Infinity™ pitch and stickies control agents
While there are a number of common chemical methods used to control pitch and stickies deposition, none to date have been able to simultaneously address two or more of the parameters that influence deposition. This has changed, however, with the recent introduction of Ashland’s Infinity pitch and stickies control agents.
Infinity pitch and stickies control agents comprise a family of patented, organic contaminant control products for stock treatment.
Designed for use in pulp mills, bleach plants and recycled fiber operations, the products combine the benefits of a detackifier and fixative to simultaneously address multiple deposition parameters, thereby significantly reducing or eliminating the potential for deposition. In fact, results recorded from practical applications of the technology confirm that it is considerably more effective at controlling pitch and stickies deposition than any other commercially available technology.
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- Asia Pacific
- Europe, Middle East, Africa, India
- Latin America and South America
- North America
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Infinity pitch and stickies control agents significantly reduce the potential for pitch and stickies deposition in pulp mills, bleach plants, and recycled fiber operations. Commercial applications confirm this and typically result in a number of value-added benefits.
● Reduced pitch and stickies deposition
● Improved pulp quality
● Decreased downtime
● Decreased usage of cleaning chemicals
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Customer Analytical Services
Ashland Water Technologies’ Customer Analytical Services team is dedicated to helping customers address the multitude of contaminants that can negatively impact the efficiency and reliability of their water-based systems. The team is made up of an experienced staff of analytical chemists, microbiologists and technicians and is supported by sophisticated testing equipment that provides rapid analysis and identification of contaminants beyond what may be accomplished with field-based methods. Key services provided by the team include fluid analysis, deposit analysis, microbiological analysis and metallurgical analysis.
Papermaking Services
Continuous pilot papermaking systems are the cornerstones of Ashland Water Technologies’ Papermaking Services group. The primary purpose of our papermaking operations is to provide papermakers with insights and solutions to problems and opportunities related to the effects of additives and system changes on wet-laid products and processes. Our facilities are equipped to conduct trials that predict commercial system performance.
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Mode of Action
Infinity pitch and stickies control agents are formulated from a variety of polymer and protein chemistries that utilize a unique hydrophobic and hydrophilic design to detackify colloidal material. These chemistries adsorb onto the colloidal material, enhancing stability and modifying the contaminant surface to maintain particle size and reduce deposition tendency. The real key to the effectiveness of the program, however, is the fixative effect achieved via the chemistries, which retains contaminants in the fiber matrix.