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Which bleaching agents are most common for recycled pulp?

Hydrogen peroxide and sodium hydrosulfite.

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Why: Recycled pulp can be bleached with the same chemicals as virgin pulp, but hydrogen peroxide and sodium hydrosulfite are most common.

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Answer: Hydrogen peroxide and sodium hydrosulfite. Recycled pulp can be bleached with the same chemicals as virgin pulp, but hydrogen peroxide and sodium hydrosulfite are most common.

  1. Paper recycling en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_recycling
    hydrogen peroxide and sodium hydrosulfite are the most common bleaching agents
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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