophilizing agent is larger) the higher the suction height. According to the suction level test was carried out under the conditions according to DIN 53106 (synonymous with ISO 8787).
  • Hydrophobic substances are among others:
  • Styrene-maleic anhydride copolymers styrene-butadiene copolymers, Polystyrene (PS), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyvinyl acetate (PVAc), Polyacrylamide, polymethacrylates, polyacrylates, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), silicone resins, terpene resins, ketone resins, Coumarone resins, styrene-acrylic acid copolymers, such as n-butyl acrylate-styrene copolymer, Ethyl cellulose (EC), cellulose acetate and Dimethylpolysiloxanes, preferably styrene-maleic anhydride copolymers, Styrene-butadiene copolymers and styrene-acrylic acid
  • Hydrophilic substances are among others:
  • PEG Polyethylene glycols
  • MC methyl cellulose
  • HPMC hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
  • HPPC hydroxypropyl cellulose
  • HPC Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose phthalate
  • PVP polyvinyl pyrrolidone
  • PVA polyvinyl alcohol
  • PEG polyacrylic acids
  • Gelatin alginates and sulfosuccinates, preferably Sulfosuccinates, especially sodium dialkyl sulfosuccinate.
  • the amount added is for the hydrophobic substances expediently 0.5-20%, preferably 10%, and in the hydrophilic substances expediently 0.01-5%, preferably 0.05%, based on the paper weight.
  • the amount added preferably 0.05% hydrophilic and 10% hydrophobic substances.
  • a filter material with one hydrophobic and one treated hydrophilic substance In the process of producing a filter material with Controlled water wettability and water absorption according to the present invention, a filter material with one hydrophobic and one treated hydrophilic substance.
  • a filter material is generally produced in a manner known in the relevant art Application of an aqueous suspension of natural fibers and / or synthetic fibers on a paper machine wire.
  • the heat-sealable, synthetic Fibers deposited on the first layer and by a subsequent one Drying process melted the synthetic fibers, so that it deals with the natural fibers of the first layer connect.
  • the filter material produced according to the invention can be excellent for the production of filters for aqueous hot or cold filtration, filter bags for drinks or flavors, Cooking bags, filters for medical applications and of Use filters to filter emulsions or oils.
  • the filter material according to the invention can preferably be used for the production of tea bags.
  • Preferred subject Embodiment of the present invention is thus one of the tea bag produced according to the filter material according to the invention.
  • Figure 1 shows a tea bag on the right, whose paper only is equipped hydrophobically and with the infusion upwards floats, with part of the bag not wetted by the water becomes.
  • the left teabag whose paper also hydrophilizes is located in the lower part of the vessel and becomes complete wetted. Through the precise setting of an amphiphilic paper property the tea bag made from it can then e.g. are held in the middle of the vessel, where experience has shown that Temperature is very high and the infusion is the fastest.
  • Figure 2 shows the course of the color intensity development of the Extract when infusing a tea bag as a function of time.
  • Curve 1 shows the course of the color development of a Extract from a tea bag, which is only hydrophobic equipped filter material was manufactured.
  • Curve 2 shows the color development of an extract from a tea bag an additional hydrophilized filter material. It is clear the faster color development (curve 2) within about 2 min. observed with the additionally hydrophilized bag.
  • a tea bag is placed in a beaker of boiling water poured over and the liquid with a magnetic stirrer constant kept moving.
  • the tea is infused by a continuously operating pump through a cell into the spectrophotometer. At a fixed wavelength is then dependent on the Time (X-axis) the spectral absorption of light (Y-axis) of the tea infusion.

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A filter material which is impregnated with an amphiphilic substance or with a hydrophilic substance and a hydrophobic substance in order to control its wettability with water and its water absorbency. Independent claims are also included for (a) tea bags made with this filter material; (b) a process for the production of filter material in which the material is treated with substance(s) as above to control its wettability and water absorbency.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Filtermaterial, insbesondere Teebeutel, sowie ein Verfahren zur Herstellung und Verwendung desselben.The invention relates to a filter material, in particular tea bags, and a method for producing and using the same.

Stand der Technik:State of the art:

Üblicherweise werden Filterbeutel für die Kalt- und Heißfiltration, z.B. Teebeutel, Kaffeebeutel (siehe auch DE-C-39 02 298), Filterbeutel für Aromen, Gewürze sowie Kochbeutel z.B. für Reis und Gemüse; Filterpapiere für Tee und Kaffee, für die Getränkeindustrie, für medizinische Anwendungen und sowie zur Filtration von Ölen und Emulsionen aus heißsiegelfähigen und nicht heißsiegelfähigen Filtermaterialien hergestellt.Filter bags for cold and hot filtration, e.g. Tea bags, coffee bags (see also DE-C-39 02 298), filter bags for flavors, spices and cooking bags e.g. for rice and vegetables; Filter papers for tea and coffee, for those Beverage industry, for medical applications and as well Filtration of oils and emulsions from heat sealable and filter materials that are not heat-sealable.

Es ist dabei bekannt, daß hydrophile Filterpapiere unmittelbar nach dem Kontakt mit Wasser ein Quellverhalten zeigen, das sich dahingehend auswirkt, daß das Papier stark Feuchtigkeit absorbiert, eine Quellung der Papierfasern einsetzt und sich dadurch die Anzahl der Öffnungen zwischen den Fasern und die Größe der Öffnungen ändert.It is known that hydrophilic filter papers immediately show a swelling behavior after contact with water that changes affects that the paper absorbs moisture heavily, swelling of the paper fibers begins and itself thereby the number of openings between the fibers and the Size of the openings changes.

Das äußert sich bei einem Teebeutel, der z.B. mit stark ausgasenden Kräutern, Heilpflanzen oder Tee gefüllt ist, darin, daß er aufgrund des entstehenden Gasdruckes beim Übergießen mit heißem Wasser sogar aufplatzen kann.This manifests itself in a tea bag that e.g. with strong outgassing herbs, medicinal plants or tea is filled in that due to the resulting gas pressure when pouring over hot water can even burst.

Darüber hinaus kann bei Verwendung eines solchen hydrophilen Filtermaterials zur Herstellung eines Tee- oder Kaffeefilters durch das starke hydrophile Verhalten des Filtermaterials die Kontaktzeit des Tees bzw. Kaffees mit dem kochenden Wasser stark vermindert werden. Dadurch lassen der Geschmack des Tees bzw. des Kaffees sowie die damit verbundene Farbentwicklung zu wünschen.In addition, when using such a hydrophilic Filter material for making a tea or coffee filter due to the strong hydrophilic behavior of the filter material Contact time of the tea or coffee with the boiling water be greatly reduced. This leaves the taste of the tea or the coffee and the associated color development to wish.

Zur Lösung dieses Problems schlägt beispielsweise die DE 19 51 360.0 A1 die Verwendung von Papieren mit großer Porenweite vor.DE 19 51, for example, proposes to solve this problem 360.0 A1 the use of papers with a large pore size.

Eine weitere Möglichkeit, die Feuchtigkeitsaufnahme der Papierfasern zu verhindern, besteht darin, sie u.a. mit einer Latex-Dispersion zu hydrophobieren, so wie es in der EP 0 632 163 A1 vorgeschlagen wurde, wodurch die Wasseraufnahmefähigkeit praktisch Null wird.Another way to absorb moisture Preventing paper fibers is, among other things, with a To make latex dispersion hydrophobic, as is described in EP 0 632 163 A1 has been proposed, increasing water absorption becomes practically zero.

Ein Nachteil dieser Hydrophobierung besteht jedoch darin, daß die wasserabstoßende Fasereigenschaft bei einer Auslaugung eines daraus gefertigten Teebeutels eine wesentlich größere Zeit in Anspruch nimmt, als bei einem unbehandelten herkömmlichen Beutel.A disadvantage of this hydrophobization is, however, that the water-repellent fiber property during leaching a teabag made from it a much larger one Takes time than an untreated one conventional pouch.

Ein weiterer Nachteil besteht darin, daß so ein Teebeutel, der wegen der Hydrophobierung des Papiers nur schwer benetzt wird, direkt nach dem Aufguß mit heißem Wasser die Tendenz zeigt, so schnell wie möglich zur Wasseroberfläche aufzuschwimmen. Dort ist erfahrungsgemäß die Wassertemperatur geringer als in der Gefäßmitte und im unteren Teil des Gefäßes. Außerdem wird dadurch auch nur ein Teil des Beutels vom Wasser umschlossen, so daß die Auslaugung des Inhaltes verlangsamt wird.Another disadvantage is that such a tea bag, the is difficult to wet because of the hydrophobicity of the paper, immediately after the infusion with hot water shows the tendency so to swim to the water surface as quickly as possible. There experience shows that the water temperature is lower than in the Middle of the vessel and in the lower part of the vessel. Besides, will thereby enclosing only part of the bag with the water, so that the leaching of the content is slowed down.

Ein Tee- oder Kaffeefilter, der aus einem derartigen, hydrophobierten Filtermaterial hergestellt ist, kann die Filtrierzeit des Wassers im Filter so weit erhöhen, daß bei einem maschinellen Aufguß die Gefahr besteht, daß der Filter überläuft.A tea or coffee filter made from such a is made hydrophobic filter material, the Increase the filtering time of the water in the filter so far that a machine infusion there is a risk that the filter overflows.

Die US-A-4 289 580 beschreibt ein heißsiegelfähiges Material für Teebeutel, dessen Heißsiegelschicht zur Verbesserung der Teediffusion strukturiert und zur Verbesserung der Benetzbarkeit mit einem Netzmittel auf Polyoxyethylenbasis behandelt ist.US-A-4 289 580 describes a heat sealable material for tea bags, the heat seal layer to improve the Structured tea diffusion and to improve wettability treated with a wetting agent based on polyoxyethylene is.

Die EP-0 011 968 (A1) beschreibt einen aus Polypropylenfasern bestehenden oder Polypropylenfasern enthaltenden Beutel für Waschmittel, der mit einem wasserlöslichen Material oder einem entfernbaren wasserunlöslichen Material beschichtet ist.EP-0 011 968 (A1) describes one made of polypropylene fibers existing bags or bags containing polypropylene fibers Detergent made with a water-soluble material or a removable water-insoluble material is coated.

Die GB-1 307 637 beschreibt einen Infusionsbeutel für Getränke, der sich unter Einfluß von heißem Wasser öffnet. Der durch heißes Wasser zu öffnende Verschluß des Beutels besteht beispielsweise aus Gelatine, einem Alginsäuresalz oder -ester, Methylzellulose, Carboxymethylzellulose oder einer Mischung hiervon.GB-1 307 637 describes an infusion bag for drinks, which opens under the influence of hot water. The through hot water opening closure of the bag is made for example from gelatin, an alginic acid salt or ester, Methyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose or a mixture of this.

Die US-A-4 713 285 beschreibt ein Glasfaserfiltermaterial zur Verwendung unter Hochtemperaturbedingungen, z.B. als Filter in der Automobilindustrie zum Filtieren von Heißluft aus Lacktrocknungsöfen. Die Fasermatrix enthält ein in kaltem Wasser unlösliches, in heißem Wasser lösliches organisches Bindemittel.US-A-4 713 285 describes a glass fiber filter material for Use under high temperature conditions, e.g. as a filter in the automotive industry for filtering hot air Paint drying ovens. The fiber matrix contains one in cold Organic water insoluble, hot water soluble Binder.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt somit die Aufgabe zugrunde, durch Steuerung der Wasserbenetzbarkeit und Wasseraufnahmefähigkeit des Filtermaterials, d.h. durch eine geeignete Behandlung des Filtermaterials, ein Zusammenspiel zwischen hydrophoben und hydrophilen Eigenschaften (amphiphil) des Filtermaterials zu erreichen, so daß ein Filtermaterial erhalten wird, bei dem nach Verarbeitung zu einem Aufgußbeutel oder zu einem Filter die oben geschilderten Nachteile vermieden werden. Weitere Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines derartigen Filtermaterials anzugeben.The present invention is therefore based on the object by controlling water wettability and water absorption of the filter material, i.e. through appropriate treatment of the filter material, an interplay between hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties (amphiphilic) of the To achieve filter material, so that a filter material is obtained in which after processing into an infusion bag or avoided the disadvantages described above for a filter become. Another object of the present invention is a Process for producing such a filter material specify.

Gegenstand einer Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung ist somit das Filtermaterial gemäß Anspruch 1. Bevorzugte Ausführungsformen dieses Filtermaterials sind in den Unteransprüchen 2 bis 11 sowie im Anspruch 12 dargestellt.One embodiment of the present invention is the subject thus the filter material according to claim 1. Preferred Embodiments of this filter material are shown in FIGS Subclaims 2 to 11 and in claim 12.

Weiterer Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung ist ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines derartigen Filtermaterials gemäß Patentanspruch 13, sowie Verwendung desselben.Another object of the present invention is a Process for producing such a filter material according to claim 13, and use of the same.

Das erfindungsgemäße Filtermaterial, das mit einer hydrophilen und einer hydrophoben Substanz imprägniert ist, hat zweckmäßigerweise ein Flächengewicht zwischen 10-120 g/m2, bevorzugt 12-40 g/m2, wobei das Filtermaterial nicht heißsiegelfähig oder auch heißsiegelfähig sein kann.The filter material according to the invention, which is impregnated with a hydrophilic and a hydrophobic substance, expediently has a basis weight between 10-120 g / m 2 , preferably 12-40 g / m 2 , it being possible for the filter material not to be heat-sealable or heat-sealable.

Das erfindungsgemäße Filtermaterial besitzt eine gesteuerte Wasserbenetzbarkeit und Wasseraufnahmefähigkeit. Unter dem Begriff "gesteuerte Wasserbenetzbarkeit und Wasseraufnahmefähigkeit" wird hier und im folgenden verstanden, daß das Filtermaterial eine Wasserbenetzbarkeit und Wasseraufnahmefähigkeit besitzt, die zwischen denjenigen eines vollständig hydrophobierten Filtermaterials (0 %) und denjenigen eines hydrophilen Filtermaterials (100 %) liegt. Zweckmäßigerweise besitzt das erfindungsgemäße Filtermaterial eine Wasserbenetzbarkeit und Wasseraufnahmefähigkeit im Bereich von 10 % bis 90 %, vorzugsweise im Bereich von 10 % bis 50 %. Die Wasserbenetzbarkeit und Wasseraufnahmefähigkeit läßt sich beispielsweise mithilfe eines Saughöhentests bestimmen, d.h. je hydrophiler das Filtermaterial ist, (wenn der Anteil an Hydrophilierungsmittel größer ist) desto höher ist die Saughöhe. Erfindungsgemäß wurde der Saughöhentest unter den Bedingungen gemäß DIN 53106 (synonym zu ISO 8787) durchgeführt.The filter material according to the invention has a controlled one Water wettability and water absorption. Under the Term "controlled water wettability and water absorption capacity" it is understood here and below that the Filter material has water wettability and water absorption capacity owns one between those completely hydrophobic filter material (0%) and one hydrophilic filter material (100%). Conveniently The filter material according to the invention has water wettability and water absorption in the range of 10% to 90%, preferably in the range of 10% to 50%. The Water wettability and water absorption capacity can be e.g. using a suction level test, i.e. ever the filter material is more hydrophilic (if the proportion of hydrophilizing agent is larger) the higher the suction height. According to the suction level test was carried out under the conditions according to DIN 53106 (synonymous with ISO 8787).

Als zur Imprägnierung des Filtermaterials verwendbare, hydrophobe Substanzen kommen unter anderem in Frage:As usable for impregnating the filter material, Hydrophobic substances are among others:

Styrol-Maleinsäureanhydrid-Copolymere, Styrol-Butadien-Copolymere, Polystyrol (PS), Polyethylen (PE), Polypropylen (PP), Polyvinylchlorid (PVC), Polyvinylacetat (PVAc), Polyacrylamid, Polymethacrylate, Polyacrylate, Polytetrafluorethylen (PTFE), Polyvinylidenchlorid (PVDC), Polyvinylidenfluorid (PVDF), Siliconharze, Terpenharze, Ketonharze, Cumaronharze, Styrol-Acrylsäure-Copolymere, wie n-Butylacrylat-Styrol-Copolymer, Ethylcellulose (EC), Celluloseacetat und Dimethylpolysiloxane, vorzugsweise Styrol-Maleinsäureanhydrid-Copolymere, Styrol-Butadien-Copolymere und Styrol-Acrylsäure-Copolymere, insbesondere n-Butylacrylat-Styrol-Copolymer.Styrene-maleic anhydride copolymers, styrene-butadiene copolymers, Polystyrene (PS), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyvinyl acetate (PVAc), Polyacrylamide, polymethacrylates, polyacrylates, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), silicone resins, terpene resins, ketone resins, Coumarone resins, styrene-acrylic acid copolymers, such as n-butyl acrylate-styrene copolymer, Ethyl cellulose (EC), cellulose acetate and Dimethylpolysiloxanes, preferably styrene-maleic anhydride copolymers, Styrene-butadiene copolymers and styrene-acrylic acid copolymers, especially n-butyl acrylate-styrene copolymer.

Als zur Imprägnierung des Filtermaterials verwendbare, hydrophile Substanzen kommen unter anderem in Frage:As usable for impregnating the filter material, Hydrophilic substances are among others:

Polyethylenglykole (PEG), Methylcellulose (MC), Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC), Hydroxypropylcellulose (HPC), Hydroxypropyl-methylcellulose-phthalat (HPMCP), Polyvinylpyrrolidon (PVP), Polyvinylalkohol (PVA), Polyacrylsäuren, Gelatine, Alginate und Sulfosuccinate, vorzugsweise Sulfosuccinate, insbesondere Natriumdialkylsulfosuccinat.Polyethylene glycols (PEG), methyl cellulose (MC), hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC), hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC), Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose phthalate (HPMCP), polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polyacrylic acids, Gelatin, alginates and sulfosuccinates, preferably Sulfosuccinates, especially sodium dialkyl sulfosuccinate.

Die Zugabemenge ist bei den hydrophoben Substanzen zweckmäßigerweise 0,5 - 20 %, vorzugsweise 10 %, und bei den hydrophilen Substanzen zweckmäßigerweise 0,01-5%, vorzugsweise 0,05%, bezogen auf das Papiergewicht.The amount added is for the hydrophobic substances expediently 0.5-20%, preferably 10%, and in the hydrophilic substances expediently 0.01-5%, preferably 0.05%, based on the paper weight.

Bei der Verwendung des Filtermaterials als Teebeutel beträgt die Zugabemenge vorzugsweise 0,05% hydrophiler und 10 % hydrophober Substanzen. When using the filter material as a tea bag the amount added preferably 0.05% hydrophilic and 10% hydrophobic substances.

Bei dem Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Filtermaterials mit gesteuerter Wasserbenetzbarkeit und Wasseraufnahmefähigkeit gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung wird ein Filtermaterial mit einer hydrophoben und einer hydrophilen Substanz behandelt.In the process of producing a filter material with Controlled water wettability and water absorption According to the present invention, a filter material with one hydrophobic and one treated hydrophilic substance.

Im allgemeinen erfolgt die Herstellung eines Filtermaterials nach auf dem einschlägigen Fachgebiet bekannter Weise durch Aufbringen einer wäßrigen Suspension von Naturfasern und/oder synthetischen Fasern auf ein Papiermaschinensieb.A filter material is generally produced in a manner known in the relevant art Application of an aqueous suspension of natural fibers and / or synthetic fibers on a paper machine wire.

Im Falle der Produktion eines heißsiegelfähigen Papiers werden in einer zweiten Stufe die heißsiegelfähigen, synthetischen Fasern auf der ersten Schicht abgelagert und durch einen nachfolgenden Trocknungsprozeß die synthetischen Fasern angeschmolzen, so daß sie sich mit den Naturfasern der ersten Schicht verbinden.In the case of producing a heat sealable paper in a second stage, the heat-sealable, synthetic Fibers deposited on the first layer and by a subsequent one Drying process melted the synthetic fibers, so that it deals with the natural fibers of the first layer connect.

Um das Filtermaterial im Rahmen des erfindungegemäßen Verfahrens mit einer hydrophoben und einer hydrophilen Substanz zu behandeln, bieten sich während des Produktionsprozesses verschiedene Verfahrensstufen als Zugabeort der hydrophoben und hydrophilen Substanzen an:

  • 1) Die Zugabe der hydrophoben und hydrophilen Substanzen kann beispielsweise in der Masse vor dem Stoffauflauf der Papiermaschine erfolgen.
  • 2) Ferner kann die Zugabe der hydrophoben und hydrophilen Substanzen in der Leimpresse (wäßrige Lösung, Emulsion, Dispersion) während des Produktionsprozesses erfolgen.
  • 3) Des weiteren besteht die Möglichkeit der Zugabe im Rahmen weiterer Verfahrensstufen, z.B. beim Sprühbalken oder bei der Befeuchtungseinrichtung am Ende des Produktionsprozesses.
  • In order to treat the filter material with a hydrophobic and a hydrophilic substance as part of the process according to the invention, various process steps are available during the production process as the place of addition of the hydrophobic and hydrophilic substances:
  • 1) The hydrophobic and hydrophilic substances can be added, for example, in bulk before the headbox of the paper machine.
  • 2) Furthermore, the hydrophobic and hydrophilic substances can be added in the size press (aqueous solution, emulsion, dispersion) during the production process.
  • 3) There is also the possibility of adding in the course of further process stages, for example in the spray bar or in the moistening device at the end of the production process.
  • Das erfindungsgemäß hergestellte Filtermaterial läßt sich hervorragend zur Herstellung von Filtern zur wäßrigen Heiß- oder Kaltfiltration, Filterbeuteln für Getränke oder Aromen, Kochbeuteln, Filtern für medizinische Anwendungen sowie von Filtern zur Filtration von Emulsionen oder Ölen verwenden.The filter material produced according to the invention can be excellent for the production of filters for aqueous hot or cold filtration, filter bags for drinks or flavors, Cooking bags, filters for medical applications and of Use filters to filter emulsions or oils.

    Bevorzugt verwendbar ist das erfindungsgemäße Filtermaterial zur Herstellung von Teebeuteln. Gegenstand einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung ist folglich ein aus dem erfindungsgemäßen Filtermaterial hergestellter Teebeutel.The filter material according to the invention can preferably be used for the production of tea bags. Preferred subject Embodiment of the present invention is thus one of the tea bag produced according to the filter material according to the invention.

    Kurze Beschreibung der Figuren:Brief description of the figures:

    Figur 1 zeigt rechts einen Teebeutel, dessen Papier nur hydrophob ausgerüstet ist und bei dem Aufguß nach oben schwimmt, wobei ein Teil des Beutels vom Wasser nicht benetzt wird.Figure 1 shows a tea bag on the right, whose paper only is equipped hydrophobically and with the infusion upwards floats, with part of the bag not wetted by the water becomes.

    Der linke Teebeutel, dessen Papier zusätzlich hydrophiliert ist, befindet sich im unteren Teil des Gefäßes und wird völlig benetzt. Durch die genaue Einstellung einer amphiphilen Papiereigenschaft kann der daraus gefertigte Teebeutel dann z.B. in der Gefäßmitte gehalten werden, wo erfahrungsgemäß die Temperatur sehr hoch ist und die Infusion am schnellsten erfolgt.The left teabag, whose paper also hydrophilizes is located in the lower part of the vessel and becomes complete wetted. Through the precise setting of an amphiphilic paper property the tea bag made from it can then e.g. are held in the middle of the vessel, where experience has shown that Temperature is very high and the infusion is the fastest.

    Figur 2 zeigt den Verlauf der Farbintensitätsentwicklung des Extraktes beim Aufguß eines Teebeutels als Funktion der Zeit.Figure 2 shows the course of the color intensity development of the Extract when infusing a tea bag as a function of time.

    Die Kurve 1 zeigt den Verlauf der Farbentwicklung eines Extraktes aus einem Teebeutel, der aus einem nur hydrophob ausgerüsteten Filtermaterial gefertigt wurde. Die Kurve 2 zeigt die Farbentwicklung eines Extraktes aus einem Teebeutel aus einem zusätzlich hydrophilierten Filtermaterial. Deutlich ist die schnellere Farbentwicklung (Kurve 2) innerhalb etwa 2 min. beim zusätzlich hydrophilierten Beutel zu beobachten.Curve 1 shows the course of the color development of a Extract from a tea bag, which is only hydrophobic equipped filter material was manufactured. Curve 2 shows the color development of an extract from a tea bag an additional hydrophilized filter material. It is clear the faster color development (curve 2) within about 2 min. observed with the additionally hydrophilized bag.

    Die Entwicklung der Farbe, die zugleich Hand in Hand mit einer Geschmacksentwicklung verläuft, ist gerade innerhalb der ersten 2 min. wichtig, da die gewohnheitsmäßigen Aufbrühzeiten der Teetrinker sich mehr und mehr verkürzen.The development of color that goes hand in hand with one Flavor development is just within the first 2 min. important because the usual brewing times of the Tea drinkers are shortening themselves more and more.

    Erläuterung der Meßmethode für die Farbentwicklung:Explanation of the measurement method for color development:

    Ein Teebeutel wird in einem Becherglas mit kochendem Wasser übergossen und die Flüssigkeit mit einem Magnetrührer konstant in Bewegung gehalten.A tea bag is placed in a beaker of boiling water poured over and the liquid with a magnetic stirrer constant kept moving.

    Durch eine kontinuierlich arbeitende Pumpe wird der Teeaufguß durch eine Zelle in das Spektralphotometer geführt. Bei einer festgelegten Wellenlänge wird dann in der Abhängigkeit von der Zeit (X-Achse) die spektrale Absorption des Lichtes (Y-Achse) des Teeaufgusses bestimmt.The tea is infused by a continuously operating pump through a cell into the spectrophotometer. At a fixed wavelength is then dependent on the Time (X-axis) the spectral absorption of light (Y-axis) of the tea infusion.

    Claims (15)

    1. Filter material, characterized in that it is treated with a hydrophilic substance and a hydrophobic substance to control the water wettability and water absorption capability.
    2. Filter material according to Claim 1, characterized in that the filter material has a basis weight between 10 and 120 g/m2.
    3. Filter material according to Claim 2, characterized in that the filter material has a basis weight between 12 and 40 g/m2.
    4. Filter material according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hydrophobic substance is selected from at least one of the following substances: styrene-maleic anhydride copolymers, styrene-butadiene copolymers, styrene-acrylic acid copolymers, polystyrene (PS), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyvinyl acetate (PVAc), polyacrylamide, polymethacrylates, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), silicone resins, terpene resins, ketone resins, coumarone resins, ethylcellulose (EC), cellulose acetate and dimethylpolysiloxanes.
    5. Filter material according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hydrophilic substance is selected from at least one of the following substances: polyethylene glycols (PEG), methylcellulose (MC), hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC), hydroxypropylcellulose (HPC), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate (HPMCP), polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polyacrylic acids, gelatin, alginates and sulphosuccinates.
    6. Filter material according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hydrophobic substance was applied in an amount of 0.5 to 20%, based on the paper basis weight.
    7. Filter material according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hydrophobic substance was applied in an amount of 10%, based on the paper basis weight.
    8. Filter material according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hydrophilic substance was applied in an amount of 0.01 to 5%, based on the paper basis weight.
    9. Filter material according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hydrophilic substance was applied in an amount of 0.05%, based on the paper basis weight.
    10. Filter material according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is heat-sealable.
    11. Filter material according to any of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it is non-heat-sealable.
    12. Tea bag manufactured from a filter material according to any of the preceding claims.
    13. Process for producing a filter material, characterized in that the filter material is treated with a hydrophobic substance and a hydrophilic substance to control the water wettability and water absorption capability.
    14. Use of a filter material according to any of Claims 1 to 11 for manufacturing filters for aqueous hot or cold filtration, filter bags for beverages or aromas, boil-in-the-bag bags, filters for medical applications and also filters for filtering emulsions or oils.
    15. Use according to Claim 14, characterized in that the filter material is used for manufacturing tea bags, tea filters, coffee bags and coffee filters.
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