Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing an interior fitment for motor vehicles, the interior fitment having on its facing side a wood molding which is provided with a coating. In order to impart a substantially natural impression to the interior fitment, the invention proposes applying to the wood molding a coating material based on vegetable-oil-modified resins and natural vegetable oils, with the addition to the coating material of ceramic microparticles. Likewise proposed is an interior fitment produced preferably by this method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of an alkylhydroxyalkyl cellulose, which has alkyl groups having 1-3 carbon atoms and hydroxyalkyl groups having 2-3 carbon atoms, is free from hydrophobically modifying alkyl groups having at least 4 carbon atoms and has a turbidity point of 50-95° C. The amount of carboxymethyl cellulose constitutes up to 1200 percent by weight of the amount of alkylhydroxyalkyl cellulose. An aqueous coating composition containing a combination of alkylhydroxyethyl cellulose and carboxymethyl cellulose is also described.

Abstract: This invention is directed towards fibers of fabric or other fibrous substrates coated with amine-containing polymers. These polymers impart durable anti-microbial activity, renewable control of certain odors, and the capacity to bind certain materials to the substrate surface.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to polyisocyanate-impregnated lignocellulosic substrates having improved strength, water resistance and appearance, and also to methods and systems for producing such substrates. The polyisocyanate-impregnated lignocellulosic substrate are produced by impregnating a lignocellulosic substrate with an isocyanate resin, followed by polymerization of the isocyanate resin by applying a heated liquid to the impregnated substrate.

Abstract: Water resistant wood composition boards and methods of making the boards by coating or impregnating the panels with a solvent soluble, further curable, partial condensation product of a methyltrialkoxy silane or a phenyl trialkoxy silane or mixtures thereof or ladder-type organosilsesquioxane polymers.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing reinforced oriented strand boards includes steps of injecting melamine-formaldehyde resin or phenol-formaldehyde resin in finished oriented stand boards, of heating and pressing them to let the resin harden. As strands of woods of the originally oriented strand boards cannot completely closely bonded together, with many gaps remained, so injected resin can fill up those gaps and filtrate and wrap the strand woods to make the whole oriented strand boards having reinforced strength and fire-resistant property as well.

Abstract: A coating that inhibits stain formation in floor covering. The coating includes a copper amine complex, preferably a copper morpholine complex, and is advantageously applied to an underlayment upon which a floor covering is adhered. Coated panels and floor assemblies that include the coating are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymers whitened with optical brighteners obtained by (a) emulsion polymerization of acrylonitrile with or without a comonomer in the presence or absence of a graftable substrate, and (b) addition of an optical brightener before, during, or after the emulsion polymerization.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a finished product from a length of a lignocellulosic material, such as a length of solid wood or chip board, includes the steps of impregnating the length of lignocellulosic material through its depth with an impregnating composition comprising a mineral oil, a non-aqueous solvent for the material oil such as dichloromethane or super critical carbon dioxide, and a thermosetting resin and, if necessary, a catalyst therefore dissolved in the mineral oil and solvent. Thereafter, the non-aqueous solvent is removed and the product is subjected to an elevated temperature to polymerize the thermosetting resin to bind the mineral oil into the lignocellulosic material.

Abstract: The strength of lignocellulosic materials is improved by treating them with water-soluble strengthening agents containing sulfonic units, and rendering these agents water-insoluble by reacting them with compounds containing epoxide rings and quaternary ammonium groups. Thus, a substantial reduction or elimination of the bleeding of said strengthening agents from the lignocellulosic materials when touched with wet hands or contacted under humid conditions is achieved.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite enthalpy exchanger useful for transferring or removing latent and sensible heat from a gaseous stream. This enthalpy exchanger consists of a cellulose-based substrate impregnated with a polymeric desiccant. Also provided is a method of manufacture of the enthalpy exchanger wherein the process for synthesizing the polymer on the substrate is disclosed.

Abstract: A surface treatment method for imparting -oil- and/or water-repellency, comprising the step of applying to the surface to be treated compositions comprising at least one compound having the formula III ACF2O—(CF2O)n(C2F4O)m—CF2—B  III where n=1-20, m=1-20 and A and B are reactive functional groups chosen independently from the group constituted by: a) CONHR, where R=CnH2n+1 with n=1-30, b) CH2OH, c) CONH(X)SiR1n(OR′)3−n, where n=0-2, R1 and R′, identical or different, are CrH2r+1 alkyl radicals, where r=1-4, and X is a bifunctional alkyl spacer of the (CHR″)m type, where m=1-20, and R″ can be H or CH3, optionally containing heteroatoms, d) —[CH2O(R′″O)p]k—P(O)(OH)3−k, where R′″ is an alkylene radical, for example C2H4 or C3H6, p=1-10 and k=1, 2, the composition comprising the compound at a suitable concentration and being a

Abstract: A method of manufacture for an adhesive-based system to removably stick relatively flat articles on large area surfaces. A cured pressure-sensitive adhesive is coated on both sides of a central flat, flexible support scrim in a zoned thickness pattern which includes sufficient, continuous thickness such that the system is well suited to the removable installation of many types of articles having rough surface textures including, but not limited to, floor coverings such as woven and double-backed carpets having backs of a relatively rough texture and unitary backed carpet having a rough latex or polymeric coating and no applied secondary scrim. The adhesive is cured in situ but remains pressure sensitive.

Abstract: Superabsorbent polymer compositions comprising a fiber-containing composition derived from cellulosic fibers, synthetic fibers or mixtures thereof which is at least partially coated with a partially acidified, hydrolyzed, internally plasticized, crosslinked, superabsorbing polymers derived from polysuccinimide and processes for preparing same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition for coating, such as sizing or application of a layer of a coating slip, of cellulose-based two-dimensional products. The composition has improved properties at increased temperatures and at high shear rates. These properties are achieved by using as a thickening agent a cellulose ether which is substituted with hydroxyalkyl groups, such as hydroxyethyl and hydroxypropyl, and alkyl groups having 1-3 carbon atoms, and which has a cloud point in the range from 35 C. to 80 C.

Abstract: A wrinkle-free/wrinkle-resistant cellulosic fiber-containing fabric which retains tensile-, tear- and abrasion-strength due to the reduction of hydrogen bonding in the fabric is obtained by a process which comprises pretreating the fabric with the processes to reduce and control hydrogen bonding in the fabric, and treating a cellulosic fiber-containing fabric with aqueous formaldehyde and a catalyst in liquid form capable of catalyzing the cross-linking reaction between the formaldehyde and cellulose. Such cross-linking is carried out by heat-curing the cellulosic fiber-containing fabric under saturated steam with or without high pressure and/or infrared or far-infrared radiation and/or high frequency (induction) radio waves. Under such conditions the formaldehyde reacts with cellulose in the presence of catalyst with no substantial loss of formaldehyde prior to said reaction so as to improve the wrinkle-free or wrinkle-resistant property of the fabric without substantial strength loss.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process and a coating color for coating a cellulosic web. According to the process an aqueous coating color is applied on the surface of the web. The invention comprises using a coating color which contains an aqueous polymer whose viscosity in an aqueous solution increases when the temperature rises. Preferably, methylcellulose or a corresponding polymer having a gelling temperature of about 5 to 10 .degree. C. more than the application tempature of the coating color is used. The temperature of the coating is increased after the application of the coating color in order to achieve gelling of the polymer. As a result, the coating color rapidly solidifies which decreases the amount of mixture being recycled and it reduces mist-formation in the film press method and improves coverage of coating applied by conventional blade coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a strengthened fiber assembly containing cellulosic fibers with the cellulose being present in the crystalline structure of cellulose II, by contacting the fiber assembly with an aqueous solution of N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide (NMMO) at elevated temperature and subsequently washing the fiber assembly, characterized in that contacting is effected in a manner that from the relation-947+0.30.times.log.sub.(10) t+0.046.times.T-3.53.times.C +645.times.log.sub.(10) Cwherein t indicates the time in minutes during which the fiber assembly is contacted with the aqueous NMMO solution, T indicates the temperature of the aqueous NMMO solution in .degree.C. and C is the concentration of NMMO in % by mass, based on the aqueous NMMO solution, a number in the range of 0.30 to 1.70 results with the proviso that the temperature T is smaller than 130.degree. C. and the concentration C ranges between 70 and 84 % by mass.

Abstract: Fire retarding and smoke inhibiting aqueous composition and a method for a one-step impregnation of aqueous-absorbable--and normally inflammable materials, such as wood, paper and textiles, said composition comprising ammoniumphosphates, phosphoric acid, water soluble metal salts with ability to form water insoluble salts with phosphate ions and/or ammoniumphosphate ions, and other optional additives.The composition comprises in combination:0.5-90% by weight monoammoniumphosphate and/or diammoniumphosphate,0.1-30% water-soluble metal salts with ability to form water insoluble salts with phosphate ions and/or ammoniumphosphate ions,1-20% by weight acid especially phosphoric acid (85%),1-15 % by weight dicyandiamide, andoptionally up to 5% by weight additivesin a total concentration of from 1 to 50% by weight with respect to the total weight of the aqueous solution, whereby phosphoric acid and dicyandiamide are present in the form of the reaction product guanylureaphosphate.

Abstract: Superabsorbent polymer compositions comprising a fiber-containing composition derived from cellulosic fibers, synthetic fibers or mixtures thereof which is at least partially coated with a partially hydrolyzed, internally plasticized, crosslinked, superabsorbing polymer derived from polysuccinimide and processes for preparing same.

Abstract: Water-resistant, stain-repellant, anti-microbial fabrics are prepared by treating a woven fabric with a topical treating composition containing an acrylate copolymer having a glass transition temperature in the range of 10.degree. C. to 50.degree. C., a substantial amount of fluorochemical, and an antimicrobial, and curing the treated fabric at elevated temperatures. Further increase in water repellency and stain resistance is achieved by a high solids secondary coating applied to one side of the fabric only. The treated fabric retains the appearance, hand, and feel of textile material while being transfer-printable.

Abstract: A method for preparing an aminoalkoxysiloxane comprises reacting a siloxane having at least one Si--X bond with an aminoalcohol of the general formula HO--R--NR.sup.1.sub.2 and removing HX from the reaction mixture, wherein X is a hydrogen atom, an --OH group or an --OC(O)NR.sup.1.sub.2 group, R is a divalent substituted or unsubstituted alkylene or arylene group, and R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having from one to eighteen carbon atoms. The siloxane and aminoalcohol are preferably HO(Me.sub.2 SiO).sub.4.5 H and ethanolamine, (Me.sub.3 SiO).sub.2 MeSiH and ethanolamine, isopropanolamine or 3-aminopropan-1-ol, or Me.sub.3 SiO(Me.sub.2 SiO).sub.3 (MeHSiO).sub.5 SiMe.sub.3 and isopropanolamine respectively. The aminoalkoxysiloxanes thus prepared are useful for treating textile fabrics.

Abstract: Stainproofing properties are imparted to a cellulose fiber by 1) esterifying a part of hydroxyl groups of the cellulose fiber in a heterogeneous reaction system and 2) subjecting the partially esterified cellulose fiber to a stainproofing treatment with an aqueous solution or emulsion of a copolymer having repeating units derived from a fluroalkyl group-containing polymerizable compound and a compound represented by the general formula:CH.sub.2 .dbd.CR.sup.1 COO--(XO).sub.m --(YO).sub.n --R.sup.2( 1)wherein X is --CH(CH.sub.3)--CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 --CH(CH.sub.3)--; Y is --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --; R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms; and each of m and n is an integer of 0 to 50, provided that the total of m and n is an integer of 1 to 70.

Abstract: Methods are provided for treating polyester, polyamide, acrylic, aramid or cellulosic substrates to improve the uniformity of dyeing and to improve the hydrophilic, soil-release, odor-, mildew-, bacterial- and fungal- resistant properties of these substrates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cellulose fibers excellent in dirt removability and a method of treatment thereof. The cellulose fibers of the invention are liquid ammonia-treated cellulose fibers whose partial or entire exterior is coated with an ester of (A) a polycarboxylic acid having at least three carboxyl groups and (B) a hydrophilic polyol having an oxyethylene group or groups and at least two alcoholic hydroxyl groups and/or which fibers are impregnated with the ester.

Abstract: A cellulose fabric having a sebum absorbing performance, which maintains its performance even after repeated washing in which a compound having a nonionic surface activity is fixed to a cellulose fabric. A sebum absorbing cellulose fabric is prepared by treating a cellulose fabric with an aqueous mixed solution of a nonionic surfactant and a cross-linking agent having glycidyl ether groups, or by treating a cellulose fabric with an aqueous solution of a glycidyl ether having a nonionic surface activity in the molecule thereof.

Abstract: A cellulose fiber is immersed in a cellulose fiber dissolving agent such as tertiary amine-N-oxide, lithium chloride/N,N-dimethylacetoamide or N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide under conditions where the dissolving agent does not dissolve the cellulose fiber. Therefore, the water absorbing property and moisture absorbing and discharging property of the cellulose fiber can be improved without deteriorating the strength and feeling of the cellulose fiber.

Abstract: A binder is applied to fibers to bind particles to the fibers. The fibers have hydrogen bonding functional groups. The particles have functional groups capable of forming a hydrogen bond or a coordinate covalent bond. The binder comprises binder molecules, the binder molecules having at least one functional group that is capable of forming a hydrogen bond or a coordinate covalent bond with the particles, and at least one functional group that is capable of forming a hydrogen bond with the fibers. A substantial portion of the particles that are adhered to the fibers are adhered in particulate form by hydrogen bonds or coordinate covalent bonds to the binder, and the binder is in turn adhered to the fibers by hydrogen bonds. Fibers containing particles bound by this method are easily densified.

Abstract: Phosphoric monoesters of formula: ##STR1## wherein: L is a divalent organic group; m=1; Y is --F or --CF.sub.3 ; Z.sup.+ is selected from: H.sup.+, M.sup.+ wherein M is an alkali metal, N(R).sub.4.sup.+ wherein the R groups, equal or different from each other, are H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyls; R.sub.f is a poly-perfluoroalkyleneoxide chain; are used for surface treatment of cellulosic (for instance wood or paper), metallic (either ferrous or non-ferrous), vitreous (for instance glass or vitrified ceramics) materials, or of cements, marbles, granites, and the like.

Abstract: Recyclable and compostable coated paper stock comprising a substrate coated on at least one surface with a primer coat and a top coat both of which are water based dispersions. The primer coat comprises a water based dispersion of a polymer selected from the group comprising acrylic polymers, acrylic copolymers, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, poly-ethylene vinyl acetate, poly-ethylene vinyl chloride, styrene butadiene copolymers, polyvinylidiene chloride or starch. The top coat comprises a water based dispersion of a polymer selected from the group comprising acrylic polymers, acrylic copolymers, styrene butadiene copolymers or polyvinylidiene chloride. In another embodiment the top coat further includes a wax component comprising 15-90 wt. % of the polymer and 5-85 wt. % of the wax. The substrate is coated with a primer coat prior to the application of the top coat to seal the substrate surface.

Abstract: A method of producing easily densified high bulk fibers that have adhered particulates. The high bulk fibers have hydrogen bonding or coordinate covalent bonding functionalities, and a binder is applied to the fibers to bind the particles to the fibers. The binder has a functional group that forms a hydrogen bond or a coordinate covalent bond with the particles, and a functional group that forms a hydrogen bond with the fibers. A substantial portion of the particles that are adhered to the fibers are adhered in particulate form by hydrogen bonds or coordinate covalent bonds to the binder, and the binder is in turn adhered to the fibers by hydrogen bonds. Fibers containing particles bound by this method are easily densified.

Abstract: Carbon fibers with a surface oxygen concentration (O/C ratio) of 0.20 or less as measured by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, a surface concentration of hydroxyl groups (C-OH/C ratio) of 0.5% or greater as measured by chemical modification X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and a surface concentration of carboxylic groups (COOH/C ratio) of 2.0% or less as measured by chemical modification X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and an aliphatic compound applied as a sizing agent which has multiple epoxy groups or an aromatic compound which has multiple epoxy groups, the number of atoms between the epoxy groups and an aromatic ring being 6 or greater.

Abstract: Process for conditioning textile materials in order to enable them to have, especially, a pleasant handle and a very low or even non-existent yellowing, characterized in that the textile materials are brought into contact with a composition comprising a polyorganosiloxane having, per mole, at least one unit of general formula: ##EQU1## in which: R can represent a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radical;X can represent a hydrolysable radical;Z represents a residue containing (a) sterically hindered piperidyl group(s) of formulae: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is a divalent hydrocarbon radical, R'.sup.1 is a trivalent hydrocarbon radical, U and U' represent --O--, --NH-- or --N(alkyl)--, R.sup.2 can represent a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl radical and R.sup.3 is H or R.sup.2,a and b are chosen from 0, 1 and 2,the sum a+b being not greater than 2.

Abstract: An aqueous water repellent composition comprising the reaction product of one or more of a carboxylic acid or anhydride containing from 3 to 22 carbon atoms and a polyfunctional aromatic or aliphatic amine or substituted amine containing from 2 to 25 carbon atoms and a water soluble metal complex crosslinking agent containing one or more metals selected from Groups Ia, IIa, IIla, IVa and the first and second rows of transition metals from the Periodic Table of Elements. The composition may contain wax and is dispersed in water to form a water repellent system.

Abstract: This invention relates to a treating composition containing 0.3 to 30% by weight of a fluoroaliphatic radical containing poly(oxyalkylene) compound, 0.3 to 30% by weight of an anti-soiling agent and 0 to 60% by weight of an environmentally acceptable water-miscible organic solvent and water for the use for imparting excellent water- and oil repellency, stain resistance and dry soil resistance to textiles, carpets, concrete, paper, leather and wool.

Abstract: Use as formaldehyde collectors of the products of formula ##STR1## in which R represents an acetoacetyl or 3,5-dioxo hexanoyl group, R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical, m is equal to 1, 2, 3 or 4 and n is either equal to 1 when R.sub.1 represents a methyl radical or equal to 1, 2 or 3 when R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom, and finishing process for fabrics based on cellulose fibers using an aminoplastic resin containing formaldehyde in the free or combined state, using a product of formula (I) as the formaldehyde collector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of thiadiazoles of the type ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 =hydrogen,alkyl groups having 1-4 carbon atomssubstituted alkyl groups having 1-4 carbon atoms which are substituted by halogen, carboxyl, hydroxyl or nitro group,an alkoxyCN, halogen, NO.sub.2 orCOOR in which R=H or alkyl groups 1-4 carbon atoms,and the use of synergistic combinations of thiadiazoles with other biocidal substances as biocides for material protection. The compounds according to-the invention, which are distinguished by a broad, biocidal action spectrum, can be used in particular for wood preservation for preventing the destruction of wood by fungi or bacteria, for the biocidal treatment of plastics and as preservatives or disinfectants. The recommended concentrations for use are 0.01 to 15 percent by weight-preferably 0.1-3.0 percent by weight.

Abstract: Flame retarding and smoke retarding aqueous solutions consisting essentially of: 70-96 weight % of a mixture of ammonium phosphate and ammonium sulphate, 1-20 weight % NaHCO.sub.3, 1-10 weight % EDTA, and water in an amount resulting in an aqueous solution comprising 11-45 weight % solids on the basis of the total weight of the aqueous solution. Methods of producing and using the flame retarding and smoke retarding aqueous solutions to impregnate absorbent porous materials, such as wood, rayon, cotton, wool and similar textile materials are also taught.

Abstract: A casing for a meat product is prepared by impregnating and filling meshes of a breathable fibrous food casing sheet with a polysaccharide and then drying the sheet.

Abstract: A method for imparting flame resistance to fabric articles comprising natural or regenerated fibers is provided for. The method comprises: applying a detergent solution to fabric articles; rinsing the detergent solution from the fabric articles; applying an aqueous solution of one or more water-soluble flame retardant compounds to the damp fabric articles; removing excess amounts of the aqueous flame retardant solution from the fabric articles; recycling the excess amount of the aqueous retardant solution for use in treating other fabric articles; filtering the recycled aqueous flame retardant solution; and drying the fabric articles.

Abstract: Method and process using a supercritical fluid, with or without the aid of entrainers (1) to solubilize a monomer, monomer mixture or polymer which may or may not include additives and entrainers, (2) to carry the supercritical solvent mixture thereby created into the wood matrix, (3) to remove extractives from the wood, (4) to precipitate the monomer or polymer within the wood, and (5) to polymerize the monomer in situ in the wood.

Abstract: A two stage polymerization process for preparing a vinyl acetate/ethylene emulsion copolymer containing a monomer which is normally incompatible with vinyl acetate. In the first stage the vinyl acetate and ethylene and, optionally, an active crosslinking comonomer and/or latent crosslinking comonomer are free radical polymerized in the presence of a stabilizing system to yield a first stage polymer emulsion. When the free vinyl acetate monomer content of the first stage emulsion is less than about 5%, the second stage polymerization begins by adding the incompatible monomer. Preferably, there is no cessation of the addition of the free radical source during the transition from the first stage to the second stage polymerization. No additional stabilizing system is added to the reaction in the second stage.Vinyl acetate/ethylene/incompatible comonomer/latent crosslinking comonomer copolymers prepared by the two stage polymerization process are suitably used as binders for making nonwoven products.

Abstract: A fabrous material is impregnated with a treating agent comprising (1) a tetrakishydroxymethyl phosphonium compound or an ammonium condensate of a tetrakishydroxymethyl phosphonium compound, (2) methylolmelamine and (3) urea, thiourea or a guamidine salt, and the fabric is heated with high-pressure steam or subjected to a microwave heat treatment in the pressure of water vapor. A high and durable flame retardancy can be imparted to the fibrous material by this treatment. Especially good results are obtained when a fibrous material composed of a mixture of a polyester fiber and a cellulose fiber is treated according to this method.

Abstract: Aqueous solution of alkali or ammonium acrylate is applied to a prefabricated fibrous substrate, and the acrylate is subjected to polymerization in two steps, namely the first step in which the acrylate is polymerized by means of a radical polymerization initiator and the second step which is subsequent to the first step and in which the unpolymerized acrylate is polymerized by means of heat treatment at 100.degree.-250.degree. C.

Abstract: Elastomer-coated fabric products having predetermined potential extension in the fabric's machine direction and processes for producing the same. The fabric product of the invention preferably includes an elastomer-coated warp-knit, weft-insert fabric whereby the warp knit yarns provide a first potential elongation (as by selection of the type and/or denier of yarns employed). The fabric is compressed in the machine direction (as by overfeeding the fabric to a tenter frame during production) so as to provide a second potential elongation, and is maintained in its compressed state by virtue of the elastomer coating thereon. The first and second elongation potentials thus collectively establish the total potential elongation for the fabric in the machine direction.

Abstract: The transfer printability of fabric materials containing at least a minor proportion of cellulosic or natural proteinaceous fibers such as, for example, cotton, rayon, cellulose acetate, wool, silk, etc. is notably improved by a treatment in which said fabric material is impregnated with certain glycoside reagents. Especially preferred glycoside reagents for use in such treatment are C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl monoglucosides.

Abstract: A wood preservative contains a water-soluble, alkaline copper(II) complex and a water-soluble thiocyanate or iodide and may contain a reducing agent.

Abstract: Nonwoven fabrics characterized by a superior balance of strength and softness are formed utilizing an aqueous emulsion prepared by the emulsion polymerization of a vinyl ester of an alkanoic acid interpolymerized with: 10 to 30% by weight ethylene; 15 to 40% by weight of C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 dialkyl maleate; and 1 to 5% by weight of copolymerizable N-methylol containing monomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flameproofing process which comprises treating a woven or knitted fabric comprising a cellulosic fiber with a boron hydride compound and/or a metal borohydride compound, followed by treating it with an amidophosphazene compound. According to the invention, a flameproofed product excellent in whiteness degree is obtained and, when the starting fabric is a lightly dyed fabric, a flameproofed product excellent in color tone is obtained.

Abstract: An absorption material is produced by applying directly to a support in the presence of liquid an absorbent which is at least partially water-softened, and drying to remove the liquid so as to leave the absorbent directly on the support. The support may be fibrous or particulate like sawdust or it may be a textile sheet or paper. The absorbent may be an acrylic based polymer. Because the absorbent directly contacts the support the product has increased absorptive capacity and is stronger, making it especially useful as a diaper, tampon, sanitary napkin, surgical dressing, battery separator and/or filter for cigarette smoke or for liquids.