Admiral™ fluidized polymer

Admiral products are fluidized polymer suspensions of cellulosic ethers that deliver superior performance with the added advantage of easier handling. When added to a paper coating, Admiral FPS readily thickens to provide the desired rheology control.

In addition, Admiral FPS is compatible with virtually all binders, pigments and coating additives and is commercially used in free sheet, bleached board, recycled boxboard and lightweight coated (LWC) rotogravure applications.

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Paper Coatings

Admiral fluidized polymer delivers superior performance with the added advantage of easier handling; compatible with virtually all binders, pigments, and coating additives.

• Improved runnability
• Rapid in situ thickening
• Excellent coating and brightener holdout
• Effective over wide pH range
• Exhibit high water retention

Pigment Slurries

Admiral fluidized polymer provides good suspension and slurry stability.

• Good suspension and stabilization

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