Abstract:
In a method for providing a cured coating on paper in which a coating formulation comprising a reactive polymer, a cross-linking agent, and a curing accelerator acid is applied to the paper, dried and calendered, the improvement for obtaining a controlled cure comprising encapsulating either or both the accelerator acid and cross-linking agent in microcapsules capable of rupture in the calendering step.
Abstract:
Cellulosic materials having a high capacity for absorption of water or aqus solutions, a large volume:weight ratio and a high resilience are produced by an acid-catalyzed cross-linking reaction in a reaction medium of low water content from a cellulosic or lignocellulosic material in the form of individual, substantially dehydrated, non-swollen and inter-fibre-bonds free fibres.
Abstract:
A fabric comprising cellulose or a blend thereof which may or may not be premercerized or prealkylated is impregnated with an aldehyde or an aldehyde liberating compound and thereafter exposed to acidic vapors to catalyze the reaction. Softening agents, bluing agents, formaldehyde catchers, optical brighteners, etc., may be included in the impregnating bath.
Abstract:
Method and apparatus for finishing cellulose-containing textile material wherein the material is treated with an acid catalyst by contacting the material with the vapor of a liquid azeotropic mixture containing the acid catalyst, and wherein the temperature of the liquid azeotropic mixture is controlled to regulate the amount of catalyst present in the vapor phase for contact with the textile material.
Abstract:
Improved crease resistance and smooth drying characteristics are imparted to cellulosic fiber-containing materials, such as cotton fabric, with a minimum sacrifice in physical properties by a process including (1) applying an aqueous solution comprising at least one water-soluble polymer-forming compound possessing reactive N-methylol groups and a latent curing catalyst to the cellulosic material, (2) exposing the material in a water swollen state in the presence of formaldehyde to a reactive vapor atmosphere containing a gaseous acidic catalyst such as sulfur dioxide, and (3) drying the material in preparation for the manufacture of a durable press article therefrom. The latent curing catalyst is conveniently applied to the material from the same bath as the polymer-forming compound, but as an alternative it may be applied to the material from a separate bath, e.g., after the reactive vapor treatment and prior to the final cure. The durable press article may be made by first making the dry uncured material into an article such as a garment having hot pressed creases therein and then curing the article (delayed cure), or by first curing the material and then making the cured material into a final product (precure).
Abstract:
Cotton fabrics are impregnated with aqueous formaldehyde-methyl carbamate mixtures at molar ratios of about 2:1 to 4:1 respectively, and a pH of about 10, then heated in a package without evaporation to yield dimethylol methyl carbamate in situ in the fibers. Alternatively, the package, could be held for 16 hours at room temperature. The adduct is produced in yield equivalent to 2.5 to 10% dimethylol methyl carbamate. The wet impregnated fabric is removed from the package, dried, then acidified, and catalyst is applied. It is cured to yield a crosslinked fabric having durable press properties.
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing reinforcing fibers for a hydraulic binding material, to be used as an initial material for structural elements comprises the steps of providing a plurality of plant fibers and mineralizing the plant fibers. The mineralizing step includes opening the capilaries of the plant fibers, drying the same, impregnating the plant fibers with a lime water suspension, soaking the plant fibers with a formaldehyde-containing water glass solution, and intermediately drying the plant fibers between the impregnating and soaking steps. The plant fibers, after the drying, can be first impregnated with a lime water suspension, then dried, and after this soaked with a formaldehyde-containing water glass solution. It is also possible that the plant fibers, after drying, can be first soaked with a formaldehyde-containing water glass solution, then dried and after this impregnated with a lime water suspension. A structural element has a body of a hydraulic binding material, and a plurality of reinforcing fibers which are formed as mineralized plant fibers.
Abstract:
The dimensional stability, wrinkle resistance, smooth drying characteristics and total shape retentivity of cellulosic material such as cotton fabrics are improved by impregnating the fabric with an aqueous solution of a monomeric compound which has at least one active hydrogen and reacts with formaldehyde, e.g., urea, exposing the impregnated fabric to an atmosphere containing formaldehyde vapors in the absence of a catalyst until a creaseproofing amount of an at least partially polymerized, substantially water-insoluble condensate (such as an amideformaldehyde condensate) is affixed to the fabric without, however, effecting any substantial amount of cross-linking with the cellulosic fiber. The thus-exposed fabric is thereafter postheated in an inert gaseous atmosphere also in the absence of a catalyst to further polymerize and cross-link the fabric.
Abstract:
In the process of making permanent-press articles, treating the article with a liquid impregnating composition having at least two phases, containing liquid droplets of a water solution of thermosetting resin and catalyst dispersed in a water immiscible organic liquid which has a higher evaporation rate than water at room temperature.