Chemicals used in paper processing: Common NameChemical NameChemical FormulaUsed ForSpecific DensityOther CharacteristicsAgalite or TalcSilicate of MagnesiaMgO-32%, SiO2-62%It gives paper a greasy or soapy feel. and enables it to take a high finish.2.6 - 2.8A natural fibrous form of talc, gray in color.AKDAlkyl Ketene Dimer Sizing AlumSulfate of AluminaAl2(SO4)3.18H2OFor alkaline sizing along with Rosin1.62 AlbarineNatural Sulfate of LimeCaSO4.2H2O - 100%A calcium salt that is used for a variety of purposes including: building materials.2.4 Ammonium Zirconium Carbonate(AZC)Ammonium Zirconium CarbonateCH2O3NH3ZrUsed as in-solubilizer, crosslinker & hardener1.36AZC is a clear, usually colorless solution, having an odor of ammonia and a pH of approximately 9.5. As a carbonate, it will react with acids, and so should not be used in coating systems below pH 7. In storage, it is stable for up to six months.AnthraquinoneAnthraquinoneC14H8O2Added to white liquor (alkaline cooking liquor) to improve pulp yield and to increase the rate of delignification.1.44yellow crystalline powderAnti-Foam/Defoamer To prevent foam (anti-foam) or to destroy it once it has formed (defoamer). Surface active, but highly insoluble in water.AsbestineSilicate of MagnesiaMgO-32%, SiO2-62%It is used as a loading agent in paper manufacture, particularly for blotting papers and board.2.6 - 2.8A mineral compound of almost pure fibrous magnesium silicate, which possesses physical characteristics between those of talc and asbestos.APEAlkylphenol EthoxylatesCH3(CH2)n(C6H4) (OCH2CH2)m-OHUsed as cleaning agents or surfactants ASAAlkenyl Succinic Anhydride Sizing Barium SulfateBarium SulfateBaSO4 - 100%Used as a pigment4.2-4.5White insoluble powder.BarytesBarium SulfateBaSO4 - 100%Used as filler4.2-4.5 Blanc FixeBarium SulfateBaSO4 - 100%Used as a base for watercolor pigments and as a filler in paper.4.2-4.5Powdered barium sulfateCaseinA milk phosphoprotein Binder or adhesive in coating formulation CMCCarboxy Methyl Cellulose Sizing Caustic Lye or Caustic Soda or LyeSodium HydroxideNaOHPulping and to maintain pH Chalk (Precipitated)Precipitated Calcium CarbonateCaCO3 - 100%Filler particularly with acidic sizing coating pigment2.7-2.9High Brightness & OpacityChalk (French or Spanish)Silicate of Magnesia4MgO+5SiO2+H2O; MgO - 33%; SiO262% 2.6-2.9A soft white compact talcChina Clay, KaolinHydrated Silicate of AluminaAl2O3-40%; SiO2-46%; H2O-13%Filler, Coating2.4-2.7 Chlorine DioxideChlorine DioxideClO2In Pulp Bleaching2.86 Chlorine GasChlorineCl2In Pulp Bleaching and water treatment2.86 DolomiteCalcium Magnesium CarbonateCaMg(CO3)2Filler, Coating2.86 DTPADiethylene Triamine Penta Acetate Used for chelation (removal of transition metals from pulp). EDTAEthylene Diamine Tetra acetic Acid Used for chelation (removal of transition metals from pulp). Guar GumNatural Polymer Dry Strength Additive cationic derivativeGypsum or Mineral White or PlasterNatural Sulfate of LimeCaSO4.2H2OGypsum board,2.4 Hydrogen PeroxideHydrogen PeroxideH2O2In Pulp Bleaching3.13-3.4 LimeCalcium OxideCaOAlkaline Pulping Process Chemical Recovery, Bleaching3.13-3.4 Lime StoneCalcium CarbonateCaCO3To make Lime Precipitated CaCO3 is used as Filler and in Coating MagnesiteMagnesium CarbonateMgCO3 -100% 2.5 OxygenOxygenO2In Pulp Bleaching OzoneOzoneO3In Pulp Bleaching RosinAbietic AcidC19H29COOHSizing Rosin SoapSodium AbietateC19H29COONaSizing Salt CakeSodium SulfateNa2SO4. 10H2OMakeup chemical in sulfate pulping chemical recovery (Na2SO4. --- Na2S)2.4 Soda AshSodium CarbonateNa2CO3Makeup chemical in alkaline pulping chemical recovery (Na2CO3 +Ca(OH)2 ---2NaOH+CaCO3)2.43-2.51 Sodium DithioniteSodium HydrosulfiteNa2 O4 S2Bleaching2.20White crystalline powder with weak sulforous odorSodium SilicateSodium SilicateNa2SiO3In waste paper deinking for wetting, peptization, ink dispersion, peroxide stabilization. Starch.Comprised of glucose units linked together by oxygen bridges called glycosidesWet and dry end additive SulfurSulfurSTo make HSO3 for bi-sulfite pulping TitaniaTitanium DioxideTiO2Filler to increase the opacity and brightness of paper. Used in coating also.3.84-4.26

It sort of looks like the my broken pump. What doesn't look right are the two prongs sticking out of the side and the plug isn't flat like mine. Plus it the specs doesn't say it's a low voltage 12 volt pump. I'm thinking Rio doesn't make low voltage pumps any longer. I spent an hour looking on the web and could only find one internet site that carried a different brand of 12 volt pumps, so I ordered it. When it gets here I'll then try to figure out how to connect it up. Hopefully the plug looks the same as the one I have... This is what I ordered: Here is a link that might be useful: 12 volt pump

I don't use laser printed paper in my compost or garden. We have done experiments where we soak the printed paper in water for a few days. The letters don't dissolve or change in any way, so they seemed plastic-y to us or somehow melted onto the paper. Not like newsprint which basically rubs or melts off. So whatever is in the ink seems creepy and not what I want in my garden. Plus paper is actually something that is easy to recycle where I live, I just drive it down the street about a mile. So although I have massive lasagna beds and many compost bins, I recycle my paper. I have plenty of leaves, wood chips, etc. to use as browns. Marcia

they're going to dig to the foundation seam and apply either Kryton or Xypex to it. I'm not clear what you mean by seam. Is it where the foundation wall meets the floor--that's a joint? Or is it at the top--IOW, the sill? In either case, crystalline waterproofing by itself is inadequate if the foundation is cracked or has holes. And these may be difficult to locate in case of an excavated foundation. Crystalline waterproofing seals hairline cracks--up to 1/64" in the caseXYPEX--so it should be used in conjunction with a barrier type waterproofing such as plastic membrane (which seals 1/4" cracks) or the old reliable messy but cheap fibrated asphalt and glass mesh. Peel and stick and spray applied solutions work best on new walls. Special attention should be paid to the "cold joint", where the wall meets the footing, for which there are specific sealants. Free-flowing aggregate along the wall would help drainage. But with a plastic membrane most builders do not consider it necessary. Excavation along the foundation will often reveal an obvious entry point (or points) to seal. Still, once the messy work of excavation has been completed, it makes sense to waterproof the entire wall or section.