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Bleaching Agents

Sodium Hypochlorite

Sodium Hypochlorite

Sodium Hypochlorite

  • An oxidizing agent used in initial bleaching stages to break down lignin.
  • 10–15% NaOCl, pH 11–13, yellow-green liquid

Peracetic Acid

Sodium Hypochlorite

Sodium Hypochlorite

  • A strong oxidizer used in eco-friendly bleaching processes.
  • 15% solution, pH <2, strong vinegar-like odour

Ozone (O₃)

Sodium Hypochlorite

Enzyme-based Bleaching Agents

  • Applied in ECF/TCF bleaching for delignification.
  • Used at 0.5–1.5% consistency, highly reactive gas

Enzyme-based Bleaching Agents

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Enzyme-based Bleaching Agents

  • Xylanase enzymes used to enhance brightness and reduce chemical consumption.
  • Active at pH 5–8, 50–60°C optimal temperature

Magnesium Hydroxide

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  • Used as a pH buffer and mild bleaching agent to reduce corrosion.
  • ≥95% purity, slurry pH 10.5–11.5

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Sizing Agents

Sizing Agents

Styrene Maleic Anhydride (SMA)

Styrene Maleic Anhydride (SMA)

  • Improve surface strength and ink holdout on paper.
  • Solid content ~30%, anionic, light yellow color

Styrene Maleic Anhydride (SMA)

Styrene Maleic Anhydride (SMA)

Styrene Maleic Anhydride (SMA)

  • Enhances ink jet printability and water resistance.
  • 25–35% solids, anionic, pH 7–8

Cationic Rosin Size

Styrene Maleic Anhydride (SMA)

Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)

  • Used for acid sizing systems to enhance internal sizing.
  • 20–30% solids, pH 4.5–5.5

Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)

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Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)

  • Improves water resistance and surface cohesion.
  • MW ~40,000, water soluble, pH 5–7

Surface Sizing Starch

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  • Improves printability and controls dusting when applied at the size press.
  • Viscosity 50–500 cps, solids 10–12%

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Fillers & Pigments

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate

  • Provides higher brightness and improved printing surface.
  • Particle size <2 µm, brightness >95%, CaCO₃ >98%

Zinc Oxide

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate

  • Enhances optical properties and offers antimicrobial protection.
  • ≥99.5% purity, particle size <0.5 µm

Bentonite Clay

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate

Bentonite Clay

  • Improves print smoothness and reduces dusting.
  • Particle size ~1–2 µm, moisture <10%

Barium Sulfate

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Bentonite Clay

  • Used for high-opacity and high-density applications.
  • ≥98% purity, whiteness >94%, pH neutral

Synthetic Silica

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  • Improves ink absorption and high-end print quality.
  • Surface area >300 m²/g, amorphous white powder

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Binders & Strength Additives

Cationic Starch

Glyoxylated Polyacrylamide

Latex Binders (e.g., SBR)

  • Enhances internal strength and retention.
  • Cationic degree 0.02–0.05, moisture <10%

Latex Binders (e.g., SBR)

Glyoxylated Polyacrylamide

Latex Binders (e.g., SBR)

  • Provide flexibility and surface strength in coated papers.
  • Solids ~50%, pH 7–9, milky white emulsion

Glyoxylated Polyacrylamide

Glyoxylated Polyacrylamide

Glyoxylated Polyacrylamide

  • Improves dry strength through covalent bonding with fibres.
  • MW >500,000, pH 5–6, solids 10–15%

Gelatin

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Glyoxylated Polyacrylamide

  • Used as a biodegradable binder with film-forming properties.
  • Viscosity 200–800 cps, bloom strength 150–300

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Wet & Dry Strength Resins

Glyoxalated Polyacrylamide

Glyoxalated Polyacrylamide

Glyoxalated Polyacrylamide

  • Enhances dry strength without compromising wet strength.
  • MW >400,000, solids 10–15%

Polyvinylamine (PVAm)

Glyoxalated Polyacrylamide

Glyoxalated Polyacrylamide

  • Forms ionic bonds with fibers to boost dry strength.
  • 20–30% solids, pH 6–7, viscosity 300–1000 cps

Polyethyleneimine (PEI)

Glyoxalated Polyacrylamide

Urea-formaldehyde Resins

  • Acts as a wet strength agent via thermoset networks.
  • 50% solids, cationic, pH 10–11

Urea-formaldehyde Resins

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Urea-formaldehyde Resins

  • Cost-effective resin used in tissues and towels.
  • 60% solids, formaldehyde <0.1%

Glyoxal-based Resins

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  • Provide controlled wet strength with reduced formaldehyde.
  • 40–50% solids, low VOC, pH 3–5

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Defoamers & Retention Aids

EO/PO Block Copolymer Defoamers

Calcium Stearate-based Defoamers

Calcium Stearate-based Defoamers

  • Non-silicone defoamers with rapid foam knockdown.
  • 100% active, viscosity 500–800 cps, pH 6–7.

Calcium Stearate-based Defoamers

Calcium Stearate-based Defoamers

Calcium Stearate-based Defoamers

  • Effective foam control in alkaline systems.
  • ~50% solids, melting point ~150°C

Polyethylene Oxide (PEO)

Calcium Stearate-based Defoamers

Polyethylene Oxide (PEO)

  • Used for fine particle retention in the wet-end.
  • MW ~4 million, pH 7–9, white powder

Cationic Polyacrylamides

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Polyethylene Oxide (PEO)

  • Enhance filler/fiber retention in paper machines.
  • Cationic charge 5–10%, MW ~8 million

Microparticle Systems

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  • Used in dual polymer systems for drainage & retention.
  • Particle size <0.1 µm (colloidal silica), pH 9–10

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