Abstract: A composition including: (a) conventional fabric softener components; (b) magnesia (MgO); and (c) at least one member of the group consisting of cationic polyacrylo-nitrile and alkylamine ethoxylate. A related method of manufacture is also disclosed.

Abstract: Flame retardant co-formulation in a form of an aqueous dispersion including a brominated phosphate ester and a melamine resin. A process for preparing the co-formulation, a method of reducing the flammability of a cellulose-based textile by treating the textile with the co-formulation, and a flame retarded cellulose-based textile product are also provided.

Abstract: A method for reclaiming fibers from a textile made of cellulose/synthetic fiber blend, comprising adding the textile to a solution comprising molten salt hydrate (MSH) and an acid catalyst to form a reaction mixture in which cellulose fibers are fibrillated and depolymerized, terminating the reaction to obtain fibrillated and depolymerized cellulose, recovering the cellulose from the re-action mixture, and recovering the synthetic fiber.

Abstract: This invention provides a composition and aqueous dispersion comprising magnesium oxide, as a sole active agent or in combination with ammonium phosphate/ammonium polyphosphate for imparting anti-bacterial and/or anti-viral properties to textile products. The present invention further provides methods for preparing such compositions and aqueous dispersions and methods of using the same for textile finishing.