US2176894A - Mothproofing - Google Patents
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- US2176894A US2176894A US182169A US18216937A US2176894A US 2176894 A US2176894 A US 2176894A US 182169 A US182169 A US 182169A US 18216937 A US18216937 A US 18216937A US 2176894 A US2176894 A US 2176894A
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- 239000004744 fabric Substances 0.000 description 20
- GSEJCLTVZPLZKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N Triethanolamine Chemical compound OCCN(CCO)CCO GSEJCLTVZPLZKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 10
- DIZPMCHEQGEION-UHFFFAOYSA-H aluminium sulfate (anhydrous) Chemical compound [Al+3].[Al+3].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O.[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O.[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O DIZPMCHEQGEION-UHFFFAOYSA-H 0.000 description 8
- RMAQACBXLXPBSY-UHFFFAOYSA-N silicic acid Chemical compound O[Si](O)(O)O RMAQACBXLXPBSY-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 7
- 235000012239 silicon dioxide Nutrition 0.000 description 7
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 7
- 239000000080 wetting agent Substances 0.000 description 7
- KRHYYFGTRYWZRS-UHFFFAOYSA-N Fluorane Chemical compound F KRHYYFGTRYWZRS-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 6
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- 229960002050 hydrofluoric acid Drugs 0.000 description 4
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- VSCWAEJMTAWNJL-UHFFFAOYSA-K aluminium trichloride Chemical compound Cl[Al](Cl)Cl VSCWAEJMTAWNJL-UHFFFAOYSA-K 0.000 description 2
- MOTZDAYCYVMXPC-UHFFFAOYSA-N dodecyl hydrogen sulfate Chemical compound CCCCCCCCCCCCOS(O)(=O)=O MOTZDAYCYVMXPC-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 229940043264 dodecyl sulfate Drugs 0.000 description 2
- 238000005108 dry cleaning Methods 0.000 description 2
- 239000000835 fiber Substances 0.000 description 2
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- 229910052708 sodium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
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- DGAQECJNVWCQMB-PUAWFVPOSA-M Ilexoside XXIX Chemical compound C[C@@H]1CC[C@@]2(CC[C@@]3(C(=CC[C@H]4[C@]3(CC[C@@H]5[C@@]4(CC[C@@H](C5(C)C)OS(=O)(=O)[O-])C)C)[C@@H]2[C@]1(C)O)C)C(=O)O[C@H]6[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O6)CO)O)O)O.[Na+] DGAQECJNVWCQMB-PUAWFVPOSA-M 0.000 description 1
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- LIWAQLJGPBVORC-UHFFFAOYSA-N N-ethyl-N-methylamine Natural products CCNC LIWAQLJGPBVORC-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- DBMJMQXJHONAFJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M Sodium laurylsulphate Chemical compound [Na+].CCCCCCCCCCCCOS([O-])(=O)=O DBMJMQXJHONAFJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M 0.000 description 1
- HDYRYUINDGQKMC-UHFFFAOYSA-M acetyloxyaluminum;dihydrate Chemical compound O.O.CC(=O)O[Al] HDYRYUINDGQKMC-UHFFFAOYSA-M 0.000 description 1
- 230000002411 adverse Effects 0.000 description 1
- 229940037003 alum Drugs 0.000 description 1
- AZDRQVAHHNSJOQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N alumane Chemical class [AlH3] AZDRQVAHHNSJOQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 229940009827 aluminum acetate Drugs 0.000 description 1
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- KLBWCWPIIHSGGU-UHFFFAOYSA-N ethyl(methyl)azanium;hydrogen sulfate Chemical compound CC[NH2+]C.OS([O-])(=O)=O KLBWCWPIIHSGGU-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
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- 229910017053 inorganic salt Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
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- 125000001117 oleyl group Chemical group [H]C([*])([H])C([H])([H])C([H])([H])C([H])([H])C([H])([H])C([H])([H])C([H])([H])C([H])([H])/C([H])=C([H])\C([H])([H])C([H])([H])C([H])([H])C([H])([H])C([H])([H])C([H])([H])C([H])([H])C([H])([H])[H] 0.000 description 1
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- URLJMZWTXZTZRR-UHFFFAOYSA-N sodium myristyl sulfate Chemical compound CCCCCCCCCCCCCCOS(O)(=O)=O URLJMZWTXZTZRR-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 229950005425 sodium myristyl sulfate Drugs 0.000 description 1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01N—PRESERVATION OF BODIES OF HUMANS OR ANIMALS OR PLANTS OR PARTS THEREOF; BIOCIDES, e.g. AS DISINFECTANTS, AS PESTICIDES OR AS HERBICIDES; PEST REPELLANTS OR ATTRACTANTS; PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS
- A01N59/00—Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing elements or inorganic compounds
- A01N59/10—Fluorides
Definitions
- aqueous solutions of the silicofluorides have been used for economic reasons.
- the silicofiuorides are easily leached out from the fabrics during further processing in water solutions before finishing, and also upon washing for cleaning purposes after the articles have been in use for some time, so that the fabric is no longer protected against moths, carpet beetles, etc.
Description
Patented Oct. 24, 1939 MOTHPROOFIN G William H. Engels and John Weijlard, Rahway, N. J., assignors to Merck & Co. Inc., Rahway, N. J., a corporation of New Jersey No Drawing. Application December 28, 1937, Serial No. 182,169
7 Claims.
This invention relates to a mothproofing solution. I
An object of the invention is to provide a stable mothproofing solution.
Another object of the invention is to provide a mothproofing solution which, when applied to the fabric to be treated, will, give to the same a soft feel. I
Soluble fluorides and soluble silicofiuorides have been used-to mothproof animal fabrics, such as wool, hair, etc., the silicofluorides being preferable for this purpose, because the fluorides have a high toxicity to humans.
The silicofluorides may be applied to the fabric in various Ways, for example, by spraying an aqueous solution of a silicofluoride on the fabric, or by immersing the fabric in an aqueous solution of the silicofluoride of such concentration that a sufficient amount of the salt will be adsorbed to render the fabric mothproof.
Another method of application is by treating the fabric with dry-cleaning fluids containing dissolved therein the necessary quantity of silicofluoride, which is adsorbed on the fabric during the dry-cleaning operation. .In the latter case, however, only certain types of organic silicofiuorides are suitable, in connection with specially selected solvents.
In the mothproofing of newly made articles, such as blankets, dress goods, carpets, upholstering materials, etc., aqueous solutions of the silicofluorides have been used for economic reasons. However, the silicofiuorides are easily leached out from the fabrics during further processing in water solutions before finishing, and also upon washing for cleaning purposes after the articles have been in use for some time, so that the fabric is no longer protected against moths, carpet beetles, etc.
Another disadvantage inherent in the mothproofing of fabrics with the commonly used silicofiuorides, especially of the inorganic salt type, lies in the fact that they generally afford a harsh feel to the fabric.
We have now discovered that a solution pre-- pared by dissolving in Water triethanolamine silicofluoride, aluminum sulfate, and a wetting agent, for example a sulphated primary alcohol having from 12 to 22 carbon atoms, sodium oleyl N-methylaminoethane sulfate, or other wetting agents such as those'sold under the trade names of Igepon Tytrovon, Avirol, Gardinol, etc., are capable of permanently'mothproofing animal fibres or fabrics without affording a harsh feel to the treated fabric.
We have found that fabrics treated with this solution may be washed repeatedly and still will be mothproof. This is due to the combined action of the triethanolamine silicofluoride and aluminum sulfate. In contradistinction to most other organic siliccfiuorides, triethanolamine silicofiuoride does not readily crystallize and to this particular property we attribute the fact that the treated fabrics continue to have a soft feel after treatment because no crystals of the triethanolamine silicofluoride are formed on the fibre, but adhere to the same in the form of a film.
In order to apply our solution to the fabric, it is desirable to have on hand a stock solution with a high percentage of solids. We have found, however, that, in order to obtain such a stock solution of high concentration, it is necessary to prepare this solution from raw products, which should correspond to certain specifications, and it is also necessary to closely adhere to the methad of compounding as disclosed in this example, in order that the product will remain per manently in a condition in which it can be readily used Without adversely affecting the treated fabrics. We have noticed that otherwise the solution may show gelatinisation or precipitation upon standing.
The hydrosilicofluoric acid used in preparing the triethanolamine silicofluoride should be of about 27 to strength, free of uncombined silicic acid, but may contain uncombined fluoric acid. If the hydrosilicofiuoric acid contains uncombined silicic acid, the latter must be taken up by means of fluoric acid. The triethanolamine should be substantially free from the monoand di-ethanolamines. The non-volatile residue of the triethanolamine-silicofiuoric acid reaction should be, preferably, less than 0.1%. Inasmuch as the number of molecules of water of crystallization of aluminum sulfate may vary, such compound must be standardized for its A12(SO4)3 content, and its aqueous solution must be filtered clear.
It might be thought that other aluminum salts could be substituted for the aluminum sulfate, such as alum, aluminum chloride, aluminum acetate, etc., but contrary to expectation, other salts are not suitable, which is evidenced by the formation of precipitates upon standing of the solution. If economic considerations permit the use of stock solutions of lower concentration, it is possible to use raw materials of a less degree of purity than mentioned above.
Our preferred method for making this solution is as follows:
240 pounds of triethanolamine are run in a slow stream with stirring into about 330 pounds of accurately assayed hydrosilicofluoric acid. An excess of the base should never be prescut, and the neutral or only very slightly acid solution should be clear or only slightly turbid. 20 pounds of hydrofluoric acid are then added, followed by a clear solution of pounds of A12 SO4 316H2O in pounds of water. A solution of 5 pounds of lauryl sulfate in 25 pounds of water is then added, and the total weight of the solution brought up to 1000 pounds with water. The final pH of this solution should be about 2. Myristyl sulfate, sodium oleyl N-methyl aminoethane sulfonate, and other wetting agents may be substituted for the lauryl sulfate.
Such solution may be stored indefinitely in wooden or rubber containers. For use in mothproofing fabrics, the solution is further diluted with water, the final concentration varying over a wide range, usually containing between about 0.1% and 1% of solids, depending upon the type of fabric to be treated and the type of machine used for the purpose. It is advisable to use this mothproofing solution in suflicient quantity for the purpose, about 3% of the weight of the fibre giving good results.
It is understood that the above disclosure is by way of illustration and not of limitation, and- .that what we claim as our invention is a stable mothproofing solution containing an organic silicofluoride incapable of crystallizing on the fabric to be treated, aluminum sulfate, and a wetting agent, said solution being substantially free of uncombined silicic acid.
- sulfonate, said solution being substantially free of uncombined silicic acid.
5. A stable mothproofing solution containing a triethanolamine silicofluoride, aluminum sulfate, and a Wetting agent soluble in the solution, said solution being substantially free of uncombined silicic acid.
6. A stable mothproofing solution containing a up to about 35% of triethanolamine silicofluoride, aluminum sulfate, and a wetting agent soluble in the solution, said solution being substantially free of uncombined silicic acid.
7. A stable mothproofing solution containing 30 triethanolamine,silicofluoride, aluminum sulfate,
hydrofluoric acid, and a wetting agent soluble in the solution, said solution being substantially free of uncombined silicic acid.
WILLIAM H. ENGELS. JOHN WEIJLARD.
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US2707689A (en) * | 1951-04-14 | 1955-05-03 | Merck & Co Inc | Allyl starch coating composition, method of making same, method of applying same to keratinous material, and article produced thereby |
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