Mothproofing

Mayfield, R. J.

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“…This is because, when wavelengths are used that are absorbed by the FWA, fluorescence is produced which increases the intensity of the light falling upon the photomultiplier tube. As can be seen from Figure 3, the presence of the FWA on the wool can be readily detected, and with more spectroscopic detail than has been previously obtained by photoacoustic spectroscopy [5]. The use of reflectance spectroscopy in this way enables the level of FWA applied t o the wool t o be determined (Figure 4).…”

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“…There are many types of FWAs [41, but for wool the commonly used compounds are either stilbenes, pyrazolines or coumarins. It has become apparent that wool treated with these compounds is subjected to photoyellowing caused by the wool and the FWA undergoing degradation [5,6]. There have been numerous studies on the photodegradation of pyrazolines [6-101 but fewer on the breakdown of stilbenes [ll-131.…”

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The Photostability of Fluorescent Whitening Agents on Wool

Davidson

King

Lewis³

et al. 1985

Journal of the Society of Dyers and Colourists

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The stabilities, both on wool and in solution, of several commercial fluorescent whitening agents (FWAs) were examined. Stability in solution was found to vary considerably. However, the photoye/lowing rates of wool whitened with these compounds were found to be similar, suggesting that the photodegradation pathway in solution is probably different to that on wool. The stabilities of two pyrazolines were also examined, and in accordance with previous results it was found that the stabilities of these compounds in solution did not relate to the photoye/lowing rates of wool whitened with them. The photoye/lowing of whitened wool was also followed by diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. The sample was illuminated by monochromatic light and the presence of FWAs on the fabric detected by an increase in transmission. This apparent increase is due to the fluorescence contributing to the reflected light. Using such a method the presence of an FWA can be easily verified and its photodegradation followed.

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Section: Degradation In Solutionmentioning

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The Photostability of Fluorescent Whitening Agents on Wool

Davidson

King

Lewis³

et al. 1985

Journal of the Society of Dyers and Colourists

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“…Anthrenus Jlavipes LeConte (the furniture carpet beetle) and Tinea translucens Meyrick (the case making clothes moth) are serious pests of woolen fabrics [7,9, 10].…”

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“…2, 7-22 ( 1986 [7,9,10]. Currently a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide, pcrmethrin, is used for insectproofing of woolen fabrics and clothing [3,7,9]. The synthetic pyrethroids are characterized by very high insecticidal activity, low mammalian toxicity, and easy biodegradability in the environment.…”

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Deltamethrin Spray as an Insect Repellent for Woolen Fabrics

Veer

Prasad

Rao

1991

Textile Research Journal

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The effectiveness of solvent-based deltamethrin sprays at 0.025 and 0.05% concentration, resulting in 0.029 and 0.052% oww, respectively, were evaluated against the larvae of the case making clothes moth Tinea translucens Meyrick and the furniture carpet beetle Anthrenus flavipes LeConte. Deltamethrin spray at 0.025% concentration provided a high degree of protection to wool fabric from the larval damage of insect pests even after 30 months of ageing in dark storage. A spray of 0.029% oww deltamethrin also protected the fabric after five drycleanings from the Tinea translucens larvae.Wool fabrics and other keratinaceous materials are frequently damaged or destroyed by the larvae of certain insect pests. Anthrenus Jlavipes LeConte (the furniture carpet beetle) and Tinea translucens Meyrick (the case making clothes moth) are serious pests of woolen fabrics [7,9, 10].Currently a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide, pcrmethrin, is used for insectproofing of woolen fabrics and clothing [3,7,9]. The synthetic pyrethroids are characterized by very high insecticidal activity, low 1 To whom correspondence should be sent.

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“…Some of the colourless preparations available are Dieldrin [3], Mitin LP [4], Eulan WA [5], and synthetic pyrethroid permethrin [6,7]. These moth proof chemicals are generally applied in a single bath during the dyeing of wool.…”

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Absolute and Relative Activity of Microencapsulated Natural Essential Oils against the Larvae of Carpet BeetleAnthrenus flavipies(LeConte)

Udakhe

Shrivastava

Honade

et al. 2014

Journal of Textiles

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This study focuses on finding natural ecofriendly alternatives to the existing commercial Anthrenus flavipies resist chemicals. Eucalyptus, lavender, and citronella microcapsules were explored as natural alternatives. Chemical contents of microcapsules and fragrance releasing property were tested using gas chromatography. Absolute (proofing) and relative (repellent) activities of microcapsule treated fabrics were tested against the larvae of carpet beetle Anthrenus flavipies (LeConte). Proofing activity test results revealed that natural essential oils act as a deterrent for Anthrenus flavipies, but give lesser protection compared to commercial chemical permethrin. Repellency test results also affirmed these findings and it was observed that Anthrenus flavipies prefers to eat untreated fabric compared to its treated counterpart.

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Mothproofing

Cited by 14 publications

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The Photostability of Fluorescent Whitening Agents on Wool

The Photostability of Fluorescent Whitening Agents on Wool

Deltamethrin Spray as an Insect Repellent for Woolen Fabrics

Absolute and Relative Activity of Microencapsulated Natural Essential Oils against the Larvae of Carpet BeetleAnthrenus flavipies(LeConte)

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