Process for preparing microcapsules by polymerization of urea and formaldehyde in the presence of gum arabic

摘要

A capsule solution is prepared by polymerizing urea and formaldehyde in the presence of gum arabic to thereby form a urea-formaldehyde resin wall around a hydrophobic oily solution. The use of gum arabic reduces the viscosity of the capsule solution, the capsule solution which is obtained is particularly suitable for preparing pressure sensitive recording sheets.