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Record 1 2005-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Papermaking Machines
DEF

Starch that has been given a positive charge. It is used in papermaking; the positive charge improves its adhesion to fibers and thus its retention in paper.

OBS

The most widely used dry-strength chemical for paper machine wet-end addition.

OBS

Papermaking wet-end chemistry.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Machines à papier
CONT

L'amidon natif obtenu à partir de pommes de terre, de maïs et de blé est transformé en amidon cationique à l'aide de réactifs. L'amidon cationique est utilisé dans l'industrie du papier pour le collage en pile et le collage en surface de papier fin, de papier pour emballage et de carton ondulé.

Spanish

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