Pulp and Paper Chemicals

How to select and buy chemicals used for pulp and paper products
By Howard Robertson You can use a variety of paper chemicals for the retention of pulp, enhancement of surface properties and strength of paper. Depending on the quality of pulp and chemicals, you can produce papers of different grades. Each grade of paper requires a specific combination of ingredients such as acids or bases, sizing agents, dry strength adhesives (starch, gum), wet strength resins, fillers (clay, CaCO3), dyes and pigments, drainage aids and optical brighteners.
 

Some of the important parameters you must consider before buying paper-making chemicals are:

1. Type or grade of paper required
2. Type of pulp and paper chemicals required to produce that grade
3. Process followed for paper manufacturing

Analyze your requirements to choose appropriate pulp and paper chemicals

There is a variety of chemical products for the pulp and paper industry. Some of the products for paper making include agalitie or talc, alum, aisbestine, blanc fixe, sodium silicate and titania. Pulp chemicals include anthraquinone, caustic soda, chlorine dioxide, chlorine gas and hydrogen peroxide.
Try: You can get information on different chemicals used in paper making and their application at Paper on Web. Conservation Online is another resource that provides more information on pulping, bleaching and paper processing. Moreover, paperonline explains different grades of paper and provides information on different operations of a paper production process.

Find pulp and paper chemical manufacturers

Once you understand your requirements, you are ready to select the specific manufacturer to buy the right kind of pulp and paper chemicals.
Try: Bastech manufactures a variety of chemicals used in the paper industry. You can buy chemicals used in paper manufacturing such as acids, solvents, flame retardants, oils, resins and starches from The Chemical Company. In addition, you can request a sample of a digester and coating additives from MeadWestvaco Corporation that helps in reducing coating scratches and enhancing penetration of wood chips.

Find an online retailer for pulp and paper chemicals

You can visit various online retailers to select appropriate pulp and paper chemicals from many different manufacturers.
Try: When you register at Kalamazoo Paper Chemicals, the company assists you in finding an appropriate chemical that suits your requirements. Moreover, you can get a list of pulp and paper chemical suppliers and distributors at ThomasNet and Chemical Register.

• Handle pulping chemicals carefully as they may cause eye and skin irritation.
• Select a pulp and paper chemicals manufacturer that provides good technical support to reduce the effects of harmful chemicals on the environment.