Treatment of lewis base containing polymers to improve antistatic, hygroscopic and dye receptive properties

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Abstract of the Disclosure, A method is provided for treating and modifying solid, high molecular weight Lewis base containing polymers, particularly shaped structures such as fibers filaments or knitted fabrics, to form branched polymer with improved electrical conductivity, water absorbency and dye receptivity while retaining the essential structural shape. The method comprises heating the polymer in the presence of an aqueous treating solution containing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer which does not readily polymerize, under the conditions of treatment and a catalyst which is a source of hydrogen ions or protons. The treatment is carried out at a temperature and for a sufficient …