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There are many chemicals used in the paper making process. Silicate of Magnesia, Alkyl Ketene Dimer, Sulfate of Alumina, Natural Sulfate of Lime, Ammonium Zirconium Carbonate, Anthraquinone, Silicate of Magnesia, Alkylphenol Ethoxylates, Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride, Barium Sulfate, Carboxy Methyl Cellulose, Sodium Hydroxide,

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Chemicals called as pulping chemicals are used to convert wood in to pulp. There are pulping methods which do not use any chemical but pulp produced without using chemicals are much weaker.

Chemicals known as bleaching chemicals are used to change pulp color from brown to white.

Chemicals known as sizing chemicals are used to make paper water/liquid resistants.

Chemicals known as coloring chemicals are used to color paper.

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There are many chemicals used in the paper making process. Silicate of Magnesia, Alkyl Ketene Dimer, Sulfate of Alumina, Natural Sulfate of Lime, Ammonium Zirconium Carbonate, Anthraquinone, Silicate of Magnesia, Alkylphenol Ethoxylates, Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride, Barium Sulfate, Carboxy Methyl Cellulose, Sodium Hydroxide,

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