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Specifically designed as a multi purpose document and stationery paper which is ideal for litho printing as well as for high volume laser/inkjet digital printing equipment

New smooth bright white surface
Laser and inkjet guaranteed
Economically priced for volume print applications
Available in paper and board weights

Bendtsen smoothness reading
Elemental chlorine free
Fully recyclable and biodegradable
Produced at a mill that holds ISO 14001 certificate
ISO 9706 Long life archival usage
Suitable for litho pre-printing
Guaranteed for mono and colour inkjet in certain weights
Monochrome and colour, laser and copier guaranteed in certain weights
PEFC certified product
Suitable inks required - contact our Technical Services for advice
Complies with EN17 (Part 3) Toy Safety Regulations
Available for web

Applications

business cards
direct mail
office documents - external use
office documents - internal use
office documents - with colour print
office documents - with photographic images
stationery papers

Available In

g/m²
90
100
120
160
200
250
300
350

g/m²	210 x 297	420 x 297	450 x 320	450 x 640
90	o	o	o	o
100	o	o	o	•
120	o	o	o	•
160	o		o	o
200			o
250	o		o	o
300	o		o	o
350			o	o

Sizes shown in mm.

o Ream wrapped.
+ Bulk packed on pallets.
• Ream wrapped or bulk packed on pallets.

Environmental Information

Fibre source: Virgin wood fibre from South Africa, Spain, Austria, Portugal and Sweden.
Bleaching: Pulp is bleached using an Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) process.
Disposal: This material can be disposed of by recycling, incineration for energy recovery or is biodegradable

Additional Information

Technical Information

Substance g/m² (approx)	90	100	120	160	200	250	300	350
Caliper µm (approx)	104	114	134	166	202	250	318	360
Opacity (ISO) %	93	95	96	97
Brightness (ISO) D65	114	114	114	112	112	112	112	112
Whiteness CIE D65	165	165	165	157	157	157	157	157
Smoothness (Bendtsen) ml/min TS	50	50	50	25	25	25	25	40
Smoothness (Bendtsen) ml/min WS	50	50	50	25	25	25	25	40
Rigidity (Taber Stiffness Units) 15° MD	2.7	3.6	6.9	15	25.5	46	74	88
Rigidity (Taber Stiffness Units) 15° CD	1.4	2.1	4.2	8	14	29	40	42
Surface pH	7.7	7.7	7.7	7.7	7.7	7.7	7.7	7.7

Technical Capability

Printing process: Litho
Digital printing: Cut sizes and SRA3 are laser guaranteed and suitable for Indigo presses.
Screen ruling: Up to 150
Printing inks: Conventional, UV and IR preferred. High temperature resistant fully oxidising ink for litho pre-print whn subsequent laser printing.
Embossing: Yes
Hot foil blocking: Yes, laser grade foil available
Creasing: If folding 160/gm² and above, or through a solid or dense tone, pre-creasing is advisable by using a creasing matrix.
Copier guaranteed: Yes, mono and colour
Laser guaranteed: Yes, mono and colour
Inkjet guaranteed: Yes, mono and colour
Plain paper fax: Yes, 90 and 100g/m²
Toy safety: Yes, complies with EN71 Part 3 Toy Safety Regulations
Permanence of paper: Yes, meets ISO9706 requirements for Permanence of Paper

Accreditation

Produced at a mill that is certified with the ISO14001 environmental management standard
PEFC Certified

Purchasing Policy

The Robert Horne Group is committed to the responsible purchasing of paper products. This commitment will be realised through a stepwise approach to responsible purchasing that utilises the best available techniques and information. Robert Horne requires its suppliers to abide by all local, state and national laws and international conventions. For further information and full Responsible Paper Purchasing Policy, visit:http://www.roberthorne.co.uk/environment

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