DEINKING A CELLULOSIC SUBSTRATE USING AN INORGANIC MINERAL

摘要

The present invention provides for composition comprising: a) an activated inorganic mineral; b) a suspending agent for said activated inorganic mineral; c) water; d) an emulsifier; e) optionally excluding caustic soda; and f) optionally excluding hydrogen peroxide. The present invention also provides for a method of removing ink from a cellulosic containing substance comprising: a) adding to the substance a composition comprising: 1) activated inorganic mineral, 2) xanthan gum, 3) tall oil fatty acid, 4) sodium lauryl sulfate, and 5) water; b) optionally excluding the addition of caustic soda to the cellulosic containing substance; and c) optionally excluding the addition of hydrogen peroxide to the cellulosic containing substance.