Activated Hydrogen Peroxide Bleaching of Wool

Abstract

We have studied activator-enhanced bleaching action of acidic hydrogen peroxide solution on wool. The commercial product, Prestogen W, and citric acid both prove to be effective. We also studied the interaction between citric acid and hydrogen per oxide using FAB-MS.

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