Abstract:
Described herein are compositions and methods for imparting water and oil repellency to fibers. The compositions are composed of (a) a fluorinated polyurethane having a plurality of ionizable groups and (b) an acrylic polymer. Also described herein are fibers and articles treated with the compositions and methods described herein.
Abstract:
Described herein are compositions and methods for imparting stain resistance, liquid repellency and enhanced antimicrobial activity to an article. The composition include a solvent, a surfactant, and an aluminum polymer. Also described herein are articles treated with the compositions and methods described herein.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a stain resist composition comprising: (a) a component selected from the group consisting of (1) a naphthalene condensate, (2) a lignin sulfonate, (3) a phenol sulfonate derivative, a mixture thereof and (4) a (meth)acrylic polymer comprising residues of acrylic or methacrylic acid; and (b) a polyester.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a stain resist composition comprising: (a) a component selected from the group consisting of (1) an anionically modified phenol formaldehyde polymer comprising a phenol moiety and a formaldehyde moiety, (2) a naphthalene condensate, (3) a lignin sulfonate, (4) a phenol sulfonate derivative, a mixture thereof and (5) a (meth)acrylic polymer comprising residues of acrylic or methacrylic acid; and (b) a polyester.
Abstract:
Described herein are compositions and methods for imparting odor resistance to an article. Also described herein are articles treated with the compositions and methods described herein.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a bleach resist composition comprising: (a) a component selected from the group consisting of (1) an anionically modified phenol formaldehyde polymer comprising a phenol moiety and a formaldehyde moiety, (2) a naphthalene condensate, (3) a lignin sulfonate, (4) a phenol sulfonate derivative, a mixture thereof and (5) a (meth)acrylic polymer comprising residues of acrylic or methacrylic acid; and (b) a polyester. Further provided are methods of imparting bleach resistance to a substrate with the compositions of the invention.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a process for dyeing hydrophobic polymer fibers, including the step of contacting the goods with an amount of a dyeing solution effective to dye the goods, wherein the solution comprises an amount of a terpene/terpenoid solvent and a dyestuff. The present invention also provides a composition for dissolving and dispersing a dyestuff for dyeing hydrophobic polymer fibers, including effective amounts of a terpene/terpenoid solvent for dissolving the dyestuff.