Headquartered in South Africa, SAPPI is a global company producing pulp, paper pulp and paper-based solutions for a range of applications including textiles, healthcare, graphic papers and packaging.
SAPPI derive additional value from wood by extracting bio-refinery products to produce Valida fibrillated cellulose via a unique patented process.
As a South African company, SAPPI fully supports Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) and is committed to enhancing economic growth for the black community in Southern Africa.
Fibrillated Cellulose
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Markets embracing sustainability are popular among consumers, but with widespread greenwashing, what does it mean to be sustainable and what "eco-credentials" should you look for? Here, we explore this question in relation to the packaging Inks industry.
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Reducing virgin and single-use plastic is a key concern of many manufacturers, including those making household cleaning products.
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Check out this video explaining how Valida fibrillated cellulose forms a 3d network for enhanced stabilisation, thixotropy and open time in coatings.
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Rheology – from the Greek rheos - is the study of flow and is used to describe the deformation of a material under stress. The effects of rheology can be seen everywhere; compare oil, honey, and bitumen, all are liquids yet each flows very differently. Controlling rheology is crucial for the paint formulator to not only provide enhanced application properties but also to provide long term stability. In this technical article, we will discuss the fundamental principles of rheology, how this relates to coatings, and will take a closer look at materials that can be used to modify flow behaviour.
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