Abstract:
The invention discloses a method to prepare N-halamine antibacterial materials based on cyanuric chloride. Firstly, cyanuric chloride is dissolved in alkaline solution to produce finishing solution. Then the materials are dipped in the finishing solution to absorb liquid. The wetted materials are taken out, cured under 90˜120° C. for 10˜40 min, chlorinated by bleach solution, washed and dried to get antibacterial materials. The processing method in this invention is simple, cheap, and energy-saving. In addition, it only caused very small loss of physical strength. The resulted materials have strong antibacterial efficacy, are safe for application.
Abstract:
Improved methods for durable and regenerable antimicrobial finishing of fabrics are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the methods reduce the amount of free-formaldehyde released during processing by using a formaldehyde scavenger such as a polyol. The improved process imparts regenerable antimicrobial functions to cellulose articles including textiles, papers, wood pulp, and any cellulose-containing materials. The treated product acquire antimicrobial properties after being treated with a halogenated solution.
Abstract:
Stable concentrated polymer mixtures suitable for the treatment of textile and other materials, are prepared by mixing:A. an aqueous dispersion, emulsion, or latex containing more than 20% by weight of at least one water-insoluble organic polymer,B. a solution containing at least 10% by weight of at least one polycarbamoyl sulfonate; andC. one or more stabilizers.
Abstract:
An improved polyethylene terephthalate tire yarn is prepared by applying to the yarn a finish composition comprising a polyalkylene glycol compound having the formulaR--(O--R.sub.1 --O--R.sub.2).sub.n --OHin which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different lower alkylene units such as ethylene, propylene and so forth up to 5 carbon atoms, R is an alkyl group containing 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and n has a value to produce a molecular weight of at least about 300; and about 5 to 35 parts per 100 parts, by weight, of said polyalkylene glycol compound of a triol compound having the formula: ##EQU1## WHEREIN R and R' are independently at each occurrence hydrogen, methyl or ethyl and r, s, and t are integers from 1 to about 20. This method of finishing the tire yarn results in an improved adhesion of the fiber to rubber.
Abstract:
Epoxides as adhesion promoting agents are added to the finish or spinning composition applied to tire yarn used in making tire reinforcing cord as a means of promoting adhesion between the cord and the rubber when using a conventional R/F/L adhesive.
Abstract:
Solid-state branching and/or crosslinking of aliphatic polyamide or polyester articles is achieved using a topical approach. A surface of the article is coated with a composition that includes a polyene and a free radical initiator. The article and applied coating are then heated to induce branching and/or crosslinking in the polyamide or polyester. This is performed below the crystalline melting temperature of the polyamide or polyester, or in the case of a fabric, below the melting temperature of the fibers in the fabric. Fabrics treated in this manner exhibit reduced or even no dripping in vertical flame tests.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a modified cellulosic fiber having reduced hydrogen bonding capabilities. The modified fiber formed in accordance with the present invention may be useful in the production of tissue products having improved bulk and softness. More importantly, the modified fiber is adaptable to current tissue making processes and may be incorporated into a tissue product to improve bulk and softness without an unsatisfactory reduction in tensile.
Abstract:
A water-soluble, triazine-based, non-dye, cellulose cross-linking agent that has a highly flexible linking group between at least two, mono-reactive cross-linking moieties and further hydrophilic or non-hydrophilic substituents.
Abstract:
Fibrillation of certain cellulosic fibres has been widely studied, and fibrillation can be utilised to improve fabric performance, for example strength, absorbency, surface area together with handle and opacity. However, it believed that keratinous fibres such as wool have not been treated in this way. The invention seeks to provide a fibrillated keratinous fibre fabric and a method of fibrillating natural fibres. A textile fabric of keratinous fibre is disclosed characterised by the presence of fibrils, micro-fibrils and proto-fibrils. The fibrils may be further characterised as having diameters in the range 3 nullm to 5 nullm and by having lengths in the range 25 nullm to 60 nullm. Preferably, the fabric is a woven, knitted, non-woven or composite fabric. A method of treating natural fibres is also disclosed which comprises:- a pre-treatment to remove surface lipid materials or scales, e.g. using an oxidising agent; a treatment to remove or partially remove intercellular cement, e.g. using an enzyme; and the application of mechanical agitation under aqueous conditions, e.g. hydroentanglement, to complete fibrillation.