Abstract

Describes procedures in which the solubility of wool fibre in alkali is determined from the extent of change in the chemical properties of wool brought about by the processing and exposure to extreme heat and light. The method may be used when small quantities of polyamide fibre are present in textile blends. The solubility is expressed on the basis of oven dry mass.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee TX-020 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 6 July 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee TX-020:
Ag Research
Australian Wool Processors Council
AWTA Textile Testing
Council of Textile and Fashion Industries of Australia
Drycleaning Institute of Australia
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
RMIT University
The Textile Institute

Scope

This standard describes a procedure for determining the solubility of wool in alkali where the pH of the aqueous extract lies within the range 4.0 to 9.0.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 05/08/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 05/08/2016
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Committee	TX-020