Wet Strength Agent
Tissue, towel and liquid packaging have to hold together wet, which dry strength chemistry cannot do.
Paper grade
Tissue and Towel
Wet strength, colour and foam control for tissue, towel and napkin machines.
What we hear
The Three Problems That Come Up
- Towel has to keep its integrity wet, which is a different problem from dry strength.
- Coloured tissue shows shade drift immediately.
- Foam in a tissue white water loop becomes holes in the sheet.
Starting points
Products Most Often Specified For Tissue and Towel
Basic Red Dyes
Bright red is the shade most likely to drift on a high-speed machine running recycled furnish.
Defoamer
Foam in stock prep and white water becomes sheet defects and slower drainage.
Fixing Agent
Dye and filler that do not fix on fibre end up in the white water loop as anionic trash.
Other Paper Grades
Frequently Asked Questions
Which CHEMSUM ranges apply to tissue and towel?
Paper Strength Agent, Paper Coloring Agent, Water Treatment Chemicals, Paper Functional Agent.
Where do most tissue and towel enquiries start?
Towel has to keep its integrity wet, which is a different problem from dry strength.
What do you need from me to recommend a product?
Paper grade, furnish, system pH, machine speed and the property you are chasing.
Chemistry for tissue and towel
Send your grade, furnish and target property and we will shortlist from the ranges above.