- Author
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Crouch, C. J.
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Melancon, T. A.
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Reeves, W. A.
- Title
- Fire Resistant-Durable Press Fabrics With Low Formaldehyde Release.
- Coporate
- Louisiana State Univ. Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, LA
- Journal
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Journal of Fire Sciences,
Vol. 3,
No. 6,
450-460,
November/December 1985
- Keywords
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fabrics
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formaldehyde
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durable press finishes
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decabromodiphenyl oxide
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antimony oxides
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oxygen index
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glycerols
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ethylene glycol
- Abstract
- Formaldehyde release from fabrics with a fire resistant-durable press (FR-DO) finish was significantly reduced. The FR-DP finish was based on the simultateous use of decabromodiphenyl oxide, antimony oxide, an acrylic binder, and 1,3-dimethylol 4,5-dihydroxyethyleneurea. Three polyols were incorporated into the FR-DP treating solution to reduce formaldehyde release from treated fabrics. 1,2-Propanediol and glycerol were found to reduce formaldehyde release to about 500 umug/g of treated fabric without severe adverse effects on appearance ratings, wrinkle recovery, oxygen index, or durability of the finish. Fire resistance of treated fabrics, with or without the polyols, decreased substantially after 15 launderings.