Abstract: The invention relates to a method and product for treating waste paper material in which the material is pulped to form a slush-like fibrous stock, an ink dispersing agent is added to disperse ink particles from the stock, and the dispersed ink particles are removed from the stock. The ink dispersing agent comprises a mixture of phosphated and carbonated sodium salts, which achieves effective ink dispersal at ambient temperatures and under neutral pH conditions. The ink dispersing agent can also be effectively used as a one-shot product without the addition of any other chemicals to the stock. It also detackifies and disperses stickies from the stock and improves white water clarity.