EP0102930B2 - Wetting agent and its use as mercerising aid - Google Patents

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EP0102930B2
EP0102930B2 EP83810399A EP83810399A EP0102930B2 EP 0102930 B2 EP0102930 B2 EP 0102930B2 EP 83810399 A EP83810399 A EP 83810399A EP 83810399 A EP83810399 A EP 83810399A EP 0102930 B2 EP0102930 B2 EP 0102930B2
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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  • the present invention relates to wetting agents which can be used in particular as mercerizing aids.
  • Mercerization is a common step in the processing of cellulosic fiber materials and concerns the treatment of these materials in aqueous alkaline liquors.
  • CH-A-192 832 describes e.g. Sulfuric acid esters of ethylene oxide adducts of aliphatic alcohols, which increase the wetting ability of the mercerizing liquors. According to CH-A-271 087, the wetting capacity of these liquors is increased by a mixture of alkyl sulfuric acids with certain alcohols and ethers. It is also known from DE-A-1 048 865 to use the sulfuric acid esters according to CH-A-192 832 in a mixture with a branched fatty alcohol as a wetting agent in the mercerization of cotton yarn.
  • Wetting agents have now been found which, when used in mercerizing liquors, overcome the disadvantages mentioned and are notable for good wetting action and very little foaming.
  • the wetting agents according to the invention always contain a C S- C 18 alcohol, for example 2-ethyl-n- hexanol, and optionally a hydrotopizing agent, for example 2,4-dihydroxy-2-methylpentane.
  • the wetting agents known from BE-A-698 817 have an inadequate wetting action, which manifests itself in the relatively low shrinking speeds of the cotton.
  • the present invention furthermore relates to the use of the wetting agents in the mercerization of cellulosic fiber materials and the mercerizing baths containing the wetting agents.
  • component (a) in the wetting agents according to the invention there are sulfuric acid esters of fatty alcohols of the formula into consideration.
  • the alkyl radical R 1 in this formula contains 8 or 9 carbon atoms and is derived from octyl or nonyl alcohol.
  • sulfuric acid esters of branched isomers of the alcohols mentioned e.g. 2-ethylhexanol or trimethylhexanol.
  • the sulfuric acid esters mentioned can be used alone or as a (technical) mixture with one another in the wetting agents according to the invention.
  • the phosphoric acid esters of a monoalcohol used as component (b) can be used as monoesters of the formula or as a mixture of the esters of the formulas (2a) and (2b).
  • the radicals R 2 contain 4 to 6 carbon atoms and are derived from butyl, amyl and hexyl alcohol.
  • the phosphoric acid esters can be used alone or as a (technical) mixture with one another.
  • Monobutyl phosphate is particularly suitable.
  • component (c) hexanol, heptanol and octyl, nonyl and decyl alcohol, and also lauryl, myristyl, cetyl, stearyl and oleyl alcohol can also be used. These can also be used in the form of condensation products with paraformaldehyde [(CH 2 O) x ].
  • Component (c), like components (a) and (b), can be used in the form of (technical) mixtures of the alcohols in question.
  • Another component that can be used in combination with the components (a) to (d) mentioned (component (e)) is an adduct of one.
  • Organopolysiloxane preferably dimethylpolysiloxane and ethylene or propylene oxide.
  • Such adducts can by the likely formula are represented, in which q is 3 to 50, preferably 3 to 25, r 2 or 3, s 0 to 15, t 1 to 25, X1 3 to 10 and R 3 alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, preferably methyl.
  • Such polyether siloxanes are e.g. in DE-B-1 719 238 and in US-A-2 834 748, 3 389 160 and 3 505 377.
  • polyether siloxanes that can be used as optional component (s) correspond to the likely formula wherein R 3 and R 4 are each alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, preferably methyl, a '1 to 20, b' 2 to 20, c '1 to 50, d' 1 or 2, preferably 1, and m 2 to 5 is.
  • siloxane compounds are described in DE-B-1 795 557.
  • siloxane compounds which have a cloud point of 20 to 70, in particular 25 to 50 ° C.
  • SILICONSURFACTANT L 546 @ (trademark) is suitable, for example, as a commercially available component (e) which corresponds to the likely formula (3) and has a cloud point of 32 ° C.
  • the wetting agents according to the invention can contain further components, e.g. Contain complexing agent (component (f)).
  • component (f) Contain complexing agent
  • Suitable components (f) preferably correspond to the formula wherein R 1 and R 2 independently of one another are -CH 2 0H, -CHO or -C0 2 M, M is hydrogen or an alkali metal, preferably sodium, and X1 is 2 to 5.
  • Particularly preferred compounds of the formula (5) are hydroxycarboxylic acids of the formula wherein M and X1 have the meanings given, or a lactone of these hydroxycarboxylic acids. Gluconic acid and glucoheptanoic acid or their sodium salts show particularly good results.
  • Suitable hydrotroping agents preferably correspond to the formula wherein R 3 and R 4 are independently hydrogen or alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, especially methyl, and x 2 is 1 to 5.
  • X2 1 and R 3 and R 4 are independently hydrogen or methyl.
  • a particularly valuable compound is 2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol.
  • wetting agents according to the invention which contain both component (f) and component (d) lead to particularly good results.
  • the combination of gluconic acid (sodium salt) / 2,4-dihydroxy-2-methylpentane should be mentioned in particular.
  • Components (a), (b), (c) and (d) optionally (e) and / or (f) are preferably used in the form of an aqueous solution.
  • the aqueous solutions of the novel wetting agent 5-50% of component (a), 0, 6 -30% of component (b), 0.5-5% of component (c), 5-15% of component (d ) and optionally 0.1-1% of component (e) and / or 0.1-5% of component (f).
  • wetting agents which contain 25-40% of component (a), 0.5-20% of component (b), 0.5-2% of component (c), 10-15% of the component in aqueous solution (d) and optionally 0.1-0.5% of component (e) and / or 2-4% of component (f).
  • Particularly preferred wetting agents contain 30-35% of component (a), 0.5-10% of component (b), 1-1.5% of component (c), 10-15% of component (d) in aqueous solution. , 0.1-0.5% of component (e) and 2-4% of component (f).
  • the wetting agents according to the invention are suitable as auxiliaries in finishing processes of cellulose-containing fiber materials. In particular, they prove to be valuable wetting agents in the mercerization of these fiber materials.
  • 1-20 preferably 2.5-10 g of the above-mentioned aqueous solutions per liter of mercerizing liquor are used.
  • Cellulose fibers for example, have a higher gloss during mercerization. At the same time, their dye absorption capacity and tear resistance are improved.
  • the fibers are mixed with concentrated alkalis (approx. 22-28%), e.g. treated aqueous solutions of lithium, sodium or potassium hydroxide or mixtures of these hydroxides.
  • concentrated alkalis approximately 22-28%
  • the fibers can be subjected to simultaneous stretching, which further increases the gloss effect.
  • the temperature of the mercerizing liquors is preferably about 5 to 20 ° C.
  • the temperature of the mercerizing liquors is preferably about 5 to 20 ° C.
  • the main cellulose-containing fiber materials are cotton and blended fabrics with regenerated celluloses such as Cell wool and rayon (rayon) in question.
  • regenerated celluloses such as Cell wool and rayon (rayon) in question.
  • the mercerization of blended fabrics made from native (e.g. cotton, as well as hemp and flax) and regenerated celluloses places high demands on the concentration and composition of the mercerizing liquors due to the divergent properties of these components. For this reason, mixed fabrics are almost exclusively dry mercerized, which prevents additional (critical) contact of the mixed fabrics with cooking or mesh baths.
  • the mercerization is carried out as yarn or piece mercerization.
  • a detailed description of these processes as well as the mercerization in general is e.g. in Lindner, Textile auxiliaries and washing raw materials,ticianliche Verlagsgesellschaft, Stuttgart, 1964, Volume 2, page 1474 ff.
  • wetting agents according to the invention in particular soche, which contain components (a) to (5), also enable quick and trouble-free recovery of the alkali from the (mercerizing) washing baths following the mercerizing bath.
  • soche which contain components (a) to (5)
  • wetting agents according to the invention also enable quick and trouble-free recovery of the alkali from the (mercerizing) washing baths following the mercerizing bath.
  • these wetting agents have an extremely low tendency to foam.
  • the concentrated liquor obtained can then be reused in the mercerizing bath.
  • the wetting agents according to the invention are thus at least on a par with the prior art with regard to their wetting action, but also had the great advantage that they e.g. with the lye recovery mentioned hardly tend to foam.
  • a cotton strand (weight: 1 g, length 24 cm), weighted with a weight of 33 g, is immersed in the filled cylinder and then the change in length of the strand is measured at equidistant time intervals.
  • the rate of shrinkage that can be determined from this is a measure of the effectiveness of the wetting agents used in the mercerizing liquor.
  • This example shows the foam behavior of the mercerizing liquors in the application using the glass cylinder shake test.
  • the wetting agent according to the invention completely suppresses foam formation.
  • the foam development in the lye recovery is significantly reduced by the wetting agent according to the invention compared to the comparison wetting agent.
  • This example shows the effectiveness of the wetting agents according to the invention in strongly alkaline mercerizing liquors.
  • Desized cotton fabric (square meter weight 180 g) is attached to a pin frame without tension and immersed for 1 minute in a mercerizing liquor containing 311.9 g sodium hydroxide solution per liter (which corresponds to a 25% solution) and 6 g of a wetting agent from (a) 80 % of a 40% aqueous solution of 2-ethylhexyl sulfate (sodium salt), (b) 3% of a 50% aqueous solution of monobutyl phosphate, (c) 1.3% 2-ethyl-n-hexanol, (e) 0.5 % Siloconsurfactant L 546 "", (f) 3.5% sodium gluconate and (d) 11.7% 2,4-dihydroxy-2-methylpentane.
  • the temperature of the mercerizing liquor is 18 ° C.
  • the mixture is then leached with hot water (70 ° C.) for 1 minute and treated with cold water which contains 5 ml / l of acetic acid (40%).
  • the fabric is then rinsed, squeezed off on a padder and dried in a drying cabinet at 100%. The gloss and the dyeability of the fabric are significantly improved.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft Netzmittel, die insbesondere als Mercerisierhilfsmittel verwendet werden können.The present invention relates to wetting agents which can be used in particular as mercerizing aids.

Die Mercerisation ist ein üblicher Schritt bei der Verarbeitung von cellulosehaltigen Fasermaterialien und betrifft die Behandlung dieser Materialien in wässrigen alkalischen Flotten.Mercerization is a common step in the processing of cellulosic fiber materials and concerns the treatment of these materials in aqueous alkaline liquors.

Für die Mercerisation geeignete Netzmittel sind schon seit langem bekannt. CH-A-192 832 beschreibtz.B. Schwefelsäureester von Aethylenoxidaddukten aliphatischer Alkohole, die die Netzfähigkeit der Mercerisierflotten erhöhen. Gemäss CH-A-271 087 wird das Netzvermögen dieser Flotten durch eine Mischung von Alkylschwefelsäuren mit gewissen Alkoholen und Aethern erhöht. Ferner ist aus DE-A-1 048 865 bekannt, die Schwefelsäureester gemäss CH-A-192 832 im Gemisch mit einem verzweigten Fettalkohol als Netzmittel bei der Mercerisation von Baumwollgarn einzusetzen.Wetting agents suitable for mercerization have been known for a long time. CH-A-192 832 describes e.g. Sulfuric acid esters of ethylene oxide adducts of aliphatic alcohols, which increase the wetting ability of the mercerizing liquors. According to CH-A-271 087, the wetting capacity of these liquors is increased by a mixture of alkyl sulfuric acids with certain alcohols and ethers. It is also known from DE-A-1 048 865 to use the sulfuric acid esters according to CH-A-192 832 in a mixture with a branched fatty alcohol as a wetting agent in the mercerization of cotton yarn.

Die diese Netzmittel enthaltenden strak alkalischen Mercerisierflotten besitzen jedoch ein in vielen Fällen noch unzureichendes Netzvermögen. Dazu kommt, dass insbesondere bei tieferen Temperaturen und hohen Laugenkonzentrationen diese Flotten zur Gelbildung neigen können. Ihr grösster Nachteil ist aber in der z.T. sehr starken Schaumbildung während der Mercerisation zu sehen, was das Arbeiten insbesondere auf Garnmercerisiermaschinen sehr beeinträchtigen kann. Ferner stört die Bildung voluminöser Schaumschichten auch die Aufkonzentrierung und Rückgewinnung der Alkalilauge aus den auf das Mercerisierbad folgenden Waschbädern.However, the strictly alkaline mercerizing liquors containing these wetting agents have in many cases still insufficient wetting capacity. In addition, these liquors can tend to gel, especially at lower temperatures and high alkali concentrations. Your biggest disadvantage is in part very strong foam formation can be seen during the mercerization, which can impair working particularly on yarn mercerization machines. Furthermore, the formation of voluminous foam layers also interferes with the concentration and recovery of the alkali lye from the wash baths following the mercerizing bath.

Unzureichende Netzwirkung und insbesondere zu starke Schaumbilding sind Nachteile, die sich vor allem in der Garnmercerisation und bei den modernen, schnell arbeitenden Mercerisiermaschinen auf drastische Weise bemerkbar machen. Da die zu mercerisierende Ware mit hoher Geschwindigkeit durch die Flotte bewegt wird, muss sie innerhalb einer kürzeren Zeit benetzt werden, als das bei langsamer arbeitenden Maschinen der Fall ist. Die höhere Durchlaufgeschwindigkeit des zu mercerisierenden Materials gibt in der Regel Anlass zu vermehrter Schaumbilding auf der Flotte. Bei der Garnmercerisation verhindert dies nicht nur die schnelle, sondern auch die gleichmässige Benetzung des Garns. Gleichzeitig steigt die Konzentration an Mercerisierlauge in den der Mercerisierflotte nachfolgenden Waschbädern schneller an. Dies bedeutet, dass bei kontinuierlicher Arbeitsweise pro Zeiteinheit eine grössere Menge an Lauge aus diesen Waschbädern zurückgewonnen werden muss. Die Durchführung sowohl der Mercerisation als auch der Laugenrückgewinnung innherhalb einer kürzeren Zeit ist aber nur dann möglich, wenn sich die Schaumbildung in Grenzen hält und das verwendete Netzmittel eine gute Netzwirkung besitzt.Inadequate wetting and, in particular, excessive foaming are disadvantages that are particularly noticeable in yarn mercerization and in modern, fast-working mercerizing machines. Since the goods to be mercerized are moved through the fleet at high speed, they have to be wetted in a shorter time than is the case with slower machines. The higher throughput speed of the material to be mercerized usually gives rise to increased foaming on the liquor. In yarn mercerization, this not only prevents the yarn from wetting quickly, but also evenly. At the same time, the concentration of mercerizing liquor in the wash baths following the mercerizing liquor increases more rapidly. This means that with continuous operation, a larger amount of lye must be recovered from these wash baths per unit of time. However, it is only possible to carry out both the mercerization and the alkali recovery within a shorter time if the foam formation is limited and the wetting agent used has a good wetting effect.

Es wurden nun Netzmittel gefunden, die, in Mercerisierflotten eingesetzt, die genannten Nachteile überwinden und sich durch eine gute Netwirkung und sehr geringe Schaumbilding auszeichnen.Wetting agents have now been found which, when used in mercerizing liquors, overcome the disadvantages mentioned and are notable for good wetting action and very little foaming.

Insbesondere offenbart BE-A-698 817 schaumarme Netzmittel zur Verwendung als Mercerisiermittel, die

  • mindestens ein anionisches Tensid auf der Basis von Sulfaten oder Sulfonaten, vorzugsweise sulfonierte, aliphatische Kohlenwasserstoffe mit 6-18 Kohlenstoffatomen, z.B. Kokosfett-Dinatriumsulfonat, Schwefelsäureester eines techischen Octanolgemisches oder des 2-Aethyl-n-hexanols,
  • mindestens einen sekundären Phosphorsäureester eines aliphatischen Alkohols in Salzform, z.B. Diisopropytphosphat-Natriumsatz oder Di(ß-äthoxyäthyl)-phosphat-Natriumsalz,
  • gegebenenfalls eine tertiären Phosphorsäureester eines aliphatischen Alkohols, z.B. Triisobutylphosphat oder Tri(ß-äthoxyäthyl)-phosphat und
  • gegebenenfalls einen primären Phosphorsäureester, z.B. Monoisobutylphosphat-Dinatriumsalz enthalten.
In particular, BE-A-698 817 discloses low foaming wetting agents for use as mercerizing agents
  • at least one anionic surfactant based on sulfates or sulfonates, preferably sulfonated, aliphatic hydrocarbons with 6-18 carbon atoms, for example coconut oil disodium sulfonate, sulfuric acid esters of a technical octanol mixture or 2-ethyl-n-hexanol,
  • at least one secondary phosphoric acid ester of an aliphatic alcohol in salt form, for example sodium diisopropyphosphate or di (β-ethoxyethyl) phosphate sodium salt,
  • optionally a tertiary phosphoric acid ester of an aliphatic alcohol, for example triisobutyl phosphate or tri (β-ethoxyethyl) phosphate and
  • optionally contain a primary phosphoric acid ester, for example monoisobutyl phosphate disodium salt.

Im Gegensatz dazu enthalten die erfindungsgemässen Netzmittel neben einem Schwefelsäureester eines Fettalkohols, z.B. des 2-Aethyl-n-hexanols, und einem Phosphorsäureester eines Monoalkohols, z.B. des Butanols oder Isobutanols stets einen CS-C18 Alkohol, z.B. 2-Aethyl-n-hexanol, und gegebenenfalls ein Hydrotopierungsmittel, z.B. 2,4-Dihydroxy-2-methyl-pentan.In contrast, in addition to a sulfuric acid ester of a fatty alcohol, for example 2-ethyl-n-hexanol, and a phosphoric acid ester of a monoalcohol, for example butanol or isobutanol, the wetting agents according to the invention always contain a C S- C 18 alcohol, for example 2-ethyl-n- hexanol, and optionally a hydrotopizing agent, for example 2,4-dihydroxy-2-methylpentane.

Die aus BE-A-698 817 bekannten Netzmittel weisen eine unzureichende Netzwirkung auf, die sich in relativ niederen Schrumpfgeschwindigkeiten der Baumwolle äussert.The wetting agents known from BE-A-698 817 have an inadequate wetting action, which manifests itself in the relatively low shrinking speeds of the cotton.

Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung sind daher Netzmittel, die

  • (a) Schwefelsäureester eines Fettalkohols mit 8 oder 9 Kohlenstoffatomen,
  • (b) Phosphorsäureester eines Monoalkohols mit 4 bis 6 Kohlenstoffatomen,
  • (c) Alkohole mit 6 bis 18 Kohlenstoffatomen oder deren Kondensationsprodukte mit Paraformaldehyd und gegebenenfalls
  • (d) ein Hydrotropierungsmittel enthalten.
The present invention therefore relates to wetting agents which
  • (a) sulfuric acid esters of a fatty alcohol with 8 or 9 carbon atoms,
  • (b) phosphoric acid esters of a monoalcohol with 4 to 6 carbon atoms,
  • (c) alcohols with 6 to 18 carbon atoms or their condensation products with paraformaldehyde and optionally
  • (d) contain a hydrotroping agent.

Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung ist ferner die Verwendung der Netzmittel bei der Mercerisation cellulosehlatiger Fasermaterialien sowie die die Netzmittel enthaltenden Mercerisierbäder.The present invention furthermore relates to the use of the wetting agents in the mercerization of cellulosic fiber materials and the mercerizing baths containing the wetting agents.

Als Komponente (a) in den erfindungsgemässen Netzmitteln kommen Schwefelsäureester von Fettalkoholen der Formel

Figure imgb0001
in Betracht. Der Alkylrest R1 in dieser Formel enthält 8 oder 9 Kohlenstoffatome und leitet sich vom Octyl-oder Nonylalkohol ab.As component (a) in the wetting agents according to the invention there are sulfuric acid esters of fatty alcohols of the formula
Figure imgb0001
 into consideration. The alkyl radical R 1 in this formula contains 8 or 9 carbon atoms and is derived from octyl or nonyl alcohol.

Besonders gute Ergebnisse werden mit den Schwefelsäureestern von verzweigten Isomeren der genannten Alkohole erzielt, wie z.B. 2-Aethylhexanol oder Trimethylhexanol. Die genannten Schwefelsäureester können allein ode als (technisches) Gemisch untereinander in den erfindungsgemässen Netzmitteln eingesetzt werden.Particularly good results are achieved with the sulfuric acid esters of branched isomers of the alcohols mentioned, e.g. 2-ethylhexanol or trimethylhexanol. The sulfuric acid esters mentioned can be used alone or as a (technical) mixture with one another in the wetting agents according to the invention.

Die als Komponente (b) eingesetzten Phosphorsäureester eines Monoalkohols können als Monoester der Formel

Figure imgb0002
oder als Gemisch aus den Estern der Formeln (2a) und (2b) vorliegen.The phosphoric acid esters of a monoalcohol used as component (b) can be used as monoesters of the formula
Figure imgb0002
 or as a mixture of the esters of the formulas (2a) and (2b).

Darin enthalten die Reste R2 4 bis 6 Kohlenstoffatome und leiten sich vom Butyl-, Amyl- und Hexylalkohol ab. Die Phosphorsäureester können allein oder auch als (technisches) Gemisch untereinander verwendet werden. Besonders geeignet ist Monobutylphosphat.The radicals R 2 contain 4 to 6 carbon atoms and are derived from butyl, amyl and hexyl alcohol. The phosphoric acid esters can be used alone or as a (technical) mixture with one another. Monobutyl phosphate is particularly suitable.

Als Komponente (c) können Hexanol, Heptanol sowie Octyl-, Nonyl- und Decylalkohol ferner auch Lauryl-, Myristyl-, Cetyl-, Stearyl- und Oleyl-alkohol verwendet werden. Diese können auch in Form von Kondensationsprodukten mit Paraformaldehyd [(CH2O)x] verwendet werden. Die Komponente (c) kann wie die Komponenten (a) und (b) in Form von (technischen) Gemischen der in Frage kommenden Alkohole zur Anwendung kommen.As component (c), hexanol, heptanol and octyl, nonyl and decyl alcohol, and also lauryl, myristyl, cetyl, stearyl and oleyl alcohol can also be used. These can also be used in the form of condensation products with paraformaldehyde [(CH 2 O) x ]. Component (c), like components (a) and (b), can be used in the form of (technical) mixtures of the alcohols in question.

Eine weitere Komponente, die in Kombination mit den genannten Komponenten (a) bis (d) verwendet werden kann (Komponente (e)), ist ein Addukt aus einem. Organopolysiloxan, vorzugsweise Dimethylpolysiloxan und Aethylen- oder Propylenoxid. Solche Addukte können durch die wahrscheinliche Formel

Figure imgb0003
dargestellt werden, worin q 3 bis 50, vorzugsweise 3 bis 25, r 2 order 3, s 0 bis 15, t 1 bis 25, X1 3 bis 10 und R3 Alky mit 1 bis 4 Kohlenstoffatomen, vorzugsweise Methyl, ist.Another component that can be used in combination with the components (a) to (d) mentioned (component (e)) is an adduct of one. Organopolysiloxane, preferably dimethylpolysiloxane and ethylene or propylene oxide. Such adducts can by the likely formula
Figure imgb0003
 are represented, in which q is 3 to 50, preferably 3 to 25, r 2 or 3, s 0 to 15, t 1 to 25, X1 3 to 10 and R 3 alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, preferably methyl.

Derartige Polyäthersiloxane sind z.B. in DE-B-1 719 238 sowie in US-A-2 834 748, 3 389 160 und 3 505 377 beschrieben.Such polyether siloxanes are e.g. in DE-B-1 719 238 and in US-A-2 834 748, 3 389 160 and 3 505 377.

Weitere Polyäthersiloxane, welche als fakultative Komponente (e) verwendet werden können, entsprechen der wahrscheinlichen Formel

Figure imgb0004
worin R3 und R4 je Alkyl mit 1 bis 4 Kohlenstoffatomen, vorzugsweise Methyl sind, a' 1 bis 20, b' 2 bis 20, c' 1 bis 50, d' 1 oder 2, vorzugsweise 1, und m 2 bis 5 ist.Other polyether siloxanes that can be used as optional component (s) correspond to the likely formula
Figure imgb0004
 wherein R 3 and R 4 are each alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, preferably methyl, a '1 to 20, b' 2 to 20, c '1 to 50, d' 1 or 2, preferably 1, and m 2 to 5 is.

Derartige Siloxanverbindungen snd in DE-B-1 795 557 beschrieben.Such siloxane compounds are described in DE-B-1 795 557.

Bevorzugt sind nun solche Siloxanverbindungen, die einen Trübungspunkt von 20 bis 70, insbesondere von 25 bis 50°C aufweisen.Preference is now given to those siloxane compounds which have a cloud point of 20 to 70, in particular 25 to 50 ° C.

Als handelsübliche Komponente (e), welche der wahrscheinlichen Formel (3) entspricht, und einen Trübungspunkt von 32°C aufweist, eignet sich z.B. SILICONSURFACTANT L 546@ (Handelsmarke).SILICONSURFACTANT L 546 @ (trademark) is suitable, for example, as a commercially available component (e) which corresponds to the likely formula (3) and has a cloud point of 32 ° C.

Die erfindungsgemässen Netzmittel können weitere Komponenten, wie z.B. Komplexierungsmittel (Komponente (f)) enthalten.The wetting agents according to the invention can contain further components, e.g. Contain complexing agent (component (f)).

Geeignete Komponenten (f) entsprechen vorzugsweise der Formel

Figure imgb0005
worin R1 und R2 unabhängig voneinander-CH20H,-CHO oder-C02M bedeuten, M Wasserstoff oder ein Alkalimetall, vorzugsweise Natrium, und X1 2 bis 5 ist.Suitable components (f) preferably correspond to the formula
Figure imgb0005
 wherein R 1 and R 2 independently of one another are -CH 2 0H, -CHO or -C0 2 M, M is hydrogen or an alkali metal, preferably sodium, and X1 is 2 to 5.

Besonders bevorzugte Verbindungen der Formel (5) sind Hydroxycarbonsäuren der Formel

Figure imgb0006
worin M und X1 die angegebenen Bedeutungen haben, oder ein Lacton dieser Hydroxycarbonsäuren. Gluconsäure und Glucoheptansäure bzw. ihre Natriumsalze zeigen besonders gute Resultate.Particularly preferred compounds of the formula (5) are hydroxycarboxylic acids of the formula
Figure imgb0006
 wherein M and X1 have the meanings given, or a lactone of these hydroxycarboxylic acids. Gluconic acid and glucoheptanoic acid or their sodium salts show particularly good results.

Geeignete Hydrotropierungsmittel (Komponente (d)) ensprechen vorzugsweise der Formel

Figure imgb0007
worin R3 und R4 unabhängig voneinander Wasserstoff oder Alkyl mit 1 bis 4 Kohlenstoffatomen, insbesondere Methyl sind, und x2 1 bis 5 ist.Suitable hydrotroping agents (component (d)) preferably correspond to the formula
Figure imgb0007
 wherein R 3 and R 4 are independently hydrogen or alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, especially methyl, and x 2 is 1 to 5.

In bevorzugten Verbindungen der Formel (7) ist X2 1 und R3 und R4 unabhängig voneinander Wasserstoff oder Methyl. Als besonders wertvolle Verbindung ist z.B. das 2-Methyl-2,4-pentandiol zu nennen.In preferred compounds of formula (7) X2 1 and R 3 and R 4 are independently hydrogen or methyl. A particularly valuable compound is 2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol.

Erfindungsgemässe Netzmittel, die sowohl die Komponente (f) als auch die Komponente (d) enthalten, führen zu besonders guten Resultaten. Insbesondere ist in diesem Zusammenhang die Kombination Gluconsäure (Natriumsalz)/2,4-Dihydroxy-2-methyl-pentan zu erwähnen.Wetting agents according to the invention which contain both component (f) and component (d) lead to particularly good results. In this context, the combination of gluconic acid (sodium salt) / 2,4-dihydroxy-2-methylpentane should be mentioned in particular.

Die Komponenten (a), (b), (c) und (d) gegebenenfalls (e) und/oder (f) werden vorzugsweise in Form einer wässrigen Lösung verwendet.Components (a), (b), (c) and (d) optionally (e) and / or (f) are preferably used in the form of an aqueous solution.

Vorzugsweise enthalten die wässrigen Lösungen der erfindungsgemässen Netzmittel 5-50% der Komponente (a), 0,6―30% der Komponente (b), 0,5-5% der Komponente (c), 5-15% der Komponente (d) und gegebenenfalls 0,1-1% der Komponente (e) und/oder 0,1-5% der Komponente (f).Preferably, the aqueous solutions of the novel wetting agent 5-50% of component (a), 0, 6 -30% of component (b), 0.5-5% of component (c), 5-15% of component (d ) and optionally 0.1-1% of component (e) and / or 0.1-5% of component (f).

Sehr geeignet sind solche Netzmittel, die in wässriger Lösung 25-40% der Komponente (a), 0,5-20% der Komponente (b), 0,5-2% der Komponente (c), 10-15% der Komponente (d) und gegebenenfalls 0,1-0,5% der Komponente (e) und/oder 2-4% der Komponente (f) enthalten.Very suitable are those wetting agents which contain 25-40% of component (a), 0.5-20% of component (b), 0.5-2% of component (c), 10-15% of the component in aqueous solution (d) and optionally 0.1-0.5% of component (e) and / or 2-4% of component (f).

Besonders bevorzugte Netzmittel enthalten in wässriger Lösung 30-35% der Komponente (a), 0,5-10% der Komponente (b), 1-1,5% der Komponente (c), 10-15% der Komponente (d), 0,1-0,5% der Komponente (e) und 2-4% der Komponente (f).Particularly preferred wetting agents contain 30-35% of component (a), 0.5-10% of component (b), 1-1.5% of component (c), 10-15% of component (d) in aqueous solution. , 0.1-0.5% of component (e) and 2-4% of component (f).

Die erfindungsgemässen Netzmittel eignen sich als Hilfsmittel bei Veredlungsprozessen cellulosehaltiger Fasermaterialien. Insbesondere erweisen sie sich als wertvolle Netzmittel bei der Mercerisation dieser Fasermaterialien. Zu diesem Zweck werden 1-20, vorzugsweise 2,5-10 g der oben genannten wässrigen Lösungen pro Liter Mercerisierflotte verwendet.The wetting agents according to the invention are suitable as auxiliaries in finishing processes of cellulose-containing fiber materials. In particular, they prove to be valuable wetting agents in the mercerization of these fiber materials. For this purpose 1-20, preferably 2.5-10 g of the above-mentioned aqueous solutions per liter of mercerizing liquor are used.

Cellulosefasern erhalten bei der Mercerisation beispielsweise einen höheren Glanz. Gleichzeitig werden ihre Farbstoffaufnahmefähigkeit sowie die Reissfestigkeit verbessert. Die Fasern werden dazu mit konzentrierten Laugen (etwa 22-28%), wie z.B. wässrigen Lösungen von Lithium-, Natrium- oder Kaliumhydroxid oder Mischungen dieser Hydroxide behandelt. Dabei können die Fasern einer gleichzeitigen Streckung unterworfen werden, wodurch sich eine weiter Steigerung des Glanzeffektes erreichen lässt.Cellulose fibers, for example, have a higher gloss during mercerization. At the same time, their dye absorption capacity and tear resistance are improved. For this purpose, the fibers are mixed with concentrated alkalis (approx. 22-28%), e.g. treated aqueous solutions of lithium, sodium or potassium hydroxide or mixtures of these hydroxides. The fibers can be subjected to simultaneous stretching, which further increases the gloss effect.

Vorzugsweise beträgt die Temperatur der Mercerisierflotten etwa 5 bis 20°C. Je nachdem, ob die Fasern in trockenem, vorgekochtem oder vorgenetztem Zustand mercerisiert werden, spricht man von der Trocken- oder Nassmercerisation. Besonders die Trockenmercerisation macht verständlicherweise die Verwendung von sehr wirksamen Netzmitteln erforderlich.The temperature of the mercerizing liquors is preferably about 5 to 20 ° C. Depending on whether the fibers are mercerized in the dry, pre-cooked or pre-wetted state, one speaks of the dry or wet mercerization. It is understandable that dry mercerization in particular requires the use of very effective wetting agents.

Als cellulosehaltige Fasermaterialien kommen vor allem Baumwolle und Mischgewebe mit Regeneratcellulosen wie z.B. Zellwollen und Kunstseiden (Reyon) in Frage. Die Mercerisation von Mischgeweben aus nativen (z.B. Baumwolle, sowie Hanf und Flachs) und regenerierten Cellulosen stellt aber auf Grund der auseinanderstrebenden Eigenschaften dieser Komponenten hohe Anforderungen an die Konzentration sowie Zusammensetzung der Mercerisierlaugen. Deshalb wird Mischgewebe fast ausschliesslich trocken mercerisiert, wodurch ein zusätzlicher (kritischer) Kontakt des Mischgewebes mit Koch- bzw. Netzbädern vermieden wird.The main cellulose-containing fiber materials are cotton and blended fabrics with regenerated celluloses such as Cell wool and rayon (rayon) in question. However, the mercerization of blended fabrics made from native (e.g. cotton, as well as hemp and flax) and regenerated celluloses places high demands on the concentration and composition of the mercerizing liquors due to the divergent properties of these components. For this reason, mixed fabrics are almost exclusively dry mercerized, which prevents additional (critical) contact of the mixed fabrics with cooking or mesh baths.

Technisch wird die Mercerisation als Garn- oder Stückmercerisation durchgeführt. Eine detaillierte Beschreibung dieser Verfahren sowie auch der Mercerisation im allgemeinen ist z.B. in Lindner, Textilhilfsmittel und Waschrohstoffe, Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft, Stuttgart, 1964, Band 2, Seite 1474 ff gegeben.Technically, the mercerization is carried out as yarn or piece mercerization. A detailed description of these processes as well as the mercerization in general is e.g. in Lindner, Textile auxiliaries and washing raw materials, Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft, Stuttgart, 1964, Volume 2, page 1474 ff.

Erfindungsgemässe Netzmittel, insbesondere soche, welche die Komponente (a) bis (5) enthalten, ermöglichen aber auch eine schnelle und störungsfreie Rückgewinnung de Lauge aus den auf das Mercerisierbad folgenden (Mercerisier-) Waschbädern. Beim Abdestillieren des Wassers aus diesen Bädern, wodurch eine Aufkonzentrierung der Lauge auf den Laugengehalt des Mercerisierbades erreicht wird, ziegen diese Netzmittel eine ausserordentlich geringe Tendenz zur Schaumbildung. Die erhaltene konzentrierte Lauge kann dann im Mercerisierbad wieder verwendet werden.However, wetting agents according to the invention, in particular soche, which contain components (a) to (5), also enable quick and trouble-free recovery of the alkali from the (mercerizing) washing baths following the mercerizing bath. When the water is distilled off from these baths, as a result of which the alkali is concentrated to the alkali content of the mercerizing bath these wetting agents have an extremely low tendency to foam. The concentrated liquor obtained can then be reused in the mercerizing bath.

Die erfindungsgemässen Netzmittel zeigen sich also hinsichtlich ihrer Netzwirkung dem stand der Technik mindestens ebenbürtig, wiesen aber darüber hinaus den grossen Vorteil auf, dass sie z.B. bei der erwähnten Laugenrückgewinnung kaum zur Schaumbilding neigen.The wetting agents according to the invention are thus at least on a par with the prior art with regard to their wetting action, but also had the great advantage that they e.g. with the lye recovery mentioned hardly tend to foam.

Die folgenden Beispiele erläutern die Erfindung, ohne sie darauf zu beschränken. Teile und Prozente beziehen sich auf das Gewicht, sofern nicht anders angegeben.The following examples illustrate the invention without restricting it. Parts and percentages are by weight unless otherwise specified.

Beispiel 1example 1

In diesem Beispiel wird die Schrumpfgeschwindigkeit von Baumwolle in Mercerisierlaugen gemäss DIN 53987 (Entwurf Juli 1973) bestimmt. Danach wird ein Glaszylinder mit 150 ml einer auf 15°C abgekühlten Natronlauge (24%) gefüllt, die 5 g/I es Netzmittels der nachfolgenden Zusammensetzung enthält:

  • (a) 23,75% Schwefelsäureester des 2-Aethyl-n-hexanols,
  • (b) 25,0% Phosphorsäureester des Butanols,
  • (c) 1,0% 2-Aethylhexanol und
  • (e) 0,25% Siliconsurfactant L 546@ (Handelsmarke) sowie 50,0% Wasser.
In this example, the shrinking speed of cotton in mercerizing lye is determined according to DIN 53987 (draft July 1973). A glass cylinder is then filled with 150 ml of a sodium hydroxide solution (24%) cooled to 15 ° C., which contains 5 g / l of wetting agent of the following composition:
  • (a) 23.75% sulfuric acid ester of 2-ethyl-n-hexanol,
  • (b) 25.0% phosphoric acid ester of butanol,
  • (c) 1.0% 2-ethylhexanol and
  • (e) 0.25% Siliconsurfactant L 546 @ (trademark) and 50.0% water.

Ein Baumwollstrang (Gewicht: 1 g, Länge 24 cm), der mit einem Gewicht von 33 g beschwert ist, wird in den gefüllten Zylinder eingetaucht und dann die Längenänderung des Stranges in äquidistanten Zeitintervallen gemessen. Die daraus ermittelbare Schrumpfgeschwindigkeit ist ein Mass für die Wirksamkeit der in der Mercerisierlauge verwendeten Netzmittel.A cotton strand (weight: 1 g, length 24 cm), weighted with a weight of 33 g, is immersed in the filled cylinder and then the change in length of the strand is measured at equidistant time intervals. The rate of shrinkage that can be determined from this is a measure of the effectiveness of the wetting agents used in the mercerizing liquor.

Zum Vergleich wird eine Mercerisierlauge verwendet, die als Netzmittel nur 5 g/I des Schwefelsäureesters des 2-Aethyl-n-hexanols enthält, und die Schrumpfgeschwindigkeit eines gleichen Baumwollstrangs bestimmt. Die Ergebnisse sind in den Tabellen 1a) und 1b) zusammengefasst.

Figure imgb0008
Figure imgb0009
 For comparison, a mercerizing liquor is used which contains only 5 g / l of the sulfuric acid ester of 2-ethyl-n-hexanol as a wetting agent and which determines the shrinking speed of an identical cotton strand. The results are summarized in Tables 1a) and 1b).
Figure imgb0008
Figure imgb0009

Durch Verwendung von z.B. 5 g/I des erfindungsgemässen Netzmittels erhält man nach bereits 30 Sekunden eine höhere Schrumpfung als mit dem Vergleichsnetzmittel nach 50 Sekunden.By using e.g. 5 g / l of the wetting agent according to the invention gives a higher shrinkage after only 30 seconds than with the comparison wetting agent after 50 seconds.

Beispiel 2Example 2

Dieses Beispiel zeigt das Schaumverhalten der Mercerisierflotten in der Applikation anhand des Glaszylinderschütteltests.This example shows the foam behavior of the mercerizing liquors in the application using the glass cylinder shake test.

100 ml Natronlauge (24%), die 1 bzw. 2 g/1 de in Beispiel 1 verwendeten Netzmittels enthält, werden in einen Glaszylinder eingefüllt und auf einen Temperatur von 25°C gebracht. Der Glaszylinder wird dann 1 Minute kräftig geschüttelt und die Höhe des entstandenen Schaums nach bestimmten Zeiten gemessen.100 ml of sodium hydroxide solution (24%), which contains 1 or 2 g / 1 de wetting agent used in Example 1, are introduced into a glass cylinder and brought to a temperature of 25 ° C. The glass cylinder is then shaken vigorously for 1 minute and the height of the foam formed is measured after certain times.

Zum Vergleich wird auch das Schaumverhalten einer Mercerisierflotte untersucht, die anstelle des oben verwendeten Netzmittels 1 bzw. 2 g/I des Schwefelsäureesters des 2-Aethyl-n-hexanols enthält. Die Ergebnisse sind aus der Tabelle 2 ersichtlich.

Figure imgb0010
For comparison, the foam behavior of a mercerizing liquor is also investigated, which contains 1 or 2 g / l of the sulfuric acid ester of 2-ethyl-n-hexanol instead of the wetting agent used above. The results are shown in Table 2.
Figure imgb0010

Während das Vergleichsnetzmittel z.T. sehr grosse Schaumhöhen zulässt, unterdrückt das erfindungsgemässe Netzmittel die Schaumbilding vollständig.While the comparison wetting agent partly permits very large foam heights, the wetting agent according to the invention completely suppresses foam formation.

Beispiel 3Example 3

Dieses Beispiel zeigt das Schaumverhalten eines nach der Mercerisierung verwendeten Waschbades bei der Laugenrückgewinnung.

  • Aus 500 ml verdünnter Mercerisierlauge (15%), die
  • 300 ml Natronlauge (24%)
  • 5 g/I Netzmittel gemäss Beispiel 1 und
  • 192,5 ml Wasser
  • enthält, wird am Rotationsverdampfer bei etwa 10-20 mbar solange Wasser abdestilliert, bis die Laugenkonzentration wieder 24% beträgt. Während der Destillation wird die Höhe des entstandenen Schaums in Abhängigkeit von der Zeit gemessen.
This example shows the foaming behavior of a washing bath used after the mercerization in the recovery of lye.
  • From 500 ml of diluted mercerizing solution (15%), the
  • 300 ml sodium hydroxide solution (24%)
  • 5 g / l of wetting agent according to Example 1 and
  • 192.5 ml of water
  • contains, water is distilled off on a rotary evaporator at about 10-20 mbar until the alkali concentration is again 24%. During the distillation, the amount of foam produced is measured as a function of time.

Zum Vergleich wird dieser Vorgang mit 500 ml Mercerisierlauge, die 5 g/fl des Schwefelsäureesters des 2-Aethyl-n-hexanols als Netzmittel enthält, wiederholt.

Figure imgb0011
For comparison, this process is repeated with 500 ml of mercerizing liquor, which contains 5 g / fl of the sulfuric acid ester of 2-ethyl-n-hexanol as a wetting agent.
Figure imgb0011

Die Schaumentwicklung bei der Laugenrückgewinnung wird durch das erfindungsgemässe Netzmittel gemessen am Vergleichsnetzmittel deutlich herabgesetzt.The foam development in the lye recovery is significantly reduced by the wetting agent according to the invention compared to the comparison wetting agent.

Beispiel 4Example 4

Dieses Beispiel zeigt die Wirksamkeit der erfindungsgemässen Netzmittel in stark alkalischen Mercerisierflotten.This example shows the effectiveness of the wetting agents according to the invention in strongly alkaline mercerizing liquors.

Entschlichtetes Baumwollgewebe (Quadratmetergewicht 180 g) wird ohne Spannung auf einem Nadelrahmen befestigt und während 1 Minute in eine Mercerisierflotte getaucht, die pro Liter 311,9 g Natronlauge (was einer 25%igen Lösung entspricht) und 6 g eines Netzmittels aus (a) 80% einer 40%igen wässrigen Lösung von 2-Aethylhexylsulfat (Natriumsalz), (b) 3% einer 50%igen wässrigen Lösung von Monobutylphosphat, (c) 1,3% 2-Aethyl-n-hexanol, (e) 0,5% Siloconsurfactant L 546'"', (f) 3,5% Natriumgluconat und (d) 11,7% 2,4-Dihydroxy-2-methyl-pentan enthält. Die Temperatur der Mercerisierflotte beträgt 18°C.Desized cotton fabric (square meter weight 180 g) is attached to a pin frame without tension and immersed for 1 minute in a mercerizing liquor containing 311.9 g sodium hydroxide solution per liter (which corresponds to a 25% solution) and 6 g of a wetting agent from (a) 80 % of a 40% aqueous solution of 2-ethylhexyl sulfate (sodium salt), (b) 3% of a 50% aqueous solution of monobutyl phosphate, (c) 1.3% 2-ethyl-n-hexanol, (e) 0.5 % Siloconsurfactant L 546 "", (f) 3.5% sodium gluconate and (d) 11.7% 2,4-dihydroxy-2-methylpentane. The temperature of the mercerizing liquor is 18 ° C.

Anschliessend wird 1 Minute mit heissem Wasser (70°C) entlaugt und mit kaltem Wasser, das 5 ml/I Essigsäure (40%) enthält, behandelt. Das Gewebe wird dann nachgespült, auf einem Foulard abgequetscht und im Trockenschrank bei 100% getrocknet. Der Glanz und die Anfärbbarkeit des Gewebes sind deutlich verbessert.The mixture is then leached with hot water (70 ° C.) for 1 minute and treated with cold water which contains 5 ml / l of acetic acid (40%). The fabric is then rinsed, squeezed off on a padder and dried in a drying cabinet at 100%. The gloss and the dyeability of the fabric are significantly improved.

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1. A wetting agent comprising
(a) a sulfate of C8-C9alcohol,
(b) a phosphate of a C4-Csmonoalcohol,
(c) a C6-C18alcohol or the condensate thereof with paraformaldehyde, and optionally
(d) a hydrotropic agent.
2. A wetting agent according to claim 1 which additionally contains an adduct of an organopolysiloxane and ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide as component (e) and a complexing agent as component (f).
3. A wetting agent according to claim 1, wherein component (c) is a C6-C12alcohol.
4. A wetting agent according to claim 1, wherein component (d) is a compound of formula
Figure imgb0020
wherein R3 and R4 are each independently of the other hydrogen or C1-C4alkyl and X2 is 1 to 5.
5. A wetting agent according to claim 4, wherein component (d) is a compound of formula
Figure imgb0021
wherein R3 and R4 are each independently of the other hydrogen or methyl.
6. A wetting agent according to claim 5, wherein component (d) is 2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol.
7. A wetting agent according to claim 2, wherein component (e) is an adduct of a dimethyl polysiloxane and ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide.
8. A wetting agent according to claim 2, wherein component (f) is a compound of formula
Figure imgb0022
wherein R1 and R2 are each independently of the other -CH20H, -CHO or -C02M, M is hydrogen or an alkali metal and x1 is 2 or 5.
9. A wetting agent according to claim 8, wherein component (f) is a compound of formula
Figure imgb0023
wherein M and x1 are as defined in claim 1.
10. A wetting agent according to claim 9, wherein component (f) is the sodium salt of gluconic acid.
11. A wetting agent according to any one of claims 1 to 10 which is in the form of an aqueous solution of components (a) to (d) and optionally (e) and/or (f).
12. Use of a wetting agent according to any one of claims 1 to 11 for mercerising celulosic fibre materials.
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