Viscose Process

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-029775",
  "term": "Viscose Process",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Fiber forming process where cellulose and concentrated caustic soda are reacted to form soda or alkali cellulose. This reacts with carbon disulfide to form sodium cellulose xanthate, which is then dissolved in a solution of caustic soda. After ripening, the solution is spun into an acid coagulating bath. This precipitates the cellulose in the form of a regenerated cellulose filament.",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 60.601 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/viscose-process/"
}