# Occupation profile — froth flotation deinking operator

- **ESCO URI:** http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/728b9e5b-3da4-4dbd-ac36-614ebdb6c8c0
- **ESCO code:** 8171.3
- **ISCO-08 group:** 8171 — Pulp and papermaking plant operators

## Description (ESCO)

Froth flotation deinking operators tend a tank that takes in recycled paper and mixes it with water. The solution is brought to a temperature around 50°C Celsius, after which air bubbles are blown into the tank. The air bubbles lift ink particles to the surface of the suspension and form a froth that is then removed.

## Definition

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## Alternative labels

- froth flotation deinking worker
- froth flotation deinking technician
- froth flotation deinking specialist
- froth flotation deinking tank technician
- froth flotation deinking tank operator
- froth flotation deinking tank worker
- froth flotation deinking tank specialist