Despite the rise of digitalization and electronic communications, the paper industry remains significant due to its diverse applications in packaging materials, boards, tissues, and disposables. While the industry has faced criticism for its environmental impact, including deforestation and high water usage, paper chemicals help mitigate these issues by improving production efficiency, reducing water consumption, and increasing yield.

The leather industry, a key player in the global market, thrives on its association with the fashion sector. Leather is produced from animal hides, a byproduct of the meat industry, and involves extensive processing to achieve the desired quality and texture. Chemicals are indispensable in this process, serving functions such as hair removal and enhancing leather’s physical properties.

Processing paper and leather involves utilizing naturally occurring resources like forests and animal byproducts. Chemicals streamline these processes, ensuring the final products meet industry standards for quality and functionality.

Some of the most widely used paper and leather chemicals include calcium sulfate, aluminum sulfate, barium carbonate, hydrochloric acid, hydrogen peroxide, calcium oxide, aluminum chloride, sodium hydrosulfide, and formic acid.