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FLUORESCENT WHITENING [1 record]

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Record 1 1989-09-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pulp Preparation (papermaking)
DEF

Incorporation in a pulp stock surface sizing or coating of an almost colourless substance that can convert ultraviolet radiation into visible light making an apparent improvement in the whiteness of the paper or board.

OBS

This term has been standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Préparation de la pâte à papier
DEF

Incorporation dans une pâte ou dans les produits d'enduction de surface ou de couchage, de substances quasi incolores qui transforment le rayonnement ultraviolet en lumière visible, produisant une amélioration apparente de la blancheur du papier ou du carton.

OBS

Certains colorants dits "optiques" avivent la blancheur des pâtes blanchies éclairées par une lumière contenant des rayons ultraviolets (ex. lumière solaire).

OBS

Terme normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR.

Spanish

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