摘要:
The present invention relates to the use of phosphinate ionic liquids as flame retardants and also as a melt reduction agent for polymer processing. The compounds of the invention may be used as flame retardants in various materials without causing damage to the environment and or health of humans or animals. Ionic liquid flame retardants maybe applied alone or in combination with traditional flame retardants. Ionic liquid flame retardants can be applied to finish textile, plastic, leather, paper, rubber or as wild fire flame retardants.
摘要:
Methods and treatment compositions for imparting durable antimicrobial properties to carpet are provided. The method includes applying a composition comprising a first antimicrobial compound and a fluoropolymer to the carpet substrate. The carpet substrate may be steamed thereafter. The treatment composition may comprise a fluoropolymer, an antimicrobial compound selected from a group consisting of zinc pyrithione, a silver-containing antimicrobial compound and combinations thereof, and a foamer. Carpet products treated with the treatment composition or treated in accordance with the methods are also provided.
摘要:
The invention provides a dry, disposable, polymeric product having sustained-release anti-microbial activity, the product consisting essentially of a polymeric material selected from the group consisting of fibers, fabrics, sheets, films and other stable woven, non-woven and knitted materials prepared from natural, man-made and synthetic polymers and an amine salt anti-microbial agent, the anti-microbial agent being incorporated in the polymeric material without an intermediary adhesive, carrier or linking agent and being releasable therefrom in anti-microbially effective amounts for a period of at least three days upon the product being brought into contact with a moist surface.
摘要:
A method for rendering a carboxyl-containing polymer surface resistant to microbial growth, the method comprising: (i) reacting the carboxyl-containing polymer surface with a metal borohydride in a solvent system comprising a water-soluble alcohol having one to three hydroxy groups and one to four carbon atoms, and optionally up to about fifty percent water, in a temperature range having a minimum of about 60° C. and a maximum of about 80° C., and for an amount of time sufficient for reducing carboxyl groups on the carboxyl-containing polymer surface to surface hydroxymethyl groups without altering the nature of the bulk of the polymer; and either: (iia) converting hydroxy groups of the surface hydroxymethyl groups to leaving groups and displacing the leaving groups with one or a combination of antimicrobial agents; or (iib) displacing the hydrogen atoms of the hydroxy groups of the surface hydroxymethyl groups with one or a combination of antimicrobial agents.
摘要:
A fabric treatment composition that includes a hydrophobic agent with a melting point or glass transition temperature below 100° C. and optionally, a fluoropolymer, that imparts fabric protection benefits, including improved stain and soil resistance, oil repellency, water repellency, softness, wrinkle and damage resistance, and better handfeel to treated fabrics. Compositions may further include a zeta potential modifier in an amount sufficient to adjust the zeta potential of the composition to be positive and greater, than zero millivolts. The composition can be used as a pretreatment prior to drying or ironing, through soaking or direct spray application, or used prior to or during the drying cycle of an automatic drying machine or clothing refresher machine, or used prior to or in conjunction with an ironing device. The fabric treatment is complete when the fabric treated by contact with the protective composition is then cured by drying and/or heating. The invention further includes a kit providing a means for convenient dispensing of the protective composition to effect treatment and curing of fabric articles.
摘要:
There are provided wrinkle reducing compositions and method for treating fabrics in order to improve properties of fabrics, in particular, reduction or removal of unwanted wrinkles, by means of an aqueous composition comprising a water-soluble wetting agent and a salt.
摘要:
A FABRIC SOFTENING COMPOSITION IS DISCLOSED WHICH INCORPORATES A CATIONIC FABRIC SOFTENING AGENT AND A WATERSOLUBLE ACID SALT OF AN AMPHOTERIC AMINO CARBOXYLIC ACID CHELATING AGENT TO DECREASE FABRIC YELLOWING CAUSED BY THE PRESENCE IN THE WATER USED OF DISSOLVED OR SUSPENDED METAL COMPOUNDS.