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Paper & Pulp Processing Chemicals

Paper & Pulp Processing Chemicals

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Paper & Pulp Processing

We provide engineering and EPC solutions for paper and pulp processing plants, optimizing chemical use, improving production efficiency, and ensuring sustainable, high-performance operations tailored to each facility’s needs.

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Pulping & Bleaching Chemicals

Sodium Hydroxide NaOH

This powerful alkaline chemical breaks down lignin bonds in wood chips, allowing the cellulose fibers to separate easily during the chemical pulping.

Sodium Sulfide (Na₂S)

A key component in the Kraft process that works effectively with caustic soda to dissolve lignin while preserving the strength of cellulose fibers.

Chlorine Dioxide (ClO₂)

An effective bleaching agent used to brighten pulp by selectively oxidizing lignin without damaging the strength of the cellulose fiber structure itself.

Hydrogen Peroxide (H₂O₂)

A versatile bleaching chemical used to increase the brightness of mechanical pulp and provide a final whitening stage for chemical pulp varieties.

Anthraquinone (C₁₄H₈O₂)

A specialized organic catalyst added to the cooking liquor to accelerate the pulping process and improve the overall yield of the pulp.

​Chelating Agents Chemicals

These chemicals bind with metal ions like iron and manganese to prevent them from interfering with the bleaching chemicals' efficiency & brightness.

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Sizing & Functional Chemicals

Alkyl Ketene Dimer (AKD)

A synthetic internal sizing agent that provides permanent water resistance to paper by reacting chemically with the cellulose fibers during the drying.

Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride (ASA)

A high-speed internal sizing chemical that offers rapid development of water repellency, making it ideal for modern, fast-moving paper machine operations.

Rosin Size Additive

A traditional natural resin frequently used in acidic or neutral papermaking to control liquid penetration and improve the overall surface properties of the paper.

Wet Strength Resins

Polymeric additives that create water-resistant cross-links between fibers, allowing products like paper towels to maintain their integrity even when completely saturated.

Dry Strength Additives

Specialized polymers that enhance the natural hydrogen bonding between fibers, increasing the tensile strength and surface pick resistance of the finished paper.

Optical Brighteners

Fluorescent chemicals that absorb ultraviolet light and efficiently re-emit it as blue light, making the paper appear much whiter and significantly more brilliant.

Coating & Surface Treatment Chemicals

Kaolin Clay Powder

A natural white mineral used as a coating pigment to improve the smoothness, opacity, and ink receptivity of high-quality printing papers.

Calcium Carbonate

A widely used filler and coating pigment that enhances paper brightness and provides a porous surface structure ideal for modern inkjet printing.

Titanium Dioxide Pigment

A high-performance white pigment offering exceptional opacity and brightness, allowing production of very thin yet completely opaque paper.

Styrene Butadiene Latex

​A synthetic binder used in coating formulations to glue pigment particles to the paper surface and provide flexibility and water resistance.

Polyvinyl Alcohol Solution

A water-soluble polymer widely used in paper industry as a co-binder and surface sizing agent to improve the strength and barrier properties of the paper.

Rheology Modifiers

Chemicals that control the flow of coating colors, ensuring even application and consistent quality during high-speed coating processes.

Retention & Drainage Aids

Polyacrylamides Polymers

Long-chain polymers that help retain fine particles and fillers on the paper web while significantly increasing the rate of drainage.

Bentonite Clay Powder

A micro-particle additive used in tandem with polymers to improve the retention of small fibers and fillers in the forming section.

Aluminum Sulfate (Alum)

A traditional chemical used to control charge, improve retention, and help fix sizing agents and dyes to the cellulose fiber surfaces.

Polyamines Polymers

Long-chain polymers that help retain fine particles and fillers on the paper web while increasing the rate of drainage.

Silica Microgels Powder

Structured particles with cationic polymers enhance retention and drainage without compromising paper formation.

​Polydadmac Polymer

A highly cationic liquid polymer used for charge neutralization and to control pitch and stickies that can cause spots in the paper.

Defoamers & Deaerators

Silicone-Based Defoamers

High-performance chemicals that collapse surface foam and release trapped air, preventing pinholes and improving machine drainage.

Oil-Based Defoamers

Cost-effective additives used to control foam in the pulping and bleaching stages, where high temperatures and chemical concentrations often create stability.

Fatty Alcohols Additive

​Organic compounds used to control surface foam in the paper machine wet end, offering good biodegradability and low impact on sizing.

Deaeration Chemicals

Specialized chemicals designed to remove microscopic air bubbles trapped within the pulp slurry, ensuring a more uniform sheet formation and better strength.

thoxylated Surfactants

Surface-active agents used to lower the surface tension of the process water, preventing the formation of stable foam bubbles during papermaking.

Water-Based Defoamers

Eco-friendly alternatives to oil-based products that control foam in papermaking applications without leaving residues on the paper.

Water Treatment & Biocides

Oxidizing Biocides

Fast-acting chemicals like bromine or chlorine that effectively kill bacteria and fungi by disrupting their cellular processes in the process water treatment systems.

Non-Oxidizing Biocides

Specialized chemicals that deeply penetrate biofilms to eliminate resistant microorganisms, preventing the buildup of slime that leads to paper breaks and spots.

Coagulant Chemicals

Highly charged chemicals used to clump together dissolved organic materials and fine particles so they can be easily removed during water clarification.

Flocculant Chemicals

Specialized high molecular weight polymers that collect fine particles into larger clusters, allowing efficient removal of solids from the mill’s wastewater.

Scale Inhibitor Chemicals

Chemicals that prevent the precipitation of minerals like calcium carbonate, keeping pipes and heat exchangers clean and maintaining efficient mill operations.

Corrosion Inhibitors

Specialty chemical additives that form a protective layer on metal surfaces, preventing aggressive process chemicals from damaging the mill’s mechanical equipment.

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