Glossary of Bleaching Terms

Here is an opportunity for you to keep yourself
up-to-date with current technology in the area of chemical pulp bleaching and mechanical pulp
brightening. Prepared by the PAPTAC Bleaching Committee. This revised and updated Glossary
defines terms which are commonly used in the
bleach plant. It is intended to serve as a
convenient reference for those who may not
be familiar with the termninology used in
pulp bleaching, and also to designate the
symbols which identify bleaching stages.