BIO SWELL ENZYM
Refining enzyme
Reduces pulp refining energy requirements
Reduces fiber raw material costs and wet end chemical usages
Reduces use of process power and steam
Less fine generation resulting in better drainage
Improves softness in tissue production
Enhances and restores fiber strength and increases inter-fiber bonding through fibrillation
Description
Ecoswelling is a cellulase enzyme preparation produced using a genetically modified strain of trichoderma reesei, specially designed to enhance inter-fibre bonding and reduction of refiner energy consumption. The main activities are endo -1, 4-β-D glucanase and cellobiohydolase. By encouraging fibrillation in virgin Pulp and restoring microfibrils in recycled pulp, better paper properties may be obtained with improved machine runnabilty and reduced impurities in secondary fibre.
Selected Endo-glucanases open the fibre surface which enables the refiner to create fibrillation at lower energy, thus causing less damage to the fibre. As a result, either refining energy can be saved and/or strength properties could be optimized. Fines and hydro- colloids in the paper-recycling process inhibit efficient paper machine drainage.
Properties
Appearance : Clear brown liquid
Density g/ml : 1.0 – 1.1
Ph : 4.8 – 5.2
Solubility : Miscible with water
Benefits
Reduced refining energy, reduced refining time or amperage leading to reduced electrical cost.
Improved fibre yield. Increase in fines retention from increased fribillation.
Increased use of recycled pulp in blended furnishes
Reduced steam cost due to better drying efficiency
Application
The preferred process conditions for the product are:
pH of pulp : 4.5 – 7
Temperature : 30 0 – 65 0C
Treatment Time : 30 – 60 minutes
Dosage
Dosages are application dependent. Typical dose: 0,8 – 1 kg/ton of OD Pulp
Storage
At room temperature the activity of Ecoswelling will not decrease below 90 % of the declared activity within 3 months from the date of shipment. Storage at 5 – 10oC reduces the activity loss and can prolong the maximum storage period. The product should be protected from freezing.
Handling
Standard protective equipment should always be used while handling the product. Any spillages of the product should be washed away with cold water. Attention needs to be paid as per the natural prescribed local health regulations. Please refer MSDS of the product for further information.
