Paper Grade Definitions
The paper definitions described in the following
specify how papers should be organized and packed. Due to
the processes used to produce scrap paper(paper stock), it
should be noted that it may not be perfect in all respects
and that the definitions described below may not totally cover
all processes concerning the production or recycling of paper
products. The buyer and seller should specifically discuss
these subjects when negotiating.
Outthrows are defined as that which is unsuitable for
use for the particular paper grade in question.
Prohibative Materials are defined as materials either
which, if the allowed amount is exceeded, will make the packaging
unacceptable for the paper grade in question or if the presence
of the material will cause damage to equipment being used.
Source: Paper Stock Industries
More about paper grades here.
1. Soft Mixed Paper
Paper grade that is a mixture of various unsorted paper
qualities including different types of fiber content
and types of bailing.
Prohibative materials: not more than 2%
Total Outthrows: not more than 10%
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2. Mixed Paper
Paper grade that is almost the same as Soft Mixed Paper,
except papers are organized by paper quality and the
papers must have less than 10% groundwood content.
Prohibative Materials: not more than 0.5%
Total Outthrows: not more than 3%
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4. Boxboard Cuttings
Paper grade which contains new bailed cuttings of paperboard.
It is used for making folded cartons, boxes, as well
as other paper products
Prohibitive Materials: not more than 0.5%
Outthrows: not more than 2%
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5. Mill Wrappers
Paper grade made from that is used for wrapping rolls,
bundles, or skids of finished paper.
Prohibitive Materials: not more than 0.5%
Outthrows: not more than 3%
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6. Newsprint
Paper grade which contains bailed newspaper, most of
which is collected from households and buisnesses.
Prohibitive Materials: not more than 1%
Outthrows: not more than 5%
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7. De-Ink Quality Newsprint
Paper grade similar to Newsprint, except that only fresh
newspapers are accepted for this grade, none of which
have undergone decomposition and do not contain more than
the normal amount of rotogravure and color dyed parts.
Also, this paper grade may also have magazines.
No Prohibitive Materials Allowed
Total Outthrows: not more than 0.25%
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8. Special De-Ink Quality Newsprint
Paper grade which is similar to above, except it is free
from magazines, white blank, pressroom over-issues, and
paper other than newsprint. Also, this paper grade must
be tare-free.
No Prohibitive Materials Allowed
Total Outthrows: not more than 0.25%
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9. Over-Issue Newsprint
Paper grade similar to above, but contains only any unused
and/or overrun newspapers, which are baled or securely
tied up.
No Prohibitive Materials Allowed
No Outthrows Permitted
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10. Magazines
Paper grade which contains baled coated magazines, catalogues,
and anything similar to magazines. This grade may contain
a small amount of newsprint as well.
Prohibitive Materials: not more than 1%
Total Outthrows: not more than 3%
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11. Corrugated Containers
Paper grade which has corrugated containers wich have
test liner, jute or kraft, all of which are baled.
Prohibitive Materials: not more than 1%
Total Outthrows: not more than 5%
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