Etherified dicyandiamide condensation copolymer as a wet-end additive for papermaking

Dicyandiamide-formaldehyde condensation copolymer was synthesized and used as a wet-end additive for papermaking. The retention of fibers and fines was used as a performance index. Factors were evaluated governing the performance of the polymer, including polymer dosage, pH and mixing time. The optimum dosage of the polymer was found to be 0.03% under the conditions. Overall, the polymer was effective in improving the drainage, as well as the retention of fibers and fines in papermaking process.