Urea formaldehyde (Kaurit S)

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Formula

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C3H8N2O3

 

 
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Background

Urea formaldehyde (Kaurit S) is a textile resin of the formaldehyde releasing type. It is added to textiles provide wrinkle-resistance. It is considered to be a high releaser of formaldehdye (> 1000 ppm of formaldehyde per gram of fabric). It is used in 6% of durable-press fabrics in the United States. 

 

Synonyms

Urea formaldehyde
Kaurit S
Dimethylol urea

 

Uses

Textiles
Cotton pile fabrics such as velvet and corduroy
Cotton dress fabrics and flannelettes
Viscose rayon fabrics
Wood glue

 

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References

 1.

Fowler, J.F., Jr., S.M. Skinner, and D.V. Belsito, Allergic contact dermatitis from formaldehyde resins in permanent press clothing: an underdiagnosed cause of generalized dermatitis. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992. 27(6 Pt 1): p. 962-8.

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Sheretz, E.F., Clothing dermatitis: practical aspects for the clinician. American Journal of Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 3: p. 55-64.

 3.

Hatch, K.L. and H.I. Maibach, Textile dermatitis: an update. (I). Resins, additives and fibers. Contact Dermatitis, 1995. 32: p. 319-26.

 

 

 

 

 

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