Inventors:
James Day - Winston-Salem NC, US
International Classification:
C08L051/00
US Classification:
525/276000, 525/199000, 525/200000, 525/221000, 428/407000, 428/374000, 428/421000
Abstract:
This invention describes hydrophobic, oleophobic, and alcohol-resistant fibers, films, and molded articles comprising synthetic organic polymer(s) in which, dispersed within the fiber, fabric or molded article are fluorochemical graft polymeric additives. Also disclosed are the additives which confer the desirable properties to the synthetic organic polymers to which they are added. The method of preparing such fibers, films and molded articles, as well as articles made therefrom, are disclosed as well.