 SUBJECT: The Right Chemistry |
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That Spill |
What happens if you try to mop up a wet spill with bath tissue? The
tissue falls apart. So how can paper towels do the same job with no problem? It’s because of a chemical called wet strength resin. When you try to use bath tissue to mop up a spill, the water loosens the fibers in the paper. That’s why it becomes a pulpy mess. The wet strength resin in paper towels makes them more durable when wet. This allows the towel to absorb more water without falling apart. |
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