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Fire Resistant-Durable Press Fabrics with Low Formaldehyde Release

Cynthia J. Crouch

School of Home Economics Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803

Tracy A. Melancon

School of Home Economics Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803

Wilson A. Reeves

School of Home Economics Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803

Formaldehyde release from fabrics with a fire resistant-durable press (FR-DP) finish was significantly reduced. The FR-DP finish was based on the simul taneous 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 µg/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 sub stantially after 15 launderings.

Key Words: fire resistant-durable press fabrics • fire resistant • durable press • decabromodiphenyl oxide • antimony oxide • 1,3-dimethylol 4,5-dihydroxyethy leneurea • wrinkle resistant • oxygen index • glycerol • 1,2-propanediol • ethylene glycol.

Journal of Fire Sciences, Vol. 3, No. 6, 450-460 (1985)
DOI: 10.1177/073490418500300605
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