Stabilization of Casein Fibers by Desamination

Abstract

Casein fibers hardened with formaldehyde solutions need further processing to withstand boiling acid dye baths. Studies on desamination of casein fiber at various steps in the spinning process are reported. Desamination of casein fiber increases its resistance to dye baths. Desami nated fiber is given additional stability by treatment with acid-formaldehyde solutions followed by baking at 110°C. Dye uptake of both acidic and basic dyes is reduced by the combined treatment.