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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 31, 1998
Filed:
Sep. 13, 1995
Larry D Markham, Mobile, AL (US);
Linda A Beltz, Florida, NY (US);
International Paper Company, Purchase, NY (US);
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for decolorizing paper pulp containing colored fibers. The paper is first pulped and subjected to fine screening. The screened pulp is then dispersed at a temperature in excess of 100.degree. C. and a pressure exceeding one atmosphere absolute pressure. Prior to the dispersing step a first agent (a reducing agent or oxidizing agent) is introduced to the pulp. A second agent is introduced to said pulp after introduction of the first agent. The second agent is an oxidizing agent when the first agent is a reducing agent, and a reducing agent when the first agent is an oxidizing agent. Finally, the dispersed pulp is recovered after the colored fibers are decolorized.