Cut resistant paper and paper articles and method for making same
First Claim
1. A file folder comprising a paper web including cellulosic fibers and expanded microspheres, the paper web having a density of from about 7.0 to about 12.0 lb/3000 ft2/mil and a caliper after calendering of from about 11.0 to about 18.0 mils wherein the paper web is reverse die cut and the folder has reverse die cut edges which exhibit an improved resistance to inflicting cuts upon human skin.
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Abstract
The specification discloses a method for making a paper material having a reduced tendency to cut human skin. The method includes providing a papermaking furnish containing cellulosic fibers and from about 0.5 to about 5.0 wt % by weight dry basis expandable microspheres, forming a paperboard web from the papermaking furnish, drying the web, and calendaring the web to a caliper of from about 11.0 to about 18.0 mils and a density ranging from about 7.0 to about 12.0 lb/3000 ft2/mil. Papers formed according to the method and articles formed therefrom are also disclosed.
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- 1. A file folder comprising a paper web including cellulosic fibers and expanded microspheres, the paper web having a density of from about 7.0 to about 12.0 lb/3000 ft2/mil and a caliper after calendering of from about 11.0 to about 18.0 mils wherein the paper web is reverse die cut and the folder has reverse die cut edges which exhibit an improved resistance to inflicting cuts upon human skin.
- 13. A file folder comprising a paper web including cellulosic fibers and expanded microspheres, the paper web having a density of from about 7.0 to about 12.0 lb/3000 ft2/mil and a caliper after calendaring of from about 11.0 to about 18.0 mils wherein the file folder includes at least one reverse die cut edge, which exhibits an improved resistance to inflicting cuts upon human skin.
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