is Asian paper acid free

Not necessarily. Acid can migrate through the acid free matting. If you use buffered paper to mat, that may help neutralize the acid migration. There are also buffering sprays you can use on acidulous paper.

No, paper made from sugar cane normally is not acid free. The fibers from sugar cane stalks are rather difficult to pulp, so paper mills normally use acid to digest them. Acid free paper normally come from "softer" fibers, such as hemp, kenaf and others.

Acid free tissue paper is mainly used in the textile industry. Some of its common uses include padding of garments, cushioning and wrapping. A good quality acid free tissue paper is considered to have a smooth finish.

Wall paper should be okay to use in a scrapbook so long as it is acid and lignen free. If you do not know if your wall paper is acid and lignen free, there is a pen that can be marked onto the paper to read the acid and lignen levels. See the Related Links below for more information about the pH pen. It is important that your paper is acid and lignen free because if it is not, it can ruin your photos and layouts. Always be sure to purchase paper, or test any paper that you're not sure of, for acid and lignen. Most packaging will tell you if it is acid and lignen free.