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Process for dyeing fibers or fabrics of aromatic polyamides

US3953167A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 1974
Grant dateApr 27, 1976
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Expiry dateJul 16, 1994

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S8/925
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Aromatic polyamide fibers or fabrics are dyed in a deep and brilliant color with good light fastness by impregnating the fibers or fabrics with (a) a cationic dye, (b) an aliphatic hydroxy compound having a boiling point of at least 180.degree.C., (c) at least one swelling agent selected from o-phenylphenol, p-phenylphenol, benzophenone, .alpha.-naphthol and .beta.-naphthol and (d) at least one of alkali metal salts or ammonium salts of inorganic or organic acids, the amount of the salt being 1 to 10% by weight based on the sum total of the amounts of (a), (b), (c) and (d), and then heat-treating the fibers or fabrics with steam.

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