Development
of Acrylic Thickness as a Subsitute for Kerosene used in Pigment
Printing
Introduction
Large quantities of kerosene is consumed in textile industry
for pigment printing. The use of emulsified kerosene as a
thickener in the textile industry is not only a major source
of environmental pollution, it also leads to the shortage
of kerosene for domestic use. In search for its substitute
extensive studies have been carried out. for this purpose
a series of methaceylic acid based co-polymers and ter-polymers
were synthesized, out of which 3 of them have been found suitable
for pigment printing of cotton.
Special Features:
These thickeners can be used for 60 - 80%
replacement of kerosene without affecting the printing performance
in terms of brilliancy of shade, colour value, fastener properties
and feel of the fabric. This process is environment friendly.
Source:Managing
Director
Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT)
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016, INDIA
Tel : 91-011-26597167, 26857762, 26581013, 26597153
Fax : 91-011-26851169
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