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Method of dyeing nylon fiber with acid dye: sullfamic acid

US5364417A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 1992
Grant dateNov 15, 1994
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S8/924
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process for dyeing nylon with acid or premetallized acid dyes is provided wherein the dye bath is brought to a temperature of 160.degree.-230.degree. F. and a pH of 5.5-4.0, followed by the gradual addition of sulfamic acid to lower the pH to 3.75-2.25, thereby improving dye exhaustion.

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