Chemistry of Textile Auxiliaries
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The official GTU curriculum for Chemistry of Textile Auxiliaries (subject code DI04028061) as prescribed for CS-AI · Semester 4 divides the course into 5 units, covering 8 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (DI04028061)Unit 1 Introduction to Textile Auxiliaries
- 1.1 Definition and importance of textile auxiliaries in processing 1.2 Classification of textile auxiliaries 1.2.1 Based on processing stage 1.2.2 Examples and commercial names for each category 1.3 Selection criteria and advantages of textile auxiliaries 1.4 Functions and applications of speciality chemicals. 1.5 Green textile auxiliaries and speciality chemicals
Unit 2 Theory of detergency and surface activity
- 2.1 Soaps and detergents 2.1.1 composition and functions 2.1.2 Mechanism of cleaning and impurity removal Mechanisms of wetting and penetration 2.1 Definition
- principle and theory of surface activity 2.2 Concept of Angle of contact
- Critical micelle concentration (CMC) and Hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) 2.3 Definition and general properties of surfactants. 2.2 Classification of surfactants 2.2.1 Chemical structure and Applications of surfactants 2.2.2 Cloud point of non-ionic surfactants 2.2.3 Biodegradability of surfactants
Unit 3 Functions, Properties and applications of Pretreatment
- auxiliaries 3.1 Desizing 3.1.1 Wetting agents 3.1.2 Desizing Enzymes 3.2 Scouring 3.2.1 Rapid Wetting agents (Alkali Stable) 3.2.2 Defoaming/Antifoaming 3.2.3 Scouring enzymes Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Textile Processing Technology Subject Code : DI04028061 Subject Name : Chemistry of Textile Auxiliaries 3.3 Bleaching 3.3.1 Sequestering agents 3.3.2 Peroxide Stabilizer 3.3.3 Peroxide Killer 3.4 Mercerization 3.4.1 Mercerizing wetting agents Functions
- Properties and applications of Dyeing auxiliaries 3.4.2 Levelling agent 3.4.3 Retarding agent 3.4.4 Dispersing agents 3.4.5 Dye Carrier sand Swelling agents 3.4.6 Dye Fixing agent 3.4.7 Washing off Agent 3.4.8 pH Control and Buffering Systems
Unit 4 4.1 Auxiliaries in Printing
- 4.1.1 Thickening agents 4.1.2 Hygroscopic agents 4.1.3 Mild oxidizing agents 4.1.4 Reducing agents 4.1.5 Defoamers 4.1.6 Binders and Fixers for pigment printing 4.1.7 After-washing agents 4.2 Auxiliaries in Digital Printing 4.2.1.1 Pre-treatment chemicals for inkjet printing 4.2.1.2 Inkjet Ink formulations and additives 4.2.1.3 Fixing agents for digital printing 4.2.1.4 Post-treatment chemicals 4.3 Auxiliaries in Finishing 4.3.1 Softening agents 4.3.2 Silicone emulsions 4.3.3 Cross linking agents 4.3.4 Urea formaldehyde derivatives 4.3.5 Melamine formaldehyde 4.3.6 Epoxides 4.3.7 PV alcohol 4.3.8 PVC acrylic polymer 4.3.9 Stiffening agents
Unit 5 Evaluation of Textile Auxiliaries
- 5.1 Need and significance of auxiliaries evaluation 5.1.1 Evaluation of wetting agents 5.1.2 Evaluation of Detergency 5.1.3 Evaluation of Wettability of textiles Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Textile Processing Technology Subject Code : DI04028061 Subject Name : Chemistry of Textile Auxiliaries 5.1.4 Evaluation of Antipilling agents 5.1.5 Evaluation of Levelling agents 5.1.6 Evaluation of Optical Brightening Agents