using petrochemicals in cotton fibre chemical treatment?

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using petrochemicals in cotton fibre chemical treatment?

cotton is subjected to many chemical treatments one of them is antiseptic against fungi and bacteria , would like to know those materials used in this step and if petrochemichals can be used

2006-06-18 05:40:18 · 2 answers · asked by hussameltayeb 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Fungicides and pesticides are used. Although not part of petroleum, they are probably made in a series of steps from a petroleum base. Almost all synthesised organic compounds are made from petroleum feeds.

2006-06-18 09:02:46 · answer #1 · answered by Peter Boiter Woods 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Pesticides are used. Petrochemicals will create an explosive mix with cotton.

2006-06-18 12:49:21 · answer #2 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋