| abstract |
The present disclosure relates to a sizing composition that may comprise from 40 wt% to 85 wt% starch based on dry components, from 10 wt% to 40 wt% cationic multivalent salt based on dry components, and from 1 wt% to 15 wt% inorganic pigment selected from calcium carbonate, swellable clay, or a combination of calcium carbonate and swellable clay. |