Abstract: Flock is treated with a long chain aliphatic acid or a salt of such an acid to control static charges, increase flow and reduce waste. The acid or salt is applied from a solution in a non-aqueous liquid.

Abstract: A water soluble sizing for fibrous carbonaceous material consists of either 1,3-diglycidyl-5,5-dimethylhydantoin or 1,3-diglycidylhydantoin. The carbonaceous material is sized by immersion in an aqueous solution of the sizing having a concentration of 0.1-10%, preferably 1-2%, by weight, followed by drying. In addition to being highly water soluble, non-toxic and non-flammable, the sizing provides excellent filament control so as to minimize fuzzing during subsequent handling of the carbonaceous material and is compatible with an epoxy resin matrix system.

Abstract: Container-stable alkaline cleaning compositions and processes are provided which are effective for cleaning carpets, upholstery and the like, and for imparting water and oil repellency and stain resistance thereto. One such composition comprises in an aqueous medium: detergent, water-dispersible carboxyl-containing material which forms water-insoluble zinc or zirconium salts, a water-dispersible zinc or zirconium coordination complex, a Lewis base, and a fluorochemical compound containing a fluoroaliphatic group and having acid functionality and being capable of imparting water- and oil-repellency to a substrate.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for coating the surface of a shaped article of cellulose hydrate with a layer of polymer material which comprises applying to the surface of a shaped article in the gel state and based on cellulose hydrate, a liquid layer of an aqueous solution of a chemically modified protein obtained by mixing an aqueous alkaline protein solution with an aqueous solution of N-methylolacrylamide or N-methylol-methacrylamide or of the alkoxy derivatives thereof of aliphatic alcohols with 1 to 8 carbon atoms, particularly of organic, tetrafunctional, doubly unsaturated compounds of the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen or an alkyl group with 1 to 6 carbon atoms, andR.sub.3 is the group --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, n being an integer from 1 to 8, or the group ##STR2## in which R.sub.4 is an alkyl group with 1 to 18 carbon atoms, subjecting the liquid mixture to a dwell time, heating the coated shaped article, and wetting the shaped article.

Abstract: A composition and process for dewrinkling garments and more particularly for the process of reforming permanent creased garments wherein an undesired crease may be removed and a new permanent crease made in the fabric.

Abstract: By the addition of a relatively small amount of N-(phenoxyphenyl)maleimide or the corresponding 3,4-dichloromaleimide, synthetic films or plastics or woven or knitted synthetic or cellulosic fabrics can be protected against fungal and bacterial deterioration.

Abstract: Disclosed is a treatment process for textile substrates comprising or consisting of regenerated cellulose, which process comprises applying to the substrate an aqueous medium comprising (A) a monomeric, hydrolysis stable, hydrosoluble, resin forming cross linking agent containing at least two N-methylol or N-alkoxymethyl groups, (B) a hydrosoluble, prepolymerised, linear, filler resin forming, cross-linking agent, also containing at least two N-methylol or N-alkoxymethyl groups, (C) a reactive acetal of formula ##STR1## wherein X and Y, independently, are H or CH.sub.2 OH, (D) a first cross-linking catalyst, being an alkaline earth metal salt of a strong acid and (E) a second cross-linking catalyst, being an acidic aluminium salt, subsequently drying the substrate and subjecting same to a temperature at which cross-linking takes place, and an aqueous concentrate for use therein.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## is provided that is useful for imparting soil release properties and durable flame retardancy to textiles such as all-polyester fabric either alone or in combination with other textile chemicals.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of a composition containing PCS from polyisocyanates which comprises the following steps in the stated order:Step 1: Mixing a polyisocyanate with(a) an aqueous solution of an alkali metal or ammonium bisulphite or metabisulphite, or an aqueous solution of a mixture of any two or more of these salts, and(b) a compound or mixture of compounds containing on average one or more tertiary amino group per molecule, and(c) at least one water miscible solvent containing a hydroxy and/or ether group.Step 2: Mixing the reaction mixture from Step 1 with either or both of(d) at least one mineral acid or a solution thereof(e) an aqueous dispersion, emulsion, or latex of at least one water-insoluble organic polymer prepared from the polymerization of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer or an organic polymer containing a plurality of urethane linkages.

Abstract: Stable cellulosic products containing releasable flavorant are described. These products are produced by impregnating a dry cellulosic substrate with an essentially anhydrous ammonia solution of a volatile flavorant and then subjecting the impregnated substrate to conditions of temperature and pressure sufficient to effect evaporation of essentially all of the impregnated solvent.

Abstract: A method of imparting flame retardant character to cellulosic containing material by applying an effective fire retarding imparting amount of a phosphorous composition to the material and curing the phosphorous composition, the improvement comprising pretreating the material with an aqueous caustic solution prior to applying the phosphorous composition, wherein the material contains at least 20% polyester.

Abstract: Improved anti-static fabric softening compositions, that are obtainable from certain amphoteric surface active agents, are especially useful in processes for household clothes' drying without adversely affecting the rewetting or soil-release properties of the softened fabric.

Abstract: Foamable fabric treatment compositions are disclosed which are composed of a fabric finishing agent and a foam stabilizer, which compositions are capable of forming a foam having a blow ratio in the range from about 2:1 to 20:1 and a foam density range from about 0.5 gm/cc to 0.05 gm/cc. Methods for preparing and using the foamable compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: As a spin-finish lubricant for processing synthetic fibers, a nonionic polyalkoxylate surfactant of the fatty-ether alkoxylate, fatty-ester alkoxylate, or block or heteric ethylene oxide/propylene oxide type is made which contains a substantial proportion of alkali-metal or alkaline-earth metal ions and preferably anions of volatile nature, such as the anions of saturated carboxylic acids containing up to 18 carbon atoms. Such lubricants display improved stability when during a spin-finishing operation the synthetic fiber to which they have been applied is passed over a heater plate maintained at 150.degree. to 300.degree. Centigrade.

Abstract: Bacteriostatic, water-insoluble complexes of zirconyl acetate with inorganic peroxides are disclosed. Peroxides operative in forming these complexes are hydrogen peroxide, alkali metal perborates and alkali metal peroxydiphosphates. Processes for in situ formation and deposition of the insoluble complexes on the surfaces of cellulosic textiles are described. The textile finishes so produced inhibit the growth and spreading of odor- and infection-producing gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria on the treated textiles. The antibacterial activity imparted to the textiles is durable to repeated laundering.

Abstract: A method for reducing the pilling tendency of textiles including polyester fibers which comprises subjecting the textile to an aliphatic amine having at least 10 carbon atoms, the concentration of the amine being between about 0.5% and 10% based on the dry weight of the textile.

Abstract: A method for eliminating or preventing the brightening effect on materials, particularly fibrous materials such as textiles and paper, of anionic optical brightening agents involving the use of hydrosoluble acid addition salts or quaternary ammonium salts of compounds containing the group of formula: ##STR1## wherein the benzene radical is linked within the group at its m- or p-positions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing a water softening composition which comprises the steps of:(a) applying to finely divided solid carrier particles of an inorganic material selected, e.g., from the group consisting of aluminosilicates having an Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 content of from 1 to 75% by mole, kieselguhr, a silicic acid composition containing 67 mole % of SiO.sub.2, 1 mole % of Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 and 278 mole % of H.sub.2 O, a silica gel containing 12.24% of SiO.sub.2, 7.35% of N.sub.2 SO.sub.4, 0.41% of Na.sub.2 O and 80% of H.sub.2 O, aluminum oxide, alumina hydrate, bentonite and sodium sulfate, a solution of sodium aluminate having a concentration of from about 0.2% to 25% by weight and a molar ratio Na.sub.2 O/Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 of from about 0.3 to 47, in an amount which is sufficient to coat the particles with an outside layer of sodium aluminate amounting from about 0.5 to about 50% by weight of the particles; and, (b) drying the coated particles at a temperature of from about 20.degree. to 120.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for coating the surface of a shaped article of cellulose hydrate with a layer of polymer material which comprises applying to the surface of a shaped article in the gel state and based on cellulose hydrate, a liquid layer of an aqueous solution of a chemically modified protein obtained by mixing an aqueous alkaline protein solution with an aqueous solution of N-methylol-acrylamide or N-methylol-methacrylamide or of the alkoxy derivatives thereof of aliphatic alcohols with 1 to 8 carbon atoms, particularly of organic, tetrafunctional, doubly unsaturated compounds of the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen or an alkyl group with 1 to 6 carbon atoms, andR.sub.3 is the group --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, n being an integer from 1 to 8, or the group ##STR2## in which R.sub.4 is an alkyl group with 1 to 18 carbon atoms, SUBJECTING THE LIQUID MIXTURE TO A DWELL TIME, HEATING THE COATED SHAPED ARTICLE, AND WETTING THE SHAPED ARTICLE.

Abstract: Reaction products containing at least two amidophosphate radicals are disclosed. They have been produced from(1) an amidophosphate of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is lower alkyl or both R.sub.1 's together are lower alkylene,(2) formaldehyde,(3) optionally an aliphatic diol with 2 to 6 carbon atoms,(4) optionally a lower alkanol.If a diol according to (3) has been used, R.sub.1 in the amidophosphate according to (1) can also be lower alkenyl or halogenoalkyl.The disclosed reaction products are suitable for flameproofing organic fibre materials, especially cellulosic textiles.

Abstract: The use of haloalkyl phosphoric acids and their salts as emulsifiers for tris-haloaliphatic phosphates in aqueous systems is disclosed. The aqueous emulsions are useful as durable flame retardant textile finishes.

Abstract: A process for modifying a fibrous product containing cellulosic fibers, which comprises impregnating said fibrous product with a treating liquor containing a chemical textile finishing agent, and then heat-treating the impregnated fabric in the presence of an acid catalyst which comprises a fluorocarboxylic acid of the formulaC.sub.n F.sub.p H.sub.q COOHwherein n is an integer of 1 to 5, p is 2 to 10, and q is 0 or 1, with the proviso that the sum of p and q equals 2n + 1. The fibrous product thus treated has markedly improved shrinkage resistance, dry crease resistance, wet crease resistance and wash and wear properties while retaining mechanical strength characteristics.

Abstract: Flock is treated with a metal salt of a long chain aliphatic acid to control static charges, increase flow and reduce waste. The salt may be applied from a water solution, or from an aqueous mixture of the metal and the acid under high shear mixing conditions under which at least a part of the acid is converted to the salt.

Abstract: Acid modified vinyl acetate interpolymers containing 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid and their use as textile sizes. The interpolymers comprise from about 64.5 to about 95.8 weight percent of vinyl acetate, from about 4 to about 9.5 weight percent of acrylic acid, from about 0.2 to about 1 weight percent of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid and from about 0 to about 25 weight percent of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer selected from the group consisting of alkyl acrylates, dialkyl maleates, and dialkyl fumarates. The interpolymers are prepared preferably by latex polymerization. The textile size solutions are formed by dissolving the interpolymers in dilute aqueous bases or in an organic solvent, and can be used advantageously in combination with polyvinyl alcohol and starches. The sizes demonstrate excellent adhesion to spun polyester and spun blends of polyester and natural fibers and are readily removed by aqueous scouring solvents.

Abstract: A process for the flameproofing of fiber material, which comprises applying (meth-)acrylic acid-alkyl-esters of the general formula ##STR1## in which n and m are 0 or 1 and (n+m) are 0 or 1, and R.sub.1 stands for a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 8, preferably from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, which radical may also be substituted, preferably mono-substituted, by chlorine, bromine, the nitrile group, or the radicals --OR.sub.4 or --COOR.sub.4, R.sub.2 has the same meaning as R.sub.1 and -- for n= 0 and m= 1 -- may also be a group of the formula ##STR2## Z, Z.sup.1, Z.sup.2 represent straight-chain or branched (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)-alkylene radicals which may also be substituted, preferably mono-substituted, by chlorine, bromine or the hydroxy group, X stands for a hydrogen, a chlorine or a bromine atom, a hydroxy or a methyl group, R.sub.3 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and R.sub.4 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and R.sub.

Abstract: An improved plasticized regenerated cellulose film, and particularly a plasticized regenerated cellulose film having a moistureproofing, solvent-sealable coating in which plasticizer migration into the coating is at least minimized, and a process for making such film.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improvement in the process for the transformation of comminuted cellulose ether, which has been rendered at least largely water-insoluble by modification, but which is still highly swellable with water, into an easily workable material, in which process the modified cellulose ether is attached to a hydrophilic support web, the improvement comprising dispersing the modified cellulose ether in a solution of unmodified cellulose ether in an organic solvent, coating the support on at least one of its surfaces with the dispersion, and then drying.

Abstract: A cellulosic substrate is rendered fire resistant through application thereto of an alcohol deactivated solution of chlorosulfonic acid and digested plant material.

Abstract: Perfluoro compounds containing dichloro phosphoryl and/or dichlorophosphoryl radicals are provided which are obtained by reacting perfluoroalkylalkenes with phosphorus trichloride in the presence of oxygen. The compounds are useful to obtain oleophobic finishes on various substrates, especially on fibrous materials.

Abstract: Stable nonionic water emulsions of the flame retardant (2,3-dibromopropyl)phosphate are disclosed and claimed. The water emulsions are achieved by use of a ketone solvent and one or more nonionics from selected groups which when used have a sole or combined HLB in the range of about 10 to 14. The stable emulsions are compatible with all water repellents including the cationic fluorochemical oil and water repellents.

Abstract: Fire retardancy and wrinkle resistance are imparted to cellulosic textiles by impregnation of said textiles with the phosphoalkylated reaction product of a polyisocyanate and an alkyleneamine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for sizing cellulose fibers or cellulose fiber containing materials and to a composition for carrying out the process. More particularly the invention relates to a process for sizing according to which cellulose fibers or cellulose fiber containing materials in a manner known per se are brought into contact with compounds having the general formula ##STR1## WHEREIN R.sub.1 is an organic, hydrophobic group having 8 to 40 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 is an alkyl group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms or has the same meaning as R.sub.1.

Abstract: Mixtures comprising compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is either NH.sub.2 or N=P(NH.sub.2).sub.3, provided at least one A is N=P(NH.sub.2).sub.3, have been found to be good flame-retardants for material made from cotton or polyester-cotton having about 30 to 70% by weight cotton. Conveniently the material can be treated with an aqueous solution containing a sufficient amount of said mixtures and the material dried to make the material self extinguishing. Then the treated and dried material is cured at a sufficient temperature to bond said compounds to the material. Alternatively and usually preferably the drying and curing can be accomplished as a single operation. The treatment solution can additionally contain auxiliary treatment agents to make the material more durable to washing.

Abstract: Salts of 1,3,5-triaza-7-phosphaadamantane can be utilized as catalysts for finishing cellulose-containing textile materials with methylol amide crosslinking agents to give products with improved wrinkle resistance and durable press properties. Inorganic, organic, and sulfonic acid salts, and mixed salt complexes of this new tricyclic phosphorus-containing compound provide effective catalysis in the chemical reactions needed for these finishing treatments. Salts of the corresponding phosphorus oxide, 1,3,5-triaza-7-phosphaadamantane-7-oxide, provided even stronger catalysis in similar treatments.

Abstract: Disclosed are brominated azido fire-retardants having the formula(Br).sub.x --R--[(R').sub.n --A].sub.ywhere R is an organic radical; R' is selected from ##STR1## where R" is selected from alkylene, cycloalkylene, alkylene cycloalkylene, arylene, alkylene arylene, and the foregoing radicals with bromo substituents, and b is an integer from 1 to 10; A is selected from ##STR2## and --SO.sub.2 N.sub.3 where z is 0 or 1; x is at least 3; n is 0 or 1; and y is an integer from 1 to 100. Also disclosed is the process of preparing fire-retardant natural and synthetic fibers and films which comprises contacting the surface of said fiber or film with a brominated azido fire-retardant and initiating reaction of the fire-retardant with the fiber or film by heat or irradiation.

Abstract: Brominated phosphoramidates of the structure ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, chloro, bromo, and chloro or bromo substituted alkyl of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms;R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, hydroxy substituted alkyl of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms and chloro or bromo substituted alkyl of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms;R.sup.4 is independently selected from the group consisting of R.sup.3 and a group of the structure ##STR2## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of alkylene of from 2 to 8 carbon atoms; phenylene, biphenylene and dicyclohexylene; provided that at least one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 contains a bromine atom and at least one of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 contains a replaceable hydrogen.The phosphoramidates of the present invention are useful to impart a flame retardant property to combustible materials.

Abstract: 2,4,6-Tris(carbamoylmethylamino)-1,3,5-s-triazine, abbreviated TCMT, is prepared by the reaction of 2,4,6-tris(carbethoxymethylamino)-1,3,5-s-triazine with ammonia. The methylol derivative of TCMT is prepared and applied to cotton textiles and blends of cotton and polyester to impart wrinkle recovery thereto.

Abstract: Flame retardant protection has been demonstrated on cotton and on polyester-cotton materials by the product obtained from the reaction of cyanamide and PCl.sub.5 followed by reaction with anhydrous ammonia in excess of that required to react with the chlorine on the cyanamide and PCl.sub.5 intermediate product. Conveniently the material can be treated with an aqueous solution containing a sufficient amount of the new flame retardant compound and the material dried to make the material self extinguishing. Then the treated and dried material is cured at a sufficient temperature to bond the flame retardant to the material. Alternatively and usually preferably, the drying and curing can be accomplished as a single operation.

Abstract: Textile-finishing agents are provided by compounds of the formula(Rf).sub.m --A-- (X).sub.nwherein Rf represents a fluorocarbon chain, A represents a linking group, X represents a sulphonazide or azidoformate group and m and n are integers. The Rf group may be a linear or branched fluorocarbon chain containing 2 to 12 carbon atoms, and the linking group A may be a simple organic linking group or it may be a macromolecular linking group. The simple linking groups may have one or more fluorocarbon chains and one or more azido groups attached thereto, while the macromolecular linking groups may have a considerable number of fluorocarbon and/or azido groups attached thereto.

Abstract: A flame resistant substrate composed of cotton and flame retardant polyester fibers having a flame retardant affixed thereto and a method for increasing the flame resistance of a substrate composed of cotton and flame retardant polyester fibers.

Abstract: A ply formed of an outer layer of tetrafluoroethylene polymer impregnating the top surface of a flexible porous matrix and a vinylidene fluoride polymer impregnating the lower surface of said matrix, the vinylidene fluoride polymer surface of the ply being firmly adhered to a substrate of a vinylidene fluoride polymer, preferably reinforced with an embedded flexible porous matrix, to form a reinforced laminate construction.

Abstract: A phosphazene composition is prepared by reacting a fully hydrocarboxylated phosphazene with a partially hydrocarboxylated phosphazene under conditions whereby an organic halide is evolved, in which at least one of the fully and partially hydrocarboxylated phosphazenes are prepared by adding an alkali metal hydrocarboxide to a phosphonitrilic halide whereby the final phosphazene composition contains some --P--ONa bonds, as well as --P--O--P--bond configurations. The phosphazene compositions are useful as fire retardants for cellulosics.

Abstract: Derivatives of dicarboxylic acids containing a phosphono group in the alpha and alpha prime position have been made. These have a wide variety of uses as intermediates. Specifically, one of the new compounds is useful in imparting wrinkle resistance as well as flame retardance to cellulosic textiles.

Abstract: The product of the reaction of tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium salts and primary 1,1-dihydroperfluoroalkylamines, when applied from aqueous emulsions to which basic substances have been added, renders textiles repellent to oil and water and improves their anti-stain properties.

Abstract: An ethylenimine prepolymer has been prepared by mixing certain alkyl halides with ethylenimine in molar ratios of about from 44:1 to 27:1, respectively, and allowing the mixture to stand for not more than about 16 hours.

Abstract: The invention is a process for manufacturing a sculptured decorative finish on a textile fabric by applying an aqueous polyurethane latex in a pattern to the fabric and drying the fabric; and the sculptured fabric obtained by the process.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel method of reducing the tendency of material to accumulate static electricity which comprises antistatically treating said material with a water soluble or readily water-dispersible salt having a cation of the formula: ##EQU1## WHEREIN R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 are substituents e.g. alkyl and m, n, and x are integers.

Abstract: Fabrics are treated in machine drying apparatus to reduce static electricity carried by the fabrics, soften the fabrics and improve other fabric properties. A reusable dispenser of solid or semi-solid fabric-conditioning agent is placed within the dryer drum and the fabrics are tumbled in the dryer thereby causing some of the fabric-conditioning agent to be transferred to the fabric. When the dryer is heated, the heat of the dryer helps cause the fabric-conditioning agent to soften and assist in its distribution over the surface of fabric with which it is brought into tumbling contact.

Abstract: A process for dyeing fiberglass by the steps of applying thereto a combination consisting of a substituted oxazoline and a thermosetting epoxy resin, heating at about 270.degree.-300.degree.F and applying a disperse, or an acid dye or a vat dye thereto.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of fiber ropes, according to which a braid with or without a core is produced, and this assembly, made of high performance, degreased fibers is impregnated by passing it through an impregnation bath, containing polyester urethanes and some aromatic isocyanate, which constitutes the reticulant, and then drying.