bagasse
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bagasse
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CAS No:
9006-97-7
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Chemical Name:
bagasse
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Synonyms:
bagasse
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Description
A form of cellulose (biomass) derived as a by-product of the crushing of sugar cane or guayule plants. Contains a high proportion of hemicellulose. After pulping with either soda or kraft cooking liquor, it can be made into a low grade of paper. It is also used in compressed form as an insulating board in construction, as a medium for growth of nutritive bacteria, in animal feeds, in manufacturing of furfural; and as on-site fuel for cane-sugar mills. In Hawaii, it is being used as a fuel for e