National Cotton Council of America
Beltwide Cotton Conferences
January 8-11, 2008
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
Nashville, Tennessee
The Cotton Foundation

Recorded Presentations

Thursday, January 10, 2008 - 1:50 PM

Durability and Antimicrobial Properties for Flame Resistant Cotton

SeChin Chang1, Brian Condon1, Gregory R. Siragusa2, and D. V. Parikh1. (1) Southern Regional Research Center, ARS-USDA, 1100 Robert E. Lee Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124, (2) Russell Research Center, USDA-ARS, 905 College Station Rd, Athens, GA 30605

In this presentation we will discuss the design, synthesis, and characterization of new epoxy phosphonate monomers that impart flame resistance to cotton regardless of fabric construction.  Furthermore, we will discuss formulations, textile treatments, and the extent of flame protection the new compounds provide plain weave, twill, and fleece fabrics as observed by standard vertical flame and limiting oxygen index (LOI) tests. 

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