Original scientific paper

Peracetic Acid Effectiveness in Laundering of Cotton Fabrics

Tanja Pušić ; University of Zagreb Faculty of Textile Technology, Zagreb
Katia Grgić ; University of Zagreb Faculty of Textile Technology, Zagreb
Ivo Soljačić ; University of Zagreb Faculty of Textile Technology, Zagreb

Abstract

Selection of proper chemicals in laundering should meet numerous requirements, e.g. efficient removal of various soil at law temperature and short time with minimal water consumption. Environmental considerations have a considerable influence in contemporary detergent formulations. Systematic investigations of detergent components and their impact on the environmental have shown that some of them, in despite of their beneficial activity in laundering, are characterized by poor biodegradation, and present a considerable load on waste waters, either directly or trough their interactions with other waste products in water. The aim of the study was to analyze laundering performance of detergent containing environmentally favourable peracetic acid 8PAA) in variation of pH and finishing.

Keywords

cotton, laundering, detergent, peracetic acid

Hrčak ID:

335154

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/335154

Publication date:

15.5.2016.

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