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Article: Wet end chemistry: doing more with less.(CHEMISTRY)
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- Solutions - for People, Processes and Paper
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- November 1, 2005
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When it comes to wet end chemistry, today's papermaker is like a kid in a candy store: forced to choose from an array of wonderful products but only holding a few coins to spend. Facing intense pressure to cut costs, papermakers are looking to get the same amount of performance--or more--while using smaller amounts of chemicals. Environmental concerns further complicate every decision.
To help our readers get more for less, we asked the wet end experts to weigh in on how effective chemical use can help them reduce costs, improve efficiency, and meet environmental targets. Sweet!
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