SOY CHEMICALS FOR PAPER PROCESSING - Soy New Uses

FIGURE 1CLASSIFICATION OF PAPER GRADESGrade - 2009ConsumptionPaper32 Million TonsTypes Uses RequirementsNewsprint Newspaper, Directories Runnability , Low CostUncoated Mechanical Paperbacks, Catalog, Magazines PrintabilityFree Printing, Writing, Copy, Books Appearance, PrintabilityCoated Free Direct Mail, Reports,MagazinesHigh Quality, High Gloss, Smoothness,GraphicsSpecialtyBarrier, Thermal Papers,Label, CurrencyVaried, Wet and Dry StrengthCompatibility with Other Materials likeCotton Lint in Currency PaperBoard/Packaging26.4 Million tonsIndustrialBox BoardSack, Industrial Glassine,GreaseproofFood Carton, Paper Plates andCups, CardboardTear Strength, Barrier Properties forVarious FluidsBarriers, Burst and Dry StrengthIndustrial ConvertedFiber Drums, Tubes and CoresContainerboard Multi-ply Box, Linerboard Crush Resist, Dry StrengthTissue-HygieneFacial, Bath, Towel, Napkin, Wet Strength, Softness. Low Basis Weight8 Million TonsWipesAbsorbent Diapers, Incontinence Wet Strength, Absorbency,Retention of Fluids under Pressure,ComfortRunnability - Ability to run through presses without breakagePrintability - The ability to accept and preserve ink with minimum rub-off, set-off or show throughAppearance - Optical qualities to include brightness, whiteness, cleanliness and opacityPrinting and writing papers, magazines, catalogs and reports have strict appearancerequirements such as opacity, brightness and print quality and account for most of thechemicals used in the papermill industry. These are high-quality, high-value paper grades thatrely on the incorporation of fillers, pigments, coating chemicals and paper sizes to meet theserequirements.Specialty papers utilize chemicals for specialized applications such as barrier, grease resistanceor thermal properties. While not substantial in size, they offer niche developmentopportunities to meet these specialized needs.7