An overview of the paper chemicals industry - part 7 miscellaneous additives

摘要

Dry strength additives are used in paper manufacture to increase fold and tensile burst strength by enhancing bonding between the fibers. The added strength resulting from use of such additives also allows the fiber content of paper of be decreased, thereby increasing the yield of paper from pulp. As dry strength is increased, the thickness of paper can be significantly reduced. This is an important economic factor in publication grade papers.