Neutralizing agent

VA/crotonates/vinyl neodecanoate copolymer is the most used polymer in aerosol hair sprays (ca 1993). Like its precursor above, it has free carboxyhc acid groups which can be neutralized to give various film properties. Recommended neutralizing agents include aminomethyl propanol, ammonium hydroxide, and dimethyl stearamine. Recommended percent neutralization is 90%, but products can be found in the 80—110% range. 

The polymerization is carried out at temperatures of 0—80°C in 1—5 h at a soHds concentration of 6—12%. The polymerization is terminated by neutralizing agents such as calcium hydroxide, calcium oxide, calcium carbonate, or lithium hydroxide. Inherent viscosities of 2-4 dL/g are obtained at 3,4 -dianiinodiphenyl ether contents of 35—50 mol %. Because of the introduction of nonlinearity into the PPT chain by the inclusion of 3,4 -dianiinodiphenyl ether kinks, the copolymer shows improved tractabiUty and may be wet or dry jet-wet spun from the polymerization solvent. The fibers are best coagulated in an aqueous equiUbrium bath containing less than 50 vol % of polymerization solvent and from 35 to 50% of calcium chloride or magnesium chloride. 

Textile Finishing. Polyethyleneimine-A/-methylolurea derivatives improve the crease and wear resistance of cotton (429,430). The adhesion between individual wool fibers is improved by pretreatment with amines, which leads to improved shrink resistance (431). An antimicrobial finish can be appHed to cotton by using a combination of PEI and ureas to bind zinc pyrithione to the fabric (432). After wool has been provided with a flameproof finish using fluorozirconate or fluorotitanate, the wool can be neutralized with PEI (433). Conventional neutralizing agents caimot be used for this purpose since they impair the flameproof characteristics of the impregnated fabric. 

The jarosite process controls both alkaU metals and sulfate in the zinc-plant circuit and consumes Htde neutralizing agent. It is used in 16 plants worldwide, which account for ca 25% of the noncommunist world s primary zinc output. 

It is essential to neutralize any strong acid present before distilling lactic esters otherwise, condensation by ester interchange occurs, with liberation of alcohol and production of polylactic acid, a linear polyester. Other neutralizing agents, such as alkali or alkaline-earth hydroxides or carbonates, doubtless could be used satisfactorily instead of sodium acetate. 

Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water No reaction Reactivity with Common Materials Corrosive, particularly when diluted. Attacks most common metals, including most stainless steels. Excellent solvent for many synthetic resins or rubber Stability During Transport Stable Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics Dilute with water, rinse with sodium bicarbonate solution Polymerization Not pertinent Inhibitor of Polymerization Not pertinent. 

Transport-. Stable Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics Not pertinent Polymerization Not pertinent Inhibitor of Polymerization Not pertinent. 

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