N. Liebergott et al., METHODS TO DECREASE AND ELIMINATE AOX IN THE BLEACH PLANT .2. LOWERING AOX LEVELS IN THE BLEACH PLANT, Pulp & paper Canada, 94(11), 1993, pp. 35-37
Non-chlorine compound breaching stages and sequences which eliminate A
OX and chlorinated dioxins from the pulp and effluent may be possible
if chemicals such as oxygen, peroxide and ozone are used in the bleach
ing sequences. Specified conditions as to temperature, time and pH mus
t be followed to achieve good brightnesses while retaining pulp streng
th.