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The reaction of dimethylol urea with cotton over a wide range of pH has been studied. Data are presented to show that the structure of the DMU polymer obtained with strongly acidic catalysts such as organic acids and ammonium salts is highly cross-linked, in contrast to the simple linear structure proposed by Steele and Giddings. Such a structure offers a reasonable explanation of the better washfastness of the DMU finish with these catalysts. The contribution of covalent cross-linking of the resin with cellulose in improving crease recovery is also discussed. The use of cuprammonium insolubility as an index of such cross-linking has been examined.

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Reaction of Dimethylol Urea with Cotton 1

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