Alkyl Ketene Dimer (AKD) Wax: Enhancing Paper Properties for Sustainable Production
Discover the power of AKD wax for superior water resistance and printability in sustainable paper manufacturing.
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Alkyl Ketene Dimer Wax
Alkyl Ketene Dimer (AKD) wax is a paramount neutral sizing agent essential for the modern paper industry. It plays a critical role in imparting hydrophobicity and controlling liquid penetration, thereby significantly improving the printing properties of paper and paperboard. Its formulation as an emulsion, coupled with a low acid value and high effective content, makes it an efficient and environmentally friendly choice, especially meeting non-toxic standards for food packaging paper applications.
- Unlock superior water resistance in paper with our AKD wax, a key component for sustainable paper production solutions.
- Experience improved paper printing properties through the precise application of our alkyl ketene dimer for paper.
- Ensure food packaging paper safety by utilizing this eco-friendly chemical auxiliary with non-toxic characteristics.
- Achieve efficient papermaking with AKD wax that boasts a low acid value and high iodine value, optimizing the sizing process.
Key Advantages
Enhanced Sizing Efficacy
Our AKD wax offers excellent performance as a neutral sizing agent, directly reacting with fibers to provide lasting water resistance, a critical factor for durable paper products.
Eco-Friendly Formulation
Designed with sustainability in mind, this chemical auxiliary is an environmentally friendly product, suitable for sensitive applications like food packaging paper.
Improved Paper Quality
By controlling liquid penetration, AKD wax significantly boosts the writability and printability of paper, ensuring high-quality output for diverse printing needs.
Key Applications
Printing and Writing Papers
Enhance the performance of printing and writing papers with our AKD wax, ensuring crisp print quality and excellent ink holdout.
Paperboards
Improve the structural integrity and liquid resistance of paperboards for packaging and industrial uses, leveraging the power of alkyl ketene dimer.
Newsprint
Contribute to the efficient production of newsprint by providing essential sizing properties that manage ink spread and paper runnability.
Food Packaging Paper
Meet stringent safety standards with our non-toxic AKD wax, ideal for paper applications in the food industry, guaranteeing product integrity.