Methanesulfonic acid, because of its similarity to hydroxymethanesulfonic acid, has been investigated as a catalyst for finishing cotton to produce durable-press properties. It provides strong catalysis in mild cure and conventional pad- dry-cure treatments. However, fabric must be washed after treatment to remove residual acidity which otherwise causes undesirable changes in the finish.
Kullman, R.M.H. , Cashen, N.A., and Reinhardt , R.M., A Catalyst System for Durable-Press Finishing under Mild Cure Conditions, Textile Res. J.41, 821-826 (1971).
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Reid, J.D., Cashen, N.A., Kullman, R.M.H., and Reinhardt, R.M., Hydroxymethanesulfonic Acid as a Catalyst for Durable-Press Finshing, Textile Res. J.42, 89-96 (1972).
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Reid, J.D., Kullman, R.M.H., and Reinhardt, R.M., Carbamate Agents with Low Formaldehyde Release for Post-CureDurable Press, Amer. Dyestuff Reptr.59, No. 6, 26-28, 32, 34 ( 1970).
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Reid, J.D., Reinhardt, R.M., and Bruno, J.S., Some Aspects of The Preparation of Dimethylol Monoalkyl Carbamates and Their Reaction with Cellulose, Amer. Dyestuff Reptr.54, No. 13, P485-P491 ( 1965).
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Reinhardt, R.M. , Cashen, N.A., and Reid, J.D., A Mild-Cure Process for Wrinkle-Resistant Cotton Fabrics, Textile Chem. Colorist1, 415-422 (1969).
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Reinhardt, R.M. , Cashen, N.A., and Reid, J.D., A More Rapid Mild-Cure Finishing Process for Imparting Wrinkle Resistance to Cotton, Textile Chem. Colorist2, 337-340 (1970).
