Embodiments of the present disclosure include soil repellent compositions, methods for imparting resistance to soiling on a fibrous substrate, fibrous substrates to which a soil repellent composition has been applied and dried, methods of making soil repellent compositions, and the like.
Disclosed is a composition comprising: an aqueous dispersion of fluoroalkylsilyl surface modified nanoparticles, wherein the nanoparticles comprise at least one member selected from the group consisting of silica, titania, zirconia, layered magnesium silicate, aluminosilicate, natural clay, synthetic clay and mixtures thereof, and wherein the fluoroalkylsilyl is: (F(CF)CHCH)Si(O—), where n is 2, 3 or 4, p is 1, 2 or 3, and m is (4−p). Also disclosed are processes of making an aqueous dispersion of fluoroalkylsilyl surface modified nanoparticles, and treating a substrate with an aqueous dispersion of fluoroalkylsilyl surface modified nanoparticles. Articles and substrates comprising the fluoroalkylsilyl surface modified nanoparticles are also disclosed.
Aqueous Silsesquioxane Dispersions Having Low Concentrations Of Reaction Byproducts
Methods of making a composition are disclosed, which comprises: i) forming a dispersion of particles comprising: a) silica, b) a non-volatile cation, and c) water, wherein the non-volatile cation is not ammonium; ii) adding at least one organosilyl coupling agent of formula R—(R—O)—Si where Ris selected from the group consisting of a substituted alkyl and unsubstituted alkyl, and Ris selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, propyl and butyl, wherein the substituted alkyl of Ris not aminoalkyl; iii) reacting the organosilyl coupling agent with the dispersion of particles to form a mixture comprising a silsesquioxane and an alcohol; and iv) removing the alcohol from the mixture by vacuum distillation, wherein final concentration of the alcohol is about 1% by weight or less of the total mixture. Further disclosed are compositions comprising an aqueous dispersion comprising silsesquioxane, a non-volatile cation and an alcohol, and methods of using the composition.
Soil Repellency Aqueous Dispersions, Soil Repellant Soft Articles, And Methods Of Making The Same
A soil repellency aqueous dispersion for treating various fibers, yarns, and textiles is disclosed. The dispersion provides superior soil resistance when compared to known fluorochemical and silicone fiber treatments. The dispersion comprises clay nanoparticle components and fluorochemicals that can be applied to the fibers, yarns, and textiles using known methods.
Aqueous Silsesquioxane Dispersions Having Low Concentrations Of Reaction Byproducts
Methods of making a composition are disclosed, which comprises: i) forming a dispersion of particles comprising: a) silica, b) a non-volatile cation, and c) water, wherein the non-volatile cation is not ammonium; ii) adding at least one organosilyl coupling agent of formula R-(R-O)-Si where Ris selected from the group consisting of a substituted alkyl and unsubstituted alkyl, and Ris selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, propyl and butyl, wherein the substituted alkyl of Ris not aminoalkyl; iii) reacting the organosilyl coupling agent with the dispersion of particles to form a mixture comprising a silsesquioxane and an alcohol; and iv) removing the alcohol from the mixture by vacuum distillation, wherein final concentration of the alcohol is about 1% by weight or less of the total mixture. Further disclosed are compositions comprising an aqueous dispersion comprising silsesquioxane, a non-volatile cation and an alcohol, and methods of using the composition.
Soil Repellency, Aqueous Dispersions, Soil Repellant Soft Articles, And Methods Of Making The Same
- WILMINGTON DE, US Martin August RUDAT - Woodstock GA, US
Assignee:
INVISTA NORTH AMERICA S.A.R.L. - WILMINGTON DE
International Classification:
D06M 11/77 D06M 15/576
Abstract:
A soil repellency aqueous dispersion for treating various fibers, yarns, and textiles is disclosed. The dispersion provides superior soil resistance when compared to known fluorochemical and silicone fiber treatments. The dispersion comprises clay nanoparticle components and fluorochemicals that can be applied to the fibers, yarns, and textiles using known methods.