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1609775 
Journal Article 
Preparation and Characterization of Polyethylene Glycol/Dimethyl Siloxane Adduct and Its Utilization as Finishing Agent for Cotton Fabric 
Aly, AS; Abdel-Mohsen, AM; Hrdina, R; Abou-Okeil, A 
2011 
Yes 
Journal of Natural Fibers
ISSN: 1544-0478
EISSN: 1544-046X 
8 
3 
176-188 
WOS:000300007900003 
Polyethylene glycol/dimethyl siloxane (PEG/DMS) adduct was
prepared and characterized via infrared analysis (FT-IR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and
gel permeation chromatography (GPC). PEG/DMS was incorporated in a formulation containing
chitosan, citric acid, and sodium hypophosphite (SHP). This formulation was applied under
different conditions to cotton fabric according to pad-dry-cure method with a view to induce
permanent, multiantibacterial, anticrease, and soft finishing. Results obtained show that (a)
PEG/DMS adduct and chitosan are attached to the cotton fabric through chemical and physical
bonding; (b) the treated fabrics show high antibacterial activities against E. Coli and Staph.
Aureus; (c) the fabrics treated with this formulation exhibit a high absorption of body fluids
such as distilled water, saline, bovine blood, synthetic blood, and isopropyl alcohol; and (d)
the treated fabrics become more smooth and the crease recovery angle (CRA) is enhanced. The
results of tensile strength (TS) of the treated samples are lower than that of untreated. 
polyethylene glycol/dimethyl siloxane; cotton fabric; chitosan; antibacterial