Carboxymethyl starch (CMS) - Textile Grade is used in textile industry as thickening agent in textile printing paste and as sizing agent especially for hydrophilic yarn. It is poised to replace traditional alginate with about half of the cost.
References:
Hebeish, A., Haggag, K., El-Kashouti, M.A., El-Zairy, M.R. Ragheb, A., Abd El Thaloutj, I., & Kantouch, F. Printing cotton fabrics with reactive dyes using CMC. American Dyestuff Rrporter, 1995, 84: 60-67.
Sostar, S., & Schnieder, R. Guar gum as an environment-friendly alternative thickener in printing with reactive dyes. Dyes and Pigments, 1998, 39:211-221.
E. Perrin Akcakoca Kumbasar & Martin Bide. Reactive dye printing with mixed thickners on viscose. Dyes and Pigments, 2000, 47: 189-199.
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