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.

Prospective Users

Pigment printing industries, chemical industries

Keywords

Synthetic thickeners, aceylic base thickeners, pigment printing, kerosene, environment friendly printing

Type of Technology

Process

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