Data set: Alkyl Ketene Dimer (01.00.005)
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Type Product flow |
Name Alkyl Ketene Dimer |
Reference Flow Property Mass (kg) |
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Classification Emissions / Acylic organics |
Synonyms AKD |
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General comment Alkyl ketene dimers (AKDs) are used as a component in various applications including producing hydrophobic paper under neutral pH conditions. They react with free hydroxyl groups to form beta-ketoester linkages, imparting hydrophobicity to cellulose. AKDs have a dual polarity structure with both polar and nonpolar components and can be synthesized with different carbon chain lengths. They are made from higher fatty acids and serve as a neutral sizing agent in pulp manufacturing. |