The content and distribution of fibers, fillers and other components in the paper determine the performance of the paper, which further determine the function and performance of paper. Therefore, a clear understanding of the composition of paper is very important to understand its performance and improve the use effect. Deformulation is the process of analytically breaking down a material or product's formulation/composition to determine the identity and quantity of its components. And thus, deformulation for paper can achieve the purpose of understanding and improving the paper performance. In addition, paper defromulation can help you check whether the purchased products meet the contract requirements, compare the product performance of different suppliers, understand the product formulation of competitors, duplicate and recreate or improve upon an existing formulation, etc. Alfa Chemistry has successfully performed deformulation studies on hundreds of products and formulations, and we can assist you with your most complex deformation analysis needs.
Meet Our Services
Alfa Chemistry's deformulation lab has the ability to test a wide range of papers products. And we use a range of analytical techniques and traditional extraction methods to identify and quantify all the components in paper products, including fiber, sizing, filler, pigments, water, and more.
Papers products we deformulate include, but are not limited to:
- Book paper: Coated paper, light coated paper, glazed printing paper, newsprint paper, Bible paper, etc.
- Industrial paper: Kraft paper board, corrugating medium paper, coated white board, grey board, etc.
- Packing paper: Cellophane, wrapping paper, bag kraft paper, etc.
- Sanitary paper: Toilet paper, handkerchief paper, facial tissue, napkin, wet tissue, kitchen paper, diapers, sanitary napkins, pet pads, etc.
- Copy paper: Non-carbon carbon paper, autotype paper, computer paper, fax paper, etc.
- Special paper: Cotton paper, rice paper, greaseproof paper, rust-proof paper, banknote paper, etc.
- Others: Carton (such as corrugated carton, single-layer cardboard box), cardboard, food paper, medical paper, laboratory paper (e.g., filter paper), etc.
With rich experience in analysis and testing of paper products, advanced testing equipment and professional technical team, Alfa Chemistry can perform deformulation service for almost all paper products.
Ingredients contained in paper products we test include, but are not limited to:
- Fiber: Plant fiber (including wood fiber and non-wood fiber), fabric fiber (such as cotton and linen) and others.
- Sizing: Starch, rosin, gum, alum and others.
- Filler: Clay, titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate, chalk and others.
- Pigments and dyes
- Others: Chemical additives, water, polymer, etc.
Techniques and Instruments
Alfa Chemistry specializes in deformulation analysis, particularly in the paper product industry. We provide a range of testing techniques and instruments to accurately analyze and reverse engineer paper products, including but not limited to:
How We Proceed?
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