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Virgin fibreVirgin pulp fibres are produced out of softwood or hardwood. The process is either sulphite or sulphate delignification, meaning that e.g. lignins and resins are removed from cellulosic material.Bleaching of fibresBleaching is a cleaning process of the fibres and the aim is to achieve a bright pulp, but also to get a certain purity of the fibre in order to achieve the demands for hygiene products and in some cases to meet the requirements for food safety.There are different methods used today for bleaching ECF (elementary chlorine free( where chlorine dioxide is used, and TCF (totally chlorine free) where ozone, oxygen and hydrogen peroxide is used.ChemicalsThe chemicals used in the process as well as the functional chemicals are assessed from an environmental, occupational health and safety and product safety point of view .The used functional chemicals are:Dry strength agentDye Fixing agentsFluorescent whitening agentGlueSoftenersThe process chemicals are:AntipitchProtection agentYankee coatingDefoamerDispersing agents and surfactantspH and charge controlRetention aidsBroke treatment chemicalsDrainage aidFood ContactThis product fulfils the legislative requirements for Food Contact materials, confirmed by external certification performed by ISEGA. The product is safe for wiping food contact surfaces and may also come occasionally into contact with foodstuffs for a short period of time.PackagingFulfilment of Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (94/62/EC): Yes Environmental label = EcolabelThis product does not have any ecolabelDate of issue 2007-04-10Revision date 2012-01-19SCA Hygiene Products AB, Bäckstensgatan, 405 03 Göteborg