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	Glyoxal as a cellulose crosslinker


Glyoxal helps to decrease the water uptake of textiles

With its ability to bind cellulose, glyoxal avoids cellulosic swelling. Therefore glyoxal is mainly used in the textile industry. Glyoxal supports the production of wrinkle-free and softer textiles by crosslinking cellulose. Furthermore, glyoxal crosslinks polysaccharides like guar, xanthan and cellulose derivatives for the production of hydrocolloids.

Glyoxal also unfolds its cellulose crosslinking ability in the process of wood hardening.

BASF supports its customers with its experience of glyoxal in innovative partnerships to develop new glyoxal applications.

Find out more about the diverse functions of glyoxal as a crosslinker and scavenger.