Polyamide Epichlorohydrin

Strength Additive

Chemical additives incorporated during the wet end of the papermaking process are necessary for ensuring that the paper retains a portion of its strength when fully saturated. The most widely used synthetic wet-strength resin is polyamide epichlorohydrin, which forms a water-insoluble network within the paper sheet. This chemical treatment is particularly effective in neutral to alkaline papermaking conditions.

Wet Resistance

The resin works by cross-linking with the cellulose molecules and with itself during the drying phase of the paper machine. This network prevents the fiber-to-fiber bonds from being broken by water, allowing the paper to retain up to thirty percent of its dry strength. This resistance is necessary for products like beverage carriers, labels and outdoor posters.

Paper Application

Because polyamide epichlorohydrin contains reactive azetidinium groups, it binds strongly to the negatively charged fibers to ensure high retention in the pulp slurry. The cured resin is highly stable, which makes recycling of wet-strength broke more difficult as it requires high temperatures and specific chemical aids to break the bonds. Packaging converters must specify the desired wet-strength ratio to ensure the material performs well without hindering subsequent recycling operations at the end of the package life.

This resin remains the preferred choice for liquid-packaging board.

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