cartridge paper
A paper similar in appearance to hard antique
paper. It is tough, closely formed, and is usually
produced from chemical wood pulps, esparto, or a
combination of the two. The degree of sizing
depends on th purpose for which it is to be used,
and its surface may be rough, semi-rough or
smooth. Cartridge paper is generally unbleached or
only slightly bleached, and is made in basis
weights ranging from 60 to 80 pounds. It is used
for endpapers, linings, and compensation guards.
The term "cartridge paper" is not generally used
in the United States. The name derives from its
original use in forming the tube section of
shotgun shells. (17
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