Deposits of organic contaminants, pitch (organic lignins) and stickies (synthetic adhesives), can cause serious maintenance, production and quality issues in the paper making process from the pulp mill to the paper machine. EP Minerals' Celasorb™ diatomaceous earth (DE) is the ideal solution for pitch and stickies treatment.
Overview
Benefits
- Reduced cost due to lower addition rates versus talc, clay and chemicals
- Improved paper quality -- Fewer downgraded tons
- Reduced customer complaints -- Slide angle, printing problems, converting problems
- Improved machine cleanliness
- Reduced unscheduled downtime
Applications
- Absorbent
- Filler
- Functional Additive
- Performance Additive