Abstract
A study has been made of the mechanism by which cotton is made wrinkle resistant by dimethylol ethyleneurea. Estimates are made of the length of cross-links and the relative effect of several factors, including processing conditions, cross-linkage, and acid damage, on the loss in strength of the fabric on treatment. ' Various methylol derivatives of ethyleneurea were used in the study of the effect on chemical and physical properties. It has been demonstrated that the methylol deriva tives of ethyleneurea react chemically with cellulose under the influence of acidic catalysts. Metallic salts are most efficient in promoting this reaction. Both mono functional and difunctional compounds react with the cellulose. The latter, however, cause cross-linkage, which effects marked changes in the physical properties of the treated cotton fabric, particularly wrinkle resistance. Dimethylol ethyleneurea forms cross-links averaging 1.4-1.5 ethyleneurea residues in length. These residues are con nected by methylene groups. The effects of variations in catalyst, composition of the finishing agent, and curing conditions are shown. Relation of the findings to practical finishing is discussed.
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