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IS 1383 (1977): Methods for determination of scouring loss

in grey and finished cotton textile materials [TXD 5:
Chemical Methods of Test]

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((Reaffirmed
Reaffirmed 1993 )
2004)

Indian Standard
METHODS FOR DETERMINATION OF
SCOtTRING LOSS IN GREY AND FINISHED
COTTON TEXTILE MATERIALS

(First Revision)

Third Reprint SEPTEMBER 1998

UDC 677.21.06 : 677.016.253

0 Copyright 1977

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002

GrZ July 1977

 IS : 1383- 1977

Indian Standard
METHODS FOR DETERMINATION OF
SCOURING LOSS IN GREY AND FINISHED
COTTON TEXTILE MATERIALS

( First Revision )
Chemical Methods of Test Sectional Committee, TDC 5

Chairman Representing
DR P. C. M~HTA Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association,
Ahmadabad

Members
DR V. G. AGNIHOTRI National Peroxide Limited, Bombay
DR S. M. BETRABET Cotto&~~a~ogtcal Research Laboratory (ICAR),

DR S. N. PANDEY( Alternate )
SHRI R. K. BHATNAGAR
SHRI B. V. BHA~
SHRI K. G. SHAH ( AIfernote )
DR ( KUMARI) M. D. BHAVSAR
SHRI S. K. Bose
SHRI B. B. CHAKRAVERTI
DR N. F. DESAI
SHRI K. S. DESIKAN
SHRI M. D. DIXIT
DR A. S. Dwrr
SHRI V. B. HAJELA
SHRI S. P. KAPUR
SHRI DE~H RAJ YADAVA ( Alternate )
SHRI K. B. KULKARNI
DR B. R. MANJUNATHA
DR ( SHRIMATI) G. R. PHALGUMANI
( Alternate )
Silk & Art Silk Mills’ Association Limited., Bombay
Ahmedabad Manufacturing & Calico Prmting Co
Ltd, Ahmadabad
The Silk & Art Silk Mills’ Research Association,
Bombay
National Test House, Calcutta
Superintendence Company of India (Private) Ltd.
Calcutta
Sandoz ( India ) Limited, Bombay
Office of the Textile Commissioner, Bombay
The Bombay Textile Research Association, Calcutta
Indian Jute Industries’ Research Association,
Calcutta
Inspection Wing. Directorate General of Supplies
& Disposals, New Delhi
Ministry of Defence ( DGI )
Textile Auxiliaries Manufacturers* Association,
Bombay
Textiles Committee, Bombay

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Members Representing
SHRl S. S. MAW Directorate of Industries, Government of Punjab
SHIUN. S. SWHU ( Afreraare )
SHRI S. M. MIS’I-RY Association of Merchants & Manufacturers of Textile
Stores & Machinery. India, Bombay
SHRI R. S. PRAY.40 All India Handloom Board, Bombay
SHRI R. RAMAKRISHNAN Binny Limited, Madras
SHRI K. G. KRI~HNWWAMY( Alternate )
SHRIN. S. SARNYA The Bombay Textile Research Association, Bombay
SHRIJAMNADASK. SHAH Raipur Manufacturin; Co Ltd. Ahmadabad
SHRI K. M. SHAH The Millowners’ Association, Bombay
SHRIR. C. SHAH Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association,
Ahmadabad
SHRIK. S. SRINIVASAN I. C. I. ( India ) Private Limited, Calcutta
SHRI R. S. BAJEKAL( Alternate )
DR R. V. R. SUBRAMANIAN Ministry of Defence ( R & D )
SHRI R. S. AGARWAL ( Alternate )
SHRIS. S. TRIVEDI Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association,
Ahmadabad
SHRIS. M. CHAKRABORTY, Director General, ISI ( Ex-oficio Member )
Director ( Tex )
Secrefary
SHRI D. R. KOHLI
Deputy Director ( Tex ). IS1

Chemical Test Methods Subcommittee, TDC 5:14

Convener
SHRIR. C. SHAH Ahmcd.&cd.~aT~dtiLIndustry’s Research Association,

Members
DR V. G. AGNIHOTIU National Peroxide Limited, Bombay
DR ( KUMARI ) M. D. BHAVSAR The Silk & Art Silk Mills Research Association,
Bombay
SHRI K. S. DESIKAN O&e of the Textile Commissioner, Bombay
DIRECTOR ( LABORATORY) Textiles Committee, Bombay
Da ( SHRIMATI ) G. R. F’HALGUMANI
( Alfefnafe )
DR S. N. CHOSE Indian Jute Industries Research Association.
Calcutta
SHRI K. P. DAS ( AIternute )
SHRI N. S. SARAiYA The Bombay Textile Research Association, Bombay
SHRI JAMNADAS K. SHAH Raipur Manufacturing co Ltd, Ahmadabad
SHRI R. R. SHANBAGH Wool Research Association, Bombay
SHRI L. R. SUO Ministry of Defence ( DGI )
SHRI D. K. SRIVASTAVA ( .4/r~mat~- )

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Indian Standard
METHODS FOR DETERMINATION OF
SCOURING LOSS IN GREY AND FINISHED
COTTON TEXTILE MATERIALS

( First Revision )

0. FOREWORD
0.1This Indian Standard ( First Revision ) was adopted by the Indian
Standards Institution on 18 March 1977, after the draft finalized by the
Chemical Methods of Test Sectional Committee had been approved by
the Textile Division Council.
0.2 This standard was first published in 1960 and covered a method
of test for determining scouring loss which is considered to be severe
for fabrics like cotton gauze, bandage cloth and fabrics of loose cons-
truction. This standard has been revised to cover another method which
is a milder method compared to the existing one and is widely used in the
industry. The existing method has also been modified slightly on the basis
of experience gained during its use.
0.3 In the cotton textile industry, yarns and fabrics undergo treatments in
the course of which extraneous matter of various types is gathered by
or added to the original material which if it is not scoured or is partly
scoured may also contain natural impurities, such as oils, fats, waxes, and
pectins. Formulation of standard methods of test for determining the
quantity of natural impurities and extraneous matter present in the
material is, therefore, necessary.
0.4 In reporting the result of a test made in accordance with this standard,
if the final value, observed or calculated is to be rounded off, it shall
be done in accordance with IS: 2-1960*.

1. SCOPE
1.1This standard prescribes two methods for determining the muring
loss ( loss in mass on scouring) of grey and finished cotton textile
materials.
*Rules for rounding otf numerical valuer (revhf ).

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1.2 The methods prescribed in this standard are generally applicable to

grey and finished cotton textile materials wherein only starch or tamarind
kernel powder or both, and water-soluble or easily removable finishing
agents, such as oils, fats, and china clay, have been used and which
would normally be removed during the scouring process.

2. PRINCIPLE
2.1 The test specimen is taken and its moisture content is determined.
Another test specimen is scoured, washed and its oven-dry mass is deter-
mined. The scouring loss is calculated on the basis of oven-dry mass of
the test specimen.

3. SAMPLING
3.1 Sample shall be selected so as to be representative of the lot. Sample
drawn in accordance with the procedure laid down in the specification of
the material or as agreed to between the buyer and the seller shall be taken
as representative of the lot.

4. APPARATUS
4.1 Soxhlet Apparatus
4.2 Drying Oven -capable of maintaining a temperature of 105f3”C.
4.3 Weighing Balance - capable of weighing to an accuracy of O*OOlg.

5. REAGENTS
5.1 Unless specified otherwise analytical reagent grade chemicals shall
‘be employed in test and distilled water ( see IS: 1070-1960* ) shall be used
where the use of water is intended.
5.2 De&zing Enzyme - Diastase ( or other suitable enzyme ).
5.3 Sodium Chloride - Solid.
5.4 Caustic Soda Solution - 2 percent (m/v), containing, 1 percent turkey
red oil Grade 2 ( total fatty matter, percent by weight, Min 50 percent )
conforming to IS : 1044-1970t.
5.5 Acetic Acid Solution - 1 percent ( Y/P).
5.6 ChIoroform

*Specification fur water, distilled quality ( revised ).

tdpccification for turkey red oil ( first revhm ).

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6. ESTIMATION OF MOISTURE
6.1 Draw from the sample ( see 3.1 ) at least 2 test specimens ( see Note ),
each weighing approximately 3 g. Take one test specimen and weigh it
accurately in a clean, dry and tared weighing bottle. Place the weighing
bottle containing the test specimen in the drying oven and dry the specimen
at 1054~3°C to constant mass. Weigh the oven-dry specimen accurately.
Calculate the percentage of moisture in the test specimen, by the following
formula:
Moisture content, percent = a(a---b) x 100
where
a = original mass, in g of the test specimen; and
b = oven-dry mass, in g of the test specimen.
NOTE- If the samples under test is fabric, the specimens drawn shall preferably be
square in shape.
6.2 Similarly determine the moisture content in the second test specimen
and take the average of the two values.
7. PREPARATION OF TEST SPECIMENS
7.1 Draw from the sample at least two test specimens each weighing about
5 g. If the sample under test is yarn, cut each test specimen, separately
into pieces about 15 cm long, form into separate bundle and tie each
bundle loosely round the middle. If the sample under test is fabric, trim
each test specimen parallel to the directions of warp and weft and pull out,
to form a fringe, 5 threads all round.
8. PdOCEDURE
8.1 Method A ( Severe Method )
8.1.1 Weigh accurately one test specimen drawn. as in 7.1. Dip the
specimen in a solution ( weighing 20 times the mass of the specimen),
containing, 5 g of diastase and 10 g of sodium chloride per litre, at
50°C and at a pH of 6.5 to 7’7 ( see Notes 1 and 2 ). Allow the specimen
to remain in the solution for 13 hours. Puring this period, take it out
from the desizing bath and wring it by hand four times. At the end of
the period, remove the specimen, wash it thoroughly ( without wringing)
four times in hot and cold water successively, using 50 ml of water for
each wash.
NATE 1 -The temperature and pH given for the desizing solution are the optimum
for bacterial diastase. If any other type of desizing enzyme is used, then the
temperature and pH should be modified to that recommended by the supplier.
As many enzymatic desizing agents slowly deteriorate in storage, great care shou!d
be taken to see that the sample of desizing agent, at the time of test, is of satisfactory
desizing efliciency.
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NOTE 2 - If any doubt exists as to whether the size or finish has been completely
removed, the treatment with the enzymatic desizing solution should be repeated, the
specimen being again weighed after drying to constant mass at 105&3”C and the
percentage loss in mass again calculated. If the percentage loss in mass has increased
by not more than 0.25, then it may be considered that complete desizing has been
affected and the second figure be accepted as the final figure. If the percentage loss
in mass has increased by more than 025, then the desizing treatment should be
repeated until the figure for percentage loss in mass does not differ from the previous
figure by more than O-25.

8.1.2 Put the specimen in a 500 ml conical flask containing caustic

soda solution weighing 20 times the mass of the specimen and boil for one
hour. Add adequate quantity of water to make up for the loss during
boiling. At the end of the period remove the specimen, wash it thoroughly
( without wringing) in hot water and dip it for 5 minutes in acetic acid
solution. Finally wash ( without wringing ) the specimen in cold water.
Dry the specimen in drying oven at 105&3”C to constant mass and weigh
it accurately.
8.2 Method B ( Mild Method )
8.2.1 Weigh accurately one test specimen drawn as in 7.1. Extract the
specimen for one hour with chloroform in a soxhlet apparatus at the rate
of 6 cycles per hour. Allow the chloroform to dry off in the air, and wash
the specimen by alternate immersion in hot running water and wringing by
hand 12 times in succession. Immerse the specimen in 0’5 percent aqueous
solution of diastase ( 20 to 30 times the mass of the specrmen ) at 50°C and
wring by hand repeating the process three times in succession. Finally,
return the specimen to the solution and heat to 70°C. Allow the specimen
to remain in the solution for 15 minutes and then wash it well in hot
running water. Squeeze and dry the specimen at lOSf3”C and weigh
accurately.

9. CALCULATION
9.1 Calculate the percentage of scouring loss by the following formu!a:

M*-s
Scouring loss, percent = >
( oven-dry basis ) I__ M,m\

where
M, = original mass in g of the specimen;
m = moisture content, percent ( see 6.2 ); and
M* = oven-dry mass in g of the specimen after treatment
( see 8.1 or 8.1).

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9.2Repeat the test with the remaining test specimen(s) and find out the
average of all the values.

lO.REPORT
10.1The report shall include the folIowing information:
a) Type of material;
b) Method used ( A or B);
c) Scouring loss, percent; and
d) Number of test specimens tested.
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