Publisher's Synopsis
Paper and pulp chemicals represent more than a USD10 billion a year global industry. This new publication describes more than 7,500 paper and pulp chemicals used in every aspect of paper and pulp manufacture. The information has been researched and organized by function, application area, and chemical composition. These chemicals can be divided into four major categories: manufacturing aids internal additives surface finishing additives effluent treatment chemicals. This reference profiles trade name and generic chemical additives that serve the following functions in all aspects of the manufacturing process: Binders, biocides/slimicides, bleaching agents. Coagulants, coating polymers, creping aids, defoamers, deinking agents, dispersants, drainage/retention aids, dry strength additives, dyes/pigments, effluent treatment aids, fillers, flocculants, fluorochemicals, formation aids, grease/oil repellents, optical brighteners, pitch and deposit control agents, pulping specialties, release agents, resins, sizing agents, water repellents, wet-web strength additives. (Also available in Print) (UK orders add VAT)
