Formaldehyde-free binder compositions are described that include an aldehyde or ketone, a nitrogen-containing salt of an inorganic acid, and an acidic compound. The acidic compound may be an organic acid, such as maleic acid or citric acid among others. The acidic compound is supplied in quantities that lower the pH of the binder composition to about 5 or less. The binder compositions may be used in methods of binding fiberglass and the resulting fiberglass products have an improved tensile strength due to the addition of the acidic compound.

A method to prepare a self-decontaminating surface, where that method includes disposing a first coating on a surface, where that first coating comprises an organosilane, and disposing a second coating over the first coating, where the second coating comprises TiO.sub.2.

A method to prepare a self-decontaminating surface, where that method includes disposing a first coating on a surface, where that first coating comprises an organosilane, and disposing a second coating over the first coating, where the second coating comprises TiO.sub.2.

Aqueous formulation comprising at least one alcohol A and at least one reaction product C of N,N-substituted urea and glyoxal, wherein in the reaction product C at least 80 mol % of the hemiaminalic carbon atoms are bound to unetherified hydroxyl groups and wherein said alcohol A is different from reaction product C.

Aqueous formulation comprising at least one alcohol A and at least one reaction product C of N,N-substituted urea and glyoxal, wherein in the reaction product C at least 80 mol % of the hemiaminalic carbon atoms are bound to unetherified hydroxyl groups and wherein said alcohol A is different from reaction product C.

Flame resistant fabrics and garments that have improved resistance to pilling and/or abrasion are disclosed. The fabrics, the fibers or yarns that make up the fabrics, or garments made from the fabrics are treated with a finish composition that is applied to the fibers, yarns, fabrics, or garments and then cured. The finish composition increases the resistance to pilling and/or abrasion of the fibers, yarns, fabrics, or garments. The finish composition includes a polymeric abrasion resistance aid, an alkylfluoropolymer, a polyethylene, and a wetting agent.

Flame resistant fabrics and garments that have improved resistance to pilling and/or abrasion are disclosed. The fabrics, the fibers or yarns that make up the fabrics, or garments made from the fabrics are treated with a finish composition that is applied to the fibers, yarns, fabrics, or garments and then cured. The finish composition increases the resistance to pilling and/or abrasion of the fibers, yarns, fabrics, or garments. The finish composition includes a polymeric abrasion resistance aid, an alkylfluoropolymer, a polyethylene, and a wetting agent.

The invention discloses an environmentally friendly impregnation system for fiber surface treatment and a preparation method thereof, and an impregnation treatment method. The environmentally friendly impregnation system for fiber surface treatment of the invention includes hydroxyacrylic resin, amino resin, epoxy resin, blocked isocyanate, accelerator, rubber latex, and deionized water. Depending on the type of fiber and its application, the invention allows for the selection of one-step impregnation treatment or two-step impregnation treatment. The invention can effectively replace the use of toxic raw materials and intermediates in traditional RFL impregnation system, reducing harm to human health and the environment while achieving the adhesion level of RFL treatment.

The invention discloses an environmentally friendly impregnation system for fiber surface treatment and a preparation method thereof, and an impregnation treatment method. The environmentally friendly impregnation system for fiber surface treatment of the invention includes hydroxyacrylic resin, amino resin, epoxy resin, blocked isocyanate, accelerator, rubber latex, and deionized water. Depending on the type of fiber and its application, the invention allows for the selection of one-step impregnation treatment or two-step impregnation treatment. The invention can effectively replace the use of toxic raw materials and intermediates in traditional RFL impregnation system, reducing harm to human health and the environment while achieving the adhesion level of RFL treatment.

A method to prepare a self-decontaminating surface, where that method includes disposing a first coating on a surface, where that first coating comprises an organosilane, and disposing a second coating over the first coating, where the second coating comprises TiO.sub.2.