Issue 19/2017 - A variety of eco-grade materials enhance the color and performance of paper products

A variety of eco-grade materials enhance the color and performance
of papermaking products Archroma recently showcased its food contact dye - Cartasol?, at the 2017 China International Paper Science and Technology Exhibition (CIPTE
).
。 The range includes a wide range of superior cationic direct dyes that combine excellent direct dyeing and colorfastness to bleeding, cleaner white water, and minimize the need for fixants, reducing costs and production difficulties, providing papermakers with regulatory options, in addition to helping them reduce wastewater loads, thereby improving cost-effectiveness and environmental friendliness
of their products.

In addition, there is a waterproof and oil-repellent (grease) treatment on the packaging surface - Cartaguard?, which can provide a strong and long-lasting waterproof and oil-repellent effect, suitable for fast food boxes and packaging, pet food packaging, laminated paper trays, soup boxes and other products
.
The range includes an additive product with an optimized formulation for the production of molded pulp packaging and can also be added to wet end thick pulps
.

Adhesive control agents that help improve recycling and production efficiency – Cartaspers PLH liquids can easily and effectively control the deposition of resins and adhesives, especially in various water-soft pulp and paper environments
.
Actual tests in pulp mills have shown that the product is easier to apply, has higher performance and more cost-saving effects than other sediment control systems
.