Sizes, textile, starch xanthates

Starch xanthates have been suggested for use as adhesives for wood veneers, and as textile sizes. "... 

Polysaccharides can be oxidized even by such a mild oxidant as atmospheric oxygen. The rate of oxidation is greatly enhanced by alkalies and by various heavy metal ions. Mild oxidations are beneficial when properly employed for producing new and useful properties in polysaccharides. As an example, starch is mildly oxidized by small amounts of bleaching powder to produce improved textile sizes. Atmospheric oxidation of alkali-treated cellulose reduces the chain length of commercial cellulose to the point where its xanthate can be dissolved in a strong alkaline solution and can be used... 

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See also in sourсe #XX -- [ ]

See also in sourсe #XX -- [ ]

See also in sourсe #XX -- [ ]

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