SOFTWOOD KRAFT FIBER HAVING AN IMPROVED A-CELLULOSE CONTENT AND ITS USE IN THE PRODUCTION OF CHEMICAL CELLULOSE PRODUCTS

摘要

A bleached softwood kraft pulp fiber with high α-cellulose content and a low CED viscosity is provided, A surfactant treated fiber useful in the production of chemical derivatives is also described. Methods for making the kraft pulp fiber and products made from it are also described.