Imparting Biocidal Properties to Wool Fabrics Using Salicylanilide Derivatives

Abstract

 
PRODUCTION of biocidal fabrics, required by many consumers, is ...... one of the interesting properties nowadays. Imparting a permanent biocidal property to wool fabrics was achieved through the reaction of wool with a synthesized biocidal compound namely 2-(4,6-dichloro-1,3,5-triazin-2-yloxy)–N-phenylbenzamide (reactive salicylanilide). Reactive salicylanilide was prepared through the reaction of 2,4,6-Trichloro-1,3,5-triazine and salicylanilide. The reaction mechanism was proposed and supported by FTIR. The reaction between wool and the synthesized biocidal agent, with regard to agent concentration, treatment pH, time and temperature were assessed spectrophotometrically. Antimicrobial properties as well as insect resistance of the treated wool fabrics were assessed quantitatively.

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