1、Eka Chemicals (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.,Co Ltd,Head Office located in Suzhou City, 95 km from ShanghaiManufacturing Plant in Suzhou City, Jiangsu ProvinceBranch offices in Guangzhou and Qingdao CityTotal of 78 Employees in China at presentWide range of chemical products for Pulp & Paper Industry: from pulp
2、ing to coating.,Eka Chemicals (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.,Pulp,manufacturing,Paper,manufacturing,Pulp,Paper chemicalsRetention Internal sizing Surface sizing Dry strength Wet strength Chemtronics Coating Chemicals,Debonders,Bleaching chemicals DeinkingSodium chlorate Surfactants Hydrogen peroxide Hydrogen pe
3、roxide Peracetic acid Sodium hydroxide Sodium hydroxide Chemtronics Chelating agents Cellchem,Recycled fibre,Eka Chemicals - Application Areas,Water treatment,EKA CHEMICALS 2003 Sales - Product Areas,Coating Additives Business History,Eka purchases Hopton Technologies Inc. (HTI) in 2001.Eka desired
4、an increased focus on coatingsCoating Additives Task Force formed in 2003.,Coatings Organization,Working in close coordination with regional personnel for Asia and Europe, and other Eka Chemicals business functions.,Coatings Organization,Craig White Product Manager , Coatings 8 years with Eka / HTI
5、Masters degree in Analytical Chemistry Experience in manufacturing, product management, and research and development Duties include: marketing and technical support for coating additives,Matt Stall Technical Sales, Coatings 6.5 years with Eka Chemicals Degree in Paper Science Experience in coating,
6、retention, and sizing Duties include: Sales and technical support for Midwest USA.,Coating Additives Mission,Primary Focus is to support and grow business in North AmericaExpand the business in all global regions based on available opportunities, by multiplying Eka reputation, experience, customer s
7、atisfaction, and success.,Why Choose Eka?,System approach, from pulp to reel.Complete line of coating additivesIndustry leader in Insolubilizer chemistryProven application expertise,Complete Line of Coating Additives,Insolubilizers Surface Sizing Agents Lubricants Defoamers Wax Emulsions Rheology Ag
8、ents Oil and Grease Resistance,Insolubilizers,FunctionInsolubilizers reduce the water solubility or sensitivity of the pigment binders used in coating formulations.Insolubilizers strengthen the binder and improve the surface strength of the coated sheet.Both of these attributes help the coated sheet
9、 to withstand the aqueous solutions and mechanical stresses placed on it in the printing process.,Eka Chemicals,The worlds only basic producer of all FDA allowed insolubilizers,amino resinsglyoxal based resinszirconium compounds,Insolubilizer Selection,Selecting the proper insolubilizer involves thr
10、ee primary Considerations:Binder types Cure rate requirements pH considerationsEKA is well qualified to provide dependable guidelines for optimum insolubilizer selection,due to our experience and broad product line.,Insolubilizer Selection,Amino Resins Melrez 5350- Melamine Formaldehyde Resin,Effect
11、ive on all binder types (Latex, Starch, Protein, and PVOH) Slow cure rate Low free formaldehyde Excellent runnability MF resins are being phased out, and are no longer a primary insolubilizer,Glyoxal Based Resins Curez 5550 - Premium glyoxal insolubilizer,Excellent insolubilization with hydroxyl (-O
12、H) sitesRecommended for starch or PVOH bindersExcellent runnability Higher potency than buffered glyoxal Up to 30% efficiency improvement over competitive glyoxal insolubilizers.,Zirconium Compounds AZCOTE Ammonium Zirconium Carbonate KZCOTE Potassium Zirconium Carbonate,Insolubilizes carboxyl (-COO
13、H) and hydroxyl groups (-OH) Preferred insolubilizer for latex and protein Rapid cure rate on machine Preferred starch insolubilizer when cure speed is principal concern Can reduce white pitch deposition Wide pH compatability (5.5 to 10.5+) No formaldehyde; no VOCs,Structure of Ammonium Zirconium Ca
14、rbonate,OH,OH,Zr,Zr,Zr,+ NH4 +,OCO2,OH,OH,OCO2,OCO2,AZC Interaction with Carboxylated Polymers,C,O,O,OCO,OH,Zr,OH,OH,OH,Zr,OH,OH,2,C,O,Zr,OH,OH,OH,OH,OH,Zr,+CO,3,2,O,-,OH,AZC Interaction with Hydroxylic Polymers,O,O,HO,HO,H,H,O,O,Zr,Zr,OH,OH,H,H,O,O,H,H,-,-,-,-,+,+,+,+,AZCOTE Benefits,Improved water
15、 resistance,Leads to improved printing performance more impressions between wash-ups improved ink receptivity,AZCOTE Benefits,Rapid Cure Rate,Leads to rapid binder immobilization decreases dusting reduces mottle,Leads to rapid binder immobilization decreases dusting reduces mottle,Rapid Cure Rate,AZ
16、COTE Benefits,AZCOTE Benefits,Increased Coating Strength,reduces picking and dusting reduces surface debris,AZCOTE Benefits,Reduced binder migration and increased coating strengthallows latex reduction reduces binder costs better glue penetration better gloss development,Zirconium Compounds AZCOTE A
17、mmonium Zirconium Carbonate,Objectives Replace Nalco 1680 (AZC) Lower Insolubilizer costs Improve wet rub resistance,Coated Paperboard Rod/Air knife coaters; Insolubilizer used in Air knife Coating 100% latex binder Insolubilizer dosed at 5% “as received” on dry binder,AZCOTE,Results,AZCOTE 5800M im
18、proved wet rub resistance by 20% over Nalco 1680 More consistent wet rub values Insolubilizer dosage can be reduced to save cost,AZCOTE vs. PAPU Study,50 parts #1 Clay 50 parts CaCO3 8 parts SBR Latex Dosages are 4, 6, and 8% insolubilizer “as received” on dry latex,AZCOTE vs. PAPU Study,Wet end add
19、ition of ammonium zirconium carbonate Ties up open reactive sites Increases Tg of latexAdded to pulper and the fan pumpTotal addition rate is 1-3 kg/T.Prevents stickies from agglomerating on the sheet or melting on the dryers,Zirconium Compounds Z-tack wet end pitch control agent,Objectives Replace
20、talc for pitch and stickies control Remove solvent for wire and felt cleaning Improve tissue machines runability,Machine Type: Crescent Former Design Speed: 2000m/min Paper Grade: Tissue, Napkin, Towel, etc. B.W.: 1045gsm Furnish: NBKP, LBKP, Broke Wet end: Current System Reference Systemwet strengt
21、h wet strength temporary wet strength temporary wet strengthZ-tack in the pulper at 500ppm talc in the pulper at 2kg/ton,Z-Tack,Results Commercial Application,After running with Z-tack, downtime for wire and felt cleanup decreased from 1.5 days/month to 0. Machine ran for four months without downtim
22、e due to wire and felt cleaning Paper machine speed increased to 2080m/min Production record was set by the mill Machine runability was improved,Objectives Replace talc for pitch and stickies control Reduce coating pick caused by backside stickies Reduce customer complaints due to unbound stickies o
23、n coated and uncoated side. Reduce stickies clean-up frequency at dryers,Machine Type: Cylinder Machine Design Speed: 1200 ft/min Paper Grade: Coated Paperboard B.W.: 66-110 lb. Furnish: OCC Current System Reference System Z-Tack at hydropulper and backliner fan pump. Talc at hydropulper 2.5 wet lb.
24、/ton furnish dosed at hydropulper. 2.5 wet lbs./ton metered at backliner fan pump.,Z-Tack,Results Commercial Application,Countable unbound stickies reduced by 90% Coating pick due to stickies eliminated Paper machine web breaks due to dryer stickies agglomeration eliminated. Two new target convertin
25、g customers acquired with six weeks of Z-tack application,Complete Line of Coating Additives,Insolubilizers Surface Sizing Agents Lubricants Defoamers Wax Emulsions Rheology Agents Oil and Grease Resistance,Surface Size in Coating Applications Function,Pre treatment (size press) reduce top coat pene
26、tration increase sizingPre-coat addition improve integrity of coating layers reduce top coat penetrationTop coat addition reduce dusting stop ink or glue penetration provide inert flexible barrier,Styrene Acrylic Emulsions (SAE)Polyurethane Dispersions (PUD)Styrene Acrylic Acids (SAA)Styrene Maleic
27、Anhydride (SMA)Eka is the only supplier of these four major types of surface sizing chemistry,Surface Sizing Agents Jetsize Product Line,Patented surface sizing system utilizing zirconium compound for immobilizationReduced dusting with increased ashEnhanced ink jet printabilityImproved Gurley porosi
28、tyExcellent efficiency from low-cost starch,Zirconium Compounds Multi-Print surface sizing system,Top paper surface,Bottom paper surface,Starch binder penetration,Without AZCOTE treatment,Bottom paper surface,Top paper surface,Starch binder penetration,With AZCOTE treatment,Complete Line of Coating
29、Additives,Insolubilizers Surface Sizing Agents Lubricants Defoamers Wax Emulsions Rheology Agents Oil and Grease Resistance,Lubricants Function,Improve pigment lubricationImprove surface smoothnessIncrease coater blade and slitter blade lifeReduce dustingImprove surface feel and smoothnessImprove gl
30、oss development,Coating Lubricants,Polycote Polyethylene EmulsionsGloscote Calcium StearateBladecote XP 2109 / XP 2112 Unique lubricant with Rheology modifying properties,Polycote Polyethylene Emulsions,Excellent pigment to pigment lubricationExcellent release characteristicsExtended slitter blade l
31、ifeMinimum coating viscosity responseExcellent shear stability,Gloscote Calcium Stearate,Reduced dusting Gloss improvement Enhanced blade life High shear stability (2250 meters/minute) Excellent product stability Commodity and premium grades available Minimum grit/free calcium,Bladecote XP 2112 / XP
32、 2109 Modified Sulfated Fatty Acid,Unique productProvide lubrication and reduces low and high shear coating viscosity.Reduces blade streaks and scratches through improved coating leveling.Can increases coating solids at same rheology.XP 2109 is FDA allowed, XP 2112 is FDA allowed.,System Objectives
33、Increase Coating Solids Improve Coating Rheology Reduce or Eliminate Scratches,XP-2109 Benefits Modifies Coating Rheology at Constant Solids 25% Reduction Brookfield Viscosity 15% Reduction Hercules Viscosity,On-machine Coated Board, Blade Coater, 800 tpd, Clay, Calcium Carbonate and Latex Coating,
34、60% Solids.,Bladecote XP-2109,brookfield viscosity (cps),each period 24 hrs production rate 800 tons/day,paper lost for scratches (lbs.),each period 24 hrs production rate 800 tons/day,Specialty fine paper grades Short dwell blade coater with latex and starch binder Raised coating solids from 47% to
35、 49% Reduced Brookfield viscosity from 1500 cps to 600 cps Reduced Hi Shear viscosity from 56.6 to 47.9 Scratching problem eliminated,Bladecote XP 2109 Mill rehology impact example,Complete Line of Coating Additives,Insolubilizers Surface Sizing Agents Lubricants Defoamers Wax Emulsions Rheology Age
36、nts Oil and Grease Resistance,Defoamers Function,Break bubbles/foam Release entrained air Reduce surface defectsCan be used in two component system Add during make-up, and add at run tank Use only smallest amount necessary.,D-Foam Coating/Size Press Defoamers,D-Foam 9073C EBS basedD-Foam 9079 glycol
37、 basedD-Foam XP-3044 phosphate based,Complete Line of Coating Additives,Insolubilizers Surface Sizing Agents Lubricants Defoamers Wax Emulsions Rheology Agents Oil and Grease Resistance,Wax Emulsions Function,Water resistance Coefficient of Friction (COF) reduction Scuff resistance Blood holdout (me
38、at wrap)Typical uses: butcher papers, baking papers, and specialty boxes,Keywax Wax Emulsions,Keywax 2050R Low melt point paraffinKeywax 6404M Medium melt point paraffin, designed for blood holdoutKeywax 8120 Carnauba waxCustom Designed products available for a variety of specialty applications,Comp
39、lete Line of Coating Additives,Insolubilizers Surface Sizing Agents Lubricants Defoamers Wax Emulsions Rheology Agents Oil and Grease Resistance,Rheology Modifiers Function,Reduce low shear viscosityReduce high shear viscosityWater retention,Rheology Modifiers Function,Reduce low shear viscosity Coa
40、ting makedown and handling improvement Coat weight increaseReduce high shear viscosity Blade runnabilityWater retention Leveling after the blade Reduced splitting Reduce rheological scratching,Viscote Rheology Modifiers,Viscote 9052alkali swellable polymerViscote 9054pre-swelled thickener,Complete L
41、ine of Coating Additives,Insolubilizers Surface Sizing Agents Lubricants Defoamers Wax Emulsions Rheology Agents Oil and Grease Resistance,Fluorochemicals Function,Provides oil and grease holdout Lowers surface energy of the sheet Telomer based fluorochemical High solids Water and solvent based,Kitguard Fluorochemicals,Kitguard XP 211128% solids fluorochemicalKitguard XP 3045 28% solids fluorochemical with penetrant,
