Softening finishes reactive

There are reactive softeners, some of which are N-methylol derivatives of long-chain fatty amides (10.241) while others are triazinyl compounds (10.242). The N-methylol compounds require baking with a latent acid catalyst to effect reaction, whereas dichloro-triazines require mildly alkaline fixation conditions. The N-methylol compounds are sometimes useful for combination with crease-resist, durable-press, soil-release and water-repellent finishes. In this context, the feasibility of using silane monomers such as methyltri-ethoxysilane (10.243), vinyltriethoxysilane (10.244), vinyl triace tylsilane (10.245) and epoxypropyltrimethoxysilane (10.246) in crosslinking reactions to give crease-resist properties and softness simultaneously has been investigated [492]. 

Reactive softeners Some softeners have functional groups that can react with the corresponding groups of some fibres, for example A-methylolated amines with the hydroxyl groups of cellulose (compare the mechanism of the crease resistance finish). The result is a very durable finish, combined with the typical advantages and disadvantages of this crosslinking chemistry, as discussed in Chapter 5. 

Uses Softener water repellent lubricant cures to a durable, detergent-resistant film for mold release, particle treatment, textile finishes, vinyl and auto polish applies., catalysts for reactive polymers Properties Off-wh. emulsion water-disp. dens. 8.25 Ib/gal vise. 20 cps ... 

Common air pollutant emissions from ovens include mineral oil, knitting oils, fiber finishes, softeners, hydrocarbons, urea from printing or continuous thermofix fiber reactive dyeing, and volatile dyebath additives that are sorbed by substrate and then released during snbsequent heat setting, drying, and curing [15, 18, 19]. 

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