摘要 |
A sized staple fiber product that disperses quickly, thoroughly and uniforml y in water is particularly useful in the manufacture of gypsum board by the slurr y process. An aqueous chemical size composiiton on the surface of the fibers contains a hi gh level of surfactant and can contain a polymer film former and a biocide. Preferably, the fiber is chopped glass fiber. Novel sizing composition and methods of making and usin g the fiber are also disclosed. |