Processing agent, treatment agent, processed article, and method for producing processed article

Abstract

To provide a processing agent capable of dealing with various bacteria and viruses.SOLUTION: A processing agent contains a metallic salt and two or more quaternary ammonium salts. The metallic salt is formed from at least one metallic ion selected from the group consisting of metals belonging to the fourth period, group 10 metals, group 11 metals and group 12 metals, and at least one anion selected from the group consisting of chloride ions, bromide ions, fluoride ions, iodide ions, sulfate ions, hydroxide ions, nitrate ions and acetate ions, and the ratio (M / A) of the content mass M of the metallic salt to the total content mass A of the quaternary ammonium salts is 20 / 1 to 1.2 / 1.SELECTED DRAWING: None

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a processing agent, a treatment agent, a processed article, and a method for manufacturing a processed article.

Background Art

[0002] Due to the recent increase in awareness of hygiene, various articles around us are subjected to antibacterial or antiviral processing. Along with this, various antibacterial and antiviral processing agents have been proposed. For example, Patent Document 1 teaches a processing agent containing a quaternary ammonium salt and titanium oxide.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Recently, new types of viruses have emerged, and the expectations for antibacterial and antiviral processing agents are increasing day by day. On the other hand, mutant strains of new viruses have also appeared, and the types of viruses are diverse.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a processing agent and a treatment agent that can cope with various bacteria and viruses. Another object of the present invention is to provide a processed article to which the above processing agent or treatment agent is attached and a method for manufacturing the same.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The present invention includes a metal salt and two or more quaternary ammonium salts, wherein the metal salt is composed of ions of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, platinum, silver, and gold, formed from at least one anion selected from the group consisting of chloride ion, bromide ion, fluoride ion, iodide ion, sulfate ion, hydroxide ion, nitrate ion and acetate ion, Regarding a processing agent, the ratio of the content mass M of the metal salt to the total content mass A of the quaternary ammonium salt: M / A is 20 / 1 to 1.2 / 1.

[0007] The present invention also relates to the above processing agent, and a binder resin, and relates to a treatment agent.

[0008] The present invention further relates to a workpiece, and a metal salt and two or more quaternary ammonium salts adhering to the workpiece, wherein the metal salt is formed from ions of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, platinum, silver and gold, and at least one anion selected from the group consisting of chloride ion, bromide ion, fluoride ion, iodide ion, sulfate ion, hydroxide ion, nitrate ion and acetate ion, and relates to a processed article, wherein the ratio of the content mass M of the metal salt to the total content mass A of the quaternary ammonium salt: M / A is 20 / 1 to 1.2 / 1.

[0009] The present invention further relates to a workpiece, and a metal salt, two or more quaternary ammonium salts and a binder resin adhering to the workpiece, wherein the metal salt and the two or more quaternary ammonium salts are adhered to the workpiece via the binder resin, and the metal salt is formed from ions of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, platinum, silver and gold, It is formed from at least one anion selected from the group consisting of chloride ion, bromide ion, fluoride ion, iodide ion, sulfate ion, hydroxide ion, nitrate ion and acetate ion, Regarding a processed article, the ratio of the content mass M of the metal salt to the total content mass A of the quaternary ammonium salt: M / A is 20 / 1 to 1.2 / 1.

[0010] The present invention further provides A step of bringing a processing agent into contact with an article to be processed is provided, The processing agent contains a metal salt and two or more quaternary ammonium salts The metal salt is composed of ions of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, platinum, silver and gold, and It is formed from at least one anion selected from the group consisting of chloride ion, bromide ion, fluoride ion, iodide ion, sulfate ion, hydroxide ion, nitrate ion and acetate ion, Regarding a method for manufacturing a processed article, the ratio of the content mass M of the metal salt to the total content mass A of the quaternary ammonium salt: M / A is 20 / 1 to 1.2 / 1.

[0011] The present invention further provides A step of bringing a treatment agent into contact with an article to be treated is provided, The treatment agent includes a processing agent containing a metal salt and two or more quaternary ammonium salts, and a binder resin, The metal salt is composed of ions of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, platinum, silver and gold, and It is formed from at least one anion selected from the group consisting of chloride ion, bromide ion, fluoride ion, iodide ion, sulfate ion, hydroxide ion, nitrate ion and acetate ion, Regarding a method for manufacturing a processed article, the ratio of the content mass M of the metal salt to the total content mass A of the quaternary ammonium salt: M / A is 20 / 1 to 1.2 / 1.

Advantages of the Invention

[0012] According to the present invention, there are provided a processing agent and a treating agent that can cope with various bacteria and viruses. According to the present invention, there are further provided a processed article to which the above processing agent or treating agent is attached and a method for manufacturing the same.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0013] The quaternary ammonium ion is a monovalent cation in which four carbon bonds are directly bonded to a nitrogen atom, and is known to have antibacterial and antiviral properties. It is said that the strength of antibacterial and antiviral properties, and the antibacterial spectrum and antiviral spectrum vary depending on the group bonded to the nitrogen atom. In addition, it has been found that the antibacterial spectrum and antiviral spectrum also differ depending on the type of counter ion of the quaternary ammonium ion. It is considered that this is because the degree of ionic dissociation of the quaternary ammonium salt changes according to the type of the counter ion, and the activity against the membranes of bacteria and viruses is different.

[0014] In the present embodiment, at least two types of quaternary ammonium salts are used. Thereby, the antibacterial spectrum and the antiviral spectrum can be broadened. Further, a metal salt is used in combination with at least two types of quaternary ammonium salts. In addition to exhibiting strong cationicity, metal ions have a small ionic radius, so they act strongly on the membranes of bacteria and viruses. As a result, the potential on the membrane surface changes, the cationicity increases, and an electrical repulsion occurs. Therefore, it is considered that the distance between the proteins constituting the membrane widens, the nucleus is exposed, and bacteria and viruses are easily destroyed.

[0015] In addition, in this embodiment where a metal salt is used in combination with at least two types of quaternary ammonium salts, the metal salt is used such that its content becomes excessive compared to the total content of the quaternary ammonium salts. Generally, it is said that quaternary ammonium salts act on enveloped viruses, but have almost no antiviral property against non-enveloped viruses. By adding an excessive amount of the metal salt, antiviral property is exhibited even against non-enveloped viruses. Thereby, it is considered that the antibacterial spectrum and the antiviral spectrum are further broadened.

[0016] [Processing agent] The processing agent according to this embodiment contains a specific metal salt and at least two types of quaternary ammonium salts. This processing agent has a broad antibacterial spectrum and antiviral spectrum, and high antibacterial and antiviral properties. Therefore, the processing agent according to this embodiment can function as an "antibacterial processing agent", function as an "antiviral processing agent", and function as an "antibacterial and antiviral processing agent". In particular, the processing agent according to this embodiment is useful as an "antiviral processing agent".

[0017] The processing agent is preferably aqueous, and more preferably an aqueous solution. Being aqueous means that each component is present in an aqueous medium. At this time, each component may be dissolved in the aqueous medium or dispersed in the aqueous medium. Examples of the aqueous medium include pure water, distilled water, ion-exchanged water, and tap water. The processing agent may contain an organic solvent as necessary.

[0018] The metal salt is formed from at least one metal ion selected from the group consisting of Fe (iron), Co (cobalt), Ni (nickel), Cu (copper), Zn (zinc), Pt (platinum), Ag (silver) and Au (gold), and at least one anion selected from the group consisting of chloride ion, bromide ion, fluoride ion, iodide ion, sulfate ion, hydroxide ion, nitrate ion and acetate ion. The quaternary ammonium salt contains a first quaternary ammonium salt and a second quaternary ammonium salt different from the first quaternary ammonium salt.

[0019] The ratio of the content mass M of the metal salt to the total content mass A of the quaternary ammonium salt: M / A is from 20 / 1 to 1.2 / 1. When the content mass M of the metal salt is in excess of the total content mass A of the quaternary ammonium salt, the antibacterial spectrum and the antiviral spectrum are further broadened. The ratio: M / A is preferably from 17.5 / 1 to 1.6 / 1, and particularly preferably from 15 / 1 to 2 / 1.

[0020] (Quaternary ammonium salt) The quaternary ammonium salt is a salt of a quaternary ammonium ion and its counter ion (anion). The quaternary ammonium salt contains at least a first quaternary ammonium salt and a second quaternary ammonium salt. The first quaternary ammonium salt is a salt of a first quaternary ammonium ion and a first counter ion. The second quaternary ammonium salt is a salt of a second quaternary ammonium ion and a second counter ion.

[0021] The first quaternary ammonium salt and the second quaternary ammonium salt are different compounds. The first and second quaternary ammonium salts differ in the groups bonded to the nitrogen atoms of the first and second quaternary ammonium ions and / or the first and second counter ions are different. Among them, it is preferable that at least the first and second counter ions are different in terms of easily obtaining a broad antibacterial spectrum and antiviral spectrum while maintaining high antibacterial and antiviral properties.

[0022] Examples of the first and second counter ions include chloride ion, bromide ion, fluoride ion, iodide ion, hydroxide ion, phosphate ion, nitrate ion, sulfate ion, and other molecular ions (polyatomic ions).

[0023] Among them, from the viewpoint of antibacterial property, it is preferable that the first counter ion is chloride ion and the second counter ion is phosphate ion. That is, it is preferable that the first quaternary ammonium salt is ammonium chloride and the second quaternary ammonium salt is ammonium phosphate. Ammonium chloride is known to have the highest bactericidal activity among quaternary ammonium salts. On the other hand, excessive ammonium chloride may corrode metals. By using ammonium phosphate together with ammonium chloride, it becomes easier to suppress the influence on metals while maintaining high antibacterial property.

[0024] In terms of the antibacterial spectrum and antiviral spectrum being more likely to be broadened, the ratio of the mass content A1 of ammonium chloride to the mass content A2 of ammonium phosphate: A1 / A2 is preferably from 1 / 20 to 20 / 1. The ratio: A1 / A2 is more preferably from 1 / 15 to 15 / 1, still more preferably from 1 / 10 to 10 / 1, and particularly preferably from 1 / 10 to 1 / 1. Further considering the stability of the processing agent, the ratio: A1 / A2 is preferably from 1 / 20 to 1 / 1.2, more preferably from 1 / 15 to 1 / 1.6, and particularly preferably from 1 / 10 to 1 / 2. When the ratio: A1 / A2 is within the above range, the pH of the processing agent is less likely to fluctuate due to the buffering action of phosphate ions, and the stability of the processing agent is improved. When the stability of the processing agent is high, the ammonium cation is more likely to adsorb to the proteins of bacteria and viruses. As a result, the effect of the processing agent is more likely to be exerted.

[0025] The structures of the first and second quaternary ammonium ions are not particularly limited. From the viewpoints of antibacterial property and antiviral property, at least one of the first quaternary ammonium ion and the second quaternary ammonium ion is represented by the following formula (I):

[0026] [Chemical formula] (In formula (I), R1 and R3 are each independently an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a hydroxyalkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or an alkylene oxide group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R2 and R4 are each independently a hydrocarbon group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms.) Preferably, it is represented by the following formula. Among them, it is preferable that both the first quaternary ammonium ion and the second quaternary ammonium ion are represented by the above formula (I). The groups bonded to the nitrogen atoms of the first and second quaternary ammonium ions may all be the same, some may be the same, or all may be different.

[0027] Specific examples of R1 and R3 which are alkyl groups having 1 to 6 carbon atoms include, each independently, a methyl group, an ethyl group, an n-propyl group, an isopropyl group, an n-butyl group, a t-butyl group, an n-pentyl group, a neopentyl group, an isopentyl group, a 3-pentyl group, an n-hexyl group, an isohexyl group, and the like. Specific examples of R1 and R3 which are hydroxyalkyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms include, each independently, a hydroxymethyl group, a hydroxyethyl group, a hydroxy n-propyl group, a hydroxyisopropyl group, a hydroxy n-butyl group, and the like. Specific examples of R1 and R3 which are alkylene oxide groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms include, each independently, an ethylene oxide group, a propylene oxide group, a butylene oxide group, and the like. Among them, from the viewpoints of antibacterial property and antiviral property, R1 and R3 are each independently preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, more preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and particularly preferably both are methyl groups.

[0028] R2 and R4 are each independently a hydrocarbon group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, which may have an aromatic ring and / or a substituent. Specifically, as R2 and R4, each independently, a linear alkyl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, a branched alkyl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, a hydrocarbon group having one or more carbon-carbon double bonds having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, a phenyl group, a benzyl group, etc. may be mentioned. Examples of the substituent that R2 and R4 may have include a hydroxy group, a carbonyl group, etc. Among them, from the viewpoints of antibacterial and antiviral properties, R2 is preferably a hydrocarbon group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms having one or more aromatic rings, and may be a benzyl group. From the same viewpoints, R4 is preferably an alkyl group having 8 to 18 carbon atoms, may be a linear alkyl group having 8 to 18 carbon atoms, and may be a linear alkyl group having 12 to 16 carbon atoms.

[0029] In particular, in the first quaternary ammonium ion, it is preferable that both R1 and R3 are methyl groups, R2 is a benzyl group, and R4 is a linear alkyl group having 12 to 16 carbon atoms. In the second quaternary ammonium ion, it is preferable that both R1 and R3 are methyl groups, R2 is a benzyl group, and R4 is a linear alkyl group having 8 to 18 carbon atoms or. In this case, the quaternary ammonium ion has a benzalkonium skeleton and an appropriate long-chain alkyl group. Therefore, the antibacterial and antiviral properties are further improved. Such a quaternary ammonium ion is also preferable in terms of production cost, etc.

[0030] The processing agent may contain a quaternary ammonium salt formed from quaternary ammonium ions other than those represented by the above formula (I), and a quaternary ammonium salt formed from counterions other than chloride ions and phosphate ions (hereinafter collectively referred to as other quaternary ammonium salts). Examples of other quaternary ammonium salts include alkylpyridinium salts (cetylpyridinium salts), tetramethylammonium, tetraethylammonium, tetrapropylammonium, tetrabutylammonium, hexadecyltrimethylammonium, benzyltriethylammonium, benzyltrimethylammonium, tetrabutylammonium, and benzetonium.

[0031] From the viewpoints of antibacterial spectrum and antiviral spectrum, among all the quaternary ammonium salts contained in the processing agent, it is preferable that 80% by mass or more, more preferably 90% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 100% by mass are ammonium chloride and ammonium phosphate. Among them, the total content of ammonium chloride formed from the quaternary ammonium ions represented by the above formula (I) and chloride ions, and ammonium phosphate formed from the quaternary ammonium ions represented by the above formula (I) and phosphate ions is preferably 80% by mass or more of the total amount of the quaternary ammonium salts, more preferably 90% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 100% by mass.

[0032] The total concentration of the quaternary ammonium salt is not particularly limited and may be appropriately set in consideration of the viscosity of the processing agent, the method of attaching the processing agent to the article to be processed, the use of the processed article, etc. From the viewpoints of easy preparation, excellent stability and handleability, the total concentration of the quaternary ammonium salt in the processing agent is preferably 0.005% by mass or more, more preferably 0.01% by mass or more, further preferably 0.05% by mass or more, particularly preferably 0.075% by mass or more, and most preferably 0.1% by mass or more. From the same viewpoint, the above total concentration is preferably 10% by mass or less, preferably 5.5% by mass or less, more preferably 1% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 0.75% by mass or less. Specifically, the above total concentration may be 0.005% by mass or more and 10% by mass or less.

[0033] When the processing agent is attached to the article to be treated by a coating method, for example, a processing agent containing a quaternary ammonium salt at the above concentration is used. When the processing agent is attached to the article to be treated by an impregnation method, for example, it is used after diluting the processing agent with an aqueous medium. The dilution ratio is not particularly limited and is appropriately set according to the form and material of the article to be treated. The dilution ratio is preferably 1000 times or less.

[0034] The source of the quaternary ammonium salt is not particularly limited. The source of the quaternary ammonium salt may be contained in, for example, a commercially available processing agent or treatment agent for other uses (for example, dye fixing).

[0035] (Metal salt) The metal salt (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the first metal salt) is composed of at least one metal ion selected from the group consisting of Fe (iron), Co (cobalt), Ni (nickel), Cu (copper), Zn (zinc), Pt (platinum), Ag (silver) and Au (gold), and at least one anion selected from the group consisting of chloride ion, bromide ion, fluoride ion, iodide ion, sulfate ion, hydroxide ion, nitrate ion and acetate ion. The first metal salt is used alone or in combination of two or more. The first metal salt may be added to the processing agent as a hydrate. Among them, from the viewpoints of antibacterial and antiviral properties, copper, zinc and silver are preferable, and copper is more preferable.

[0036] The counter ion (anion) of the metal ion is at least one selected from the group consisting of chloride ion, bromide ion, fluoride ion, iodide ion, sulfate ion, hydroxide ion, nitrate ion and acetate ion. Among them, from the viewpoints of production cost and the like, at least one selected from the group consisting of sulfate ion, hydroxide ion, nitrate ion and acetate ion which are polyatomic ions is preferable, and at least one selected from the group consisting of sulfate ion, nitrate ion and acetate ion is more preferable.

[0037] As the first metal salt, at least one selected from the group consisting of copper sulfate, copper chloride, copper acetate, zinc sulfate, zinc nitrate, zinc acetate, iron sulfate and silver nitrate is preferably exemplified. Among them, from the viewpoints of antibacterial and antiviral properties, at least one selected from the group consisting of copper sulfate, copper chloride, copper acetate, zinc sulfate, zinc nitrate and silver nitrate is particularly preferred.

[0038] The processing agent may contain a metal salt other than the first metal salt (hereinafter referred to as other metal salts). Examples of other metal salts include zinc salts such as zinc citrate, zinc malate, zinc fumarate, zinc glycolate, zinc lactate, zinc gluconate; iron salts such as ferrous citrate, ferrous malate, ferrous ascorbate, ferrous lactate, etc. Other metal salts may be water-soluble metal salts containing sodium, magnesium, calcium, potassium, aluminum, manganese, titanium, chromium, vanadium, etc.

[0039] However, from the viewpoints of antibacterial and antiviral properties, it is preferable that 80% by mass or more, more preferably 90% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 100% by mass of all the metal salts contained in the processing agent are the first metal salt.

[0040] The concentration of the first metal salt is not particularly limited and may be appropriately set in consideration of the viscosity of the processing agent, the method of attaching the processing agent to the article to be processed, the use of the processed article, etc. From the viewpoints of easy preparation, excellent stability and handleability, the concentration of the first metal salt in the processing agent is preferably 0.06% by mass or more, more preferably 0.09% by mass or more, further preferably 0.12% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.5% by mass or more. From the same viewpoint, the above concentration is preferably 50% by mass or less, preferably 32.5% by mass or less, further preferably 15% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 10% by mass or less. Specifically, the above concentration may be 0.06% by mass or more and 50% by mass or less.

[0041] When the processing agent is attached to the article to be processed by a coating method, for example, a processing agent containing the first metal salt at the above concentration is used. When the processing agent is attached to the article to be processed by an impregnation method, as described above, it is used after diluting the processing agent with an aqueous medium.

[0042] The processing agent may contain other components as necessary. Examples of the other components include a softening agent for improving the texture of the article to be treated, a dye fixing agent, an antistatic agent, and a water repellent. The other components are preferably those that are difficult to destabilize the metal ions generated by the dissociation of the first metal salt or those that are difficult to form a chelate with the metal ions, and more preferably those that do not form a chelate with the metal ions.

[0043] [Treatment agent] The treatment agent according to the present embodiment contains the above-described processing agent and a binder resin. As a result, the first metal salt and the two kinds of quaternary ammonium salts are fixed to the article to be treated via the binder resin, so that antibacterial and antiviral properties are likely to be exhibited over a long period of time. "Fixation" means being more firmly attached than "adhesion". The treatment agent according to the present embodiment can function as an "antibacterial treatment agent", can function as an "antiviral treatment agent", and can function as an "antibacterial and antiviral treatment agent". In particular, the treatment agent according to the present embodiment is useful as an "antiviral treatment agent".

[0044] (Binder resin) The binder resin is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include an acrylic resin, polyvinyl alcohol, an ethylene-vinyl acetate resin, a polyurethane resin, a polyamide resin, a polyester resin, a silicone resin, and a fluororesin.

[0045] The blending amount of the binder resin is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, 1% by mass or more and 50% by mass or less of the treatment agent. The binder resin may be contained in any form. For example, a commercially available agent containing the binder resin may be mixed with a processing agent containing the first metal salt, the two kinds of quaternary ammonium salts, an aqueous medium, and the like.

[0046] [Processed article] The processed article according to this embodiment includes a workpiece, a metal salt adhering to the workpiece, and two or more kinds of quaternary ammonium salts. The metal salt and two or more kinds of quaternary ammonium salts are derived from the above processing agent. The processed article according to this embodiment also includes a workpiece, a metal salt, two or more kinds of quaternary ammonium salts, and a binder resin adhering to the workpiece. The metal salt, two or more kinds of quaternary ammonium salts, and the binder resin are derived from the above treatment agent. These processed articles also have a broad antibacterial spectrum and antiviral spectrum, and high antibacterial and antiviral properties.

[0047] When using the above treatment agent, the metal salt (first metal salt) and two or more kinds of quaternary ammonium salts are adhered (fixed) to the workpiece via the binder resin.

[0048] The adhesion amount of the first metal salt and two or more kinds of quaternary ammonium salts is not particularly limited and may be appropriately set according to the usage form of the processed article and the like. In terms of being likely to exhibit antibacterial and antiviral properties, the total adhesion amount (mass) of the metal salt and two or more kinds of quaternary ammonium salts is preferably 0.01% or more, more preferably 0.025% or more, and particularly preferably 0.04% or more of the mass of the workpiece. From the perspective of cost and the like, the total adhesion amount of the metal salt and two or more kinds of quaternary ammonium salts may be 8% or less, 5% or less, or 2% or less of the mass of the workpiece. The preferable adhesion amount of the metal salt and two or more kinds of quaternary ammonium salts is 0.01% or more and 8% or less of the mass of the workpiece.

[0049] (Workpiece) The article to be processed is not particularly limited. The article to be processed includes, for example, at least one selected from the group consisting of natural fibers, regenerated fibers, semi-synthetic fibers, and synthetic fibers. Natural fibers are roughly classified into plant fibers and animal fibers. Examples of plant fibers include cotton, hemp, pulp, etc. Examples of animal fibers include feathers, silk, animal hair (wool, angora, cashmere, mohair, camel hair, rabbit hair, horse hair, llama hair), etc. Examples of regenerated fibers include rayon, polynosic, cupra, solvent-spun cellulose fibers, etc. Examples of semi-synthetic fibers include acetate, triacetate, etc. Examples of synthetic fibers include polyester, polyolefin, polyamide, polyurethane, acrylic, etc.

[0050] The article to be processed may contain animal fibers, particularly animal hair, and more particularly wool. When the article to be processed contains animal fibers, it is difficult for the antibacterial and antiviral properties of the processed article to decrease. That is, it exhibits excellent durability. The processed article containing animal fibers has, for example, high washing durability. The processed article containing animal fibers exhibits high washing durability even when, for example, no binder resin is used. The reason for this is not clear, but it is considered that the side chains of amino acids constituting the protein contained in animal fibers are ionically bonded to the metal ions or quaternary ammonium ions contained in the processing agent or treatment agent.

[0051] Animal hair (particularly wool) is easy to make into yarn and easy to form into fabrics (woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, non-woven fabrics) among animal fibers. Since the processing agent or treatment agent can be easily fixed on the surface of the fabric, antibacterial and antiviral properties are easily exhibited, and durability is also easily improved.

[0052] The mass ratio of the animal fiber in the article to be processed may be 10% by mass or more, may be 20% by mass or more, and may be 30% by mass or more. In one aspect, the mass ratio of the animal fiber in the article to be processed is 10% by mass or more and 100% by mass or less.

[0053] The mass ratio in the processed article of wool may be 10% by mass or more, may be 20% by mass or more, and may be 30% by mass or more. In one aspect, the mass ratio in the processed article of wool is 10% by mass or more and 100% by mass or less.

[0054] The processed article may be the fiber itself, may be a yarn obtained by twisting at least one of the above fibers, or may be a fiber structure formed by the above fiber or yarn.

[0055] The yarn may be a monofilament yarn, a multifilament yarn, or a spun yarn. The fiber or its yarn can be used, for example, as a filling for pillows, futons, jackets, coats, etc. The fineness and length of the fiber or yarn are not particularly limited and are appropriately set according to the application, etc.

[0056] Examples of the fiber structure include woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, non-woven fabrics, and granulated cotton (also called ball-shaped cotton or granular cotton) in which fibers or yarns are aggregated in a granular form. As described above, in terms of being likely to exhibit antibacterial and antiviral properties and being likely to improve durability, the fiber structure may be a fabric such as a woven fabric, a knitted fabric, or a non-woven fabric. The fiber structure is used, for example, as bedding supplies such as futon covers, bed sheets, and pillow covers, bedding fillings, nightgowns (pajamas), outerwear, underwear, sweaters, cut shirts, suits, school uniforms, etc. for general clothing, clothing fillings, curtains, carpets, wallpapers, tablecloths, etc. for interior decoration supplies, hand towels, bath towels, foot wiping mats, etc. for bathroom supplies, and sanitary materials such as anti-infection masks, gauze, and bandages.

[0057] Specific examples of the processed article will be described. As the processed article, non-woven fabric is suitable for disposable applications. The form of the non-woven fabric is not particularly limited, and examples include short fiber non-woven fabric, long fiber non-woven fabric, and laminates thereof. In particular, from the viewpoints of preventing penetration of the treatment agent and preventing processing troubles, the basis weight (mass per unit area) of the non-woven fabric is preferably 10 g / m 2 or more, and preferably 15 g / m 2The above is particularly preferred. In the case of disposable applications, from the viewpoints of cost, handleability, etc., the basis weight of the nonwoven fabric is 150 g / m 2 or less is preferred, and 100 g / m 2 or less is particularly preferred. The type of nonwoven fabric is not particularly limited. Examples of the type of nonwoven fabric include thermal bonded nonwoven fabrics (such as air-through nonwoven fabrics, embossed nonwoven fabrics, etc.), needle punched nonwoven fabrics, hydroentangled nonwoven fabrics, spunbond nonwoven fabrics, meltblown nonwoven fabrics, and the like. In particular, when applying a processing agent or a treatment agent by the coating method described later, from the viewpoints of production process and adhesiveness, thermal bonded nonwoven fabrics and spunbond nonwoven fabrics are preferred.

[0058] [Method for manufacturing a processed article] The processed article according to the present embodiment is manufactured, for example, by a method including a step of bringing the above-described processing agent or treatment agent into contact with the above-described article to be processed.

[0059] When the article to be processed is a fiber, yarn, sliver or top, after the contacting step, a fibrous structure may be formed using this fiber, yarn, sliver or top. The article to be processed may be a fibrous structure before cutting, or a fibrous structure after cutting and sewing.

[0060] (Contacting step) The method of bringing the above-described processing agent or treatment agent into contact with the above-described article to be processed is not particularly limited. Examples of the contacting method include a dipping method and a spraying method. The dipping method is preferably used for any of fibers, yarns and fibrous structures (either before sewing or after sewing). The spraying method is particularly preferably used for fibrous structures after sewing.

[0061] As a contacting method, a coating method can also be mentioned. The coating method is particularly preferably used for the fibrous structure before sewing (and further before cutting). The coating method is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a die coating method, a knife coating method, and a roll coating method (for example, a gravure coating method and a flexo coating method). When using the coating method, it is preferable to use a treatment agent containing a binder resin.

[0062] The processing agent or treatment agent is brought into contact with the article to be treated so that the total adhesion amount of the metal salt and two or more kinds of quaternary ammonium salts is within the above range. The conditions of the contacting step (temperature, humidity, presence or absence of load, conveyance speed of the article to be treated, etc.) are not particularly limited and are appropriately set according to the shape and type of the article to be treated, the viscosity of the processing agent, etc.

[0063] The contacting step may be carried out by an immersion method. In particular, when the article to be treated contains wool, from the viewpoint of productivity, the immersion method may be used. In the immersion method, the processing agent or treatment agent is prepared, for example, so that the concentration is 1% o.w.f or more and 20% o.w.f or less. The concentration of the processing agent or treatment agent used in the immersion method may be 4% o.w.f or more, and may be 7% o.w.f or more. The concentration of the processing agent or treatment agent used in the immersion method may be 17.5% o.w.f or less, and may be 15% o.w.f or less.

[0064] After immersion, a drying treatment is carried out. The drying temperature is, for example, 60°C or more and 180°C or less. The drying temperature may be 90°C or more, and may be 120°C or more. The drying temperature may be 160°C or less, and may be 140°C or less. The drying time is, for example, 0.5 minutes or more and 10 minutes or less. The drying time may be 1 minute or more, and may be 1.5 minutes or more. The drying time may be 9 minutes or less, and may be 8 minutes or less.

[0065] After drying, further curing may be performed. The curing temperature is, for example, 100°C or higher and 195°C or lower. The curing temperature may be 125°C or higher and may be 150°C or higher. The curing temperature may be 185°C or lower and may be 175°C or lower. The curing time is, for example, 0.1 minute or longer and 5 minutes or shorter. The curing time may be 0.3 minute or longer and may be 0.5 minute or longer. The curing time may be 4 minutes or shorter and may be 3 minutes or shorter. Finally, steaming may be performed.

Example

[0066] The present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the following examples, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In the examples, "parts" and "%" are based on mass unless otherwise specified.

[0067] [Example 1] (1) Preparation of treatment agent The components shown in Table 1 were mixed to a predetermined concentration to prepare treatment agent x1.

[0068]

Table 1

[0069] (2) Production of processed article As the article to be treated, a spunbond nonwoven fabric (made of polyethylene terephthalate, mass per unit area 20 g / m 2 ) was prepared. On one side of this spunbond nonwoven fabric, treatment agent x1 was coated at an application amount of 24 g / m 2 using a gravure coater. Then, it was dried at 80°C to 100°C for 4 minutes to obtain a light blue processed article X1. The total adhesion amount of the metal salt and two or more kinds of quaternary ammonium salts with respect to the mass of the article to be treated was 1.39% (the total adhesion amount of the metal salt (M) was 1.03%, the total adhesion amount of the quaternary ammonium salt (A) was 0.36%, ratio: M / A = 2.86 / 1). Also, the ratio of the content mass A1 of ammonium chloride to the content mass A2 of ammonium phosphate: A1 / A2 was 1 / 5.

[0070] (3) Evaluation (a) Antiviral evaluation 1 (Antiviral test using SARS-CoV-2) An antiviral test was conducted according to the following conditions and procedures by applying JIS L 1922 "Test method for antiviral properties of textile products". Processed article X1 was used as the specimen.

[0071] (Test condition 1) · Test virus: SARS-CoV-2 · Host cell: VeroE6 / TMPRSS2 (cells derived from African green monkey kidney) · Cell culture medium: EMEM · Elution solution: A solution obtained by diluting SCDLP 10-fold with DMEM containing 2% FBS (fetal bovine serum) · Action condition: 25°C, 2 hours · Method for measuring infectious titer: Plaque assay

[0072] (Test procedure 1) First, the host cells were infected with the test virus, EMEM was added, and the cells were cultured at 37°C for a predetermined time. Then, centrifugation was performed at 4°C and 1000×g for 15 minutes to obtain the supernatant (virus suspension). The obtained virus suspension was diluted 10-fold with sterile distilled water to be adjusted to 1×10 7 ~5×10 7 PFU / mL to obtain test virus suspension A. Next, 0.2 mL of test virus suspension A was inoculated into 0.4 g of the specimen. After allowing it to act at 25°C for 2 hours, 20 mL of the elution solution was added, and the mixture was stirred with a vortex mixer to wash out the virus from the specimen. The washed solution was serially diluted, and the virus infectious titer was measured by the plaque assay. Finally, the antiviral activity value was calculated by the following formula. Mv = lg(Va) - lg(Vb) Mv: Antiviral activity value lg(Va): Common logarithm of the virus infectious titer (PFU / standard cloth) of the standard cloth immediately after inoculation lg(Vb): Common logarithm of the virus infectious titer (PFU / specimen) of the specimen after standing for 2 hours

[0073] The antiviral activity value is evaluated as follows. Antiviral activity value ≥ 3.0: Sufficient effect 3.0 > Antiviral activity value ≥ 2.0: Effective

[0074] The calculated antiviral activity value was 3.7, indicating that this treatment agent x1 and processed article X1 have sufficient antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2.

[0075] (b) Antiviral evaluation 2 (Antiviral test using SARS-CoV-2) An antiviral test was conducted according to the following conditions and procedures. Processed article X1 was used as the specimen.

[0076] (Test condition 2) · Test virus: SARS-CoV-2 · Host cell: VeroE6 / TMPRSS2 (cells derived from African green monkey kidney) · Cell culture medium: DMEM, EMEM · Drug inactivator: A solution obtained by diluting SCDLP 10-fold with DMEM containing 2% FBS (fetal bovine serum) · Action condition: 25°C, 10 minutes · Method for measuring infectious titer: Plaque assay

[0077] (Test procedure 2) First, the host cells were infected with the test virus, EMEM was added, and the cells were cultured at 37°C for a predetermined time. Then, centrifugation was performed at 4°C and 1000×g for 15 minutes to obtain the supernatant (virus suspension). The obtained virus suspension was diluted 10-fold with sterilized distilled water to prepare 1×10 7 ~5×10 7 PFU / mL to obtain test virus suspension B. Next, 0.6 mL of EMEM diluted 10-fold with sterilized distilled water was inoculated into 0.2 g of the sample. The sample was squeezed to recover the supernatant. 0.1 mL of this supernatant and 0.9 mL of the agent inactivator were thoroughly stirred. Subsequently, this mixture was serially diluted using DMEM containing 2% FBS, and the presence or absence of cytotoxicity was confirmed by the plaque assay method.

[0078] Separately, 0.6 mL of test virus suspension B was inoculated into 0.2 g of the sample. After allowing it to act at 25°C for 10 minutes, the sample was squeezed to recover the supernatant. This supernatant was inactivated under the same conditions where inactivation was confirmed in the cytotoxicity test to obtain a reaction stop solution. The obtained reaction stop solution was serially diluted using DMEM containing 2% FBS, and the virus infectivity titer was measured by the plaque assay method. Finally, the antiviral activity value was calculated in the same manner as above.

[0079] Cytotoxicity of the sample was not observed. Also, the calculated antiviral activity value was 4.4. From these tests, it was shown that the treatment agent x1 and the processed article X1 have sufficient antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 even in antiviral test 2.

[0080] (c) Antiviral evaluation 3 (Antiviral test using human influenza virus (H3N2)) Based on ISO18184 (Textiles - Determination of antiviral activity of textile products), an antiviral test was conducted under the following conditions and procedures. The processed article X1 was used as the sample.

[0081] (Test condition 3) · Test virus: Human influenza virus (H3N2) · Host cell: MDCK cells (Canine kidney-derived cells) · Eluate: SCDLP medium · Action condition: 25°C, 2 hours · Infectivity titer measurement method: Plaque assay method

[0082] (Test procedure 3) First, the host cells were infected with the test virus and cultured at 37°C for a predetermined time. Then, centrifugation was performed at 4°C and 1000×g for 15 minutes to obtain the supernatant (virus suspension). The obtained virus suspension was diluted 10-fold using sterilized distilled water to prepare a concentration of 1×10 7 ~5×10 7 PFU / mL, and test virus suspension C was obtained. Next, 0.2 mL of test virus suspension C was inoculated into 0.4 g of the sample. After allowing it to act at 25°C for 2 hours, 20 mL of the eluate was added and stirred with a vortex mixer to wash out the virus from the sample. The washed solution was serially diluted, and the virus infectivity titer was measured by the plaque assay method. Finally, the antiviral activity value was calculated in the same manner as in Antiviral Test 1.

[0083] The antiviral activity value is evaluated as follows. Antiviral activity value ≧ 3.0: Sufficient effect 3.0 > Antiviral activity value ≧ 2.0: Effect

[0084] The calculated antiviral activity value was 4.2, indicating that this treatment agent x1 and processed article X1 have sufficient antiviral activity against human influenza virus (H3N2).

[0085] [Example 2] (1) Preparation of processing agent The components shown in Table 2 were mixed to a predetermined concentration to prepare processing agent x2.

[0086]

Table 2

[0087] (2) Preparation of processed article As the article to be processed, washed feathers (90% down, 10% feather) were prepared. 10 g of these feathers were placed in a 500 mL beaker. In another beaker, 200 mL of water, 1 g of processing agent x2 (10% o.w.f), and several drops of a penetrant (Clean N15, manufactured by Lion Corporation, a nonionic surfactant) were added and mixed. This mixed solution was added to the beaker containing the feathers, the bath ratio was adjusted to 1:30, and it was allowed to soak at 60 °C for 15 minutes. Then, it was dehydrated and dried at 80 °C for 3 hours to obtain processed article X2. The total adhesion amount of the metal salt and two or more kinds of quaternary ammonium salts with respect to the mass of the article to be processed was 0.56% (the adhesion amount of the metal salt (M) was 0.51%, the total adhesion amount of the quaternary ammonium salts (A) was 0.05%, ratio: M / A = 10.2 / 1). Also, the ratio of the content mass A1 of ammonium chloride to the content mass A2 of ammonium phosphate: A1 / A2 was 1 / 5.25.

[0088] (3) Evaluation (a) Antibacterial property evaluation (antibacterial test using Staphylococcus aureus) An antibacterial test was conducted by the bacterial liquid absorption method by applying JIS L 1902 "Test Methods and Antibacterial Effects for Antibacterial Finished Textiles". Processed article X2 was used as the specimen. Using Staphylococcus aureus (NBRC 12732), the bacteriostatic activity value shown by the following formula was calculated to evaluate the antibacterial property.

[0089] Bacteriostatic activity value [S] = (Mb - Ma) - (Mc - Mo) Ma: Average value of the common logarithm immediately after inoculation of the test bacterial liquid of the unprocessed feathers Mb: Average value of the common logarithm after 18-hour culture of the unprocessed feathers Mo: Average value of the common logarithm immediately after inoculation of the test bacterial liquid of the specimen Mc: Average value of the common logarithm after 18-hour culture of the specimen

[0090] The antibacterial activity value is evaluated as follows. Antibacterial activity value ≧ 3.0: Sufficient effect 3.0 > antibacterial activity value ≧ 2.0: Effective

[0091] The calculated antibacterial activity value was 5.3, indicating that this processing agent x2 and the processed article X2 have sufficient antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus.

[0092] (b) Durability evaluation (equivalent to 3 washes) The antibacterial property of the processed article X23, which is equivalent to 3 washes, was evaluated.

[0093] (Washing procedure) The processed article X2 was washed 3 times by a method referring to the household washing method 103 specified in JIS L 0217. Specifically, the washing method is as follows. Approximately 10 g of the processed article X2 was put into a washing net and loaded into a household washing machine. Using 17 liters of water and 22.7 mL of JAFET detergent, it was washed for 15 minutes. After washing, rinsing was carried out for 12 minutes and dried at 80 °C for 3 hours. In this way, the processed article X23, which is equivalent to 3 washes, was obtained.

[0094] (Antibacterial property evaluation) Using the obtained processed article X23 as a specimen, an antibacterial test using Staphylococcus aureus was conducted in the same manner as the above antibacterial property evaluation. The calculated antibacterial activity value was 6.0, indicating that the processed article X23 still has sufficient antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus.

[0095] [Example 3] (1) Preparation of the processing agent The components shown in Table 3 were mixed to a predetermined concentration to prepare the processing agent x3.

[0096]

Table 3

[0097] (2) Production of the processed article As the article to be processed, a fabric containing wool (30% by mass of wool, 70% by mass of polyester, dark blue, mass per unit area 270 g / m 2, both the warp and weft are 44-count double yarns, warp density 67 threads / inch, weft density 64 threads / inch, manufactured by Toa Textile Co., Ltd.), cut into a size of 30 cm in length and 23 cm in width, were prepared.

[0098] The item to be processed was fully immersed in treating agent x3 and then taken out. Subsequently, using a mangle, while allowing treating agent x3 to penetrate into the item to be processed, the excess treating agent x3 was removed. Again, the item to be processed was immersed in treating agent x3 and the excess treating agent x3 was removed using a mangle. The final pick-up rate was 66%, and the adhesion amount of treating agent x3 to the item to be processed was 10% o.w.f.

[0099] Subsequently, the item to be processed was dried at 130°C for 5 minutes, cured at 165°C for 1 minute, and steamed at 120°C for 1 minute to obtain processed article X3. The total adhesion amount of the metal salt and two or more kinds of quaternary ammonium salts to the mass of the item to be processed was 0.57% (the adhesion amount of the metal salt (M) was 0.52%, the total adhesion amount of the quaternary ammonium salts (A) was 0.05%, ratio: M / A = 10.4 / 1). Also, the ratio of the content mass A1 of ammonium chloride to the content mass A2 of ammonium phosphate: A1 / A2 was 1 / 5.42.

[0100] (3) Evaluation (a) Anti-viral property evaluation 3 Using the obtained processed article X3 as a specimen, an anti-viral test using human influenza virus (H3N2) was conducted in the same manner as the anti-viral property evaluation 3 performed in Example 1. The calculated anti-viral activity value was 4.3, indicating that this treating agent x2 and processed article X3 have sufficient anti-viral activity against human influenza virus (H3N2).

[0101] (b) Antibacterial property evaluation Using the obtained processed article X3 as a specimen, an antibacterial test using Staphylococcus aureus was conducted in the same manner as the antibacterial property evaluation performed in Example 2. The calculated antibacterial activity value was 6.0, indicating that this treating agent x2 and processed article X3 have sufficient antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus.

[0102] (c) Durability evaluation (equivalent to 10 washes) Processed article X3, which is equivalent to 10 washes 10 The antibacterial and antiviral properties were evaluated.

[0103] (Washing procedure) The processed article X3 was washed by a method conforming to the household washing method 103 specified in JIS L 0217 to obtain an article equivalent to 10 washes. Specifically, the washing method is as follows. Approximately 70 g of the processed article X3 and a load cloth (100% cotton woven fabric) in an amount such that the sum of the mass of the processed article X3 is 1 kg were prepared. The processed article X3 and the load cloth were put into a washing net and loaded into a household washing machine, and washed for 50 minutes using 30 liters of water and 20 g of a commercially available detergent (Attack powder detergent, manufactured by Kao Corporation, weakly alkaline). After washing, rinsing was performed for 40 minutes and then hung to dry indoors to obtain the processed article X3 equivalent to 10 washes 10 was obtained.

[0104] (Antiviral property evaluation 3) The obtained processed article X3 10 was used as a specimen, and an antiviral test using human influenza virus (H3N2) was conducted in the same manner as the antiviral property evaluation 3 performed in Example 1. The calculated antiviral activity value was 3.0, and it was shown that the processed article X3 10 still had sufficient antiviral activity against human influenza virus (H3N2).

[0105] (Antibacterial property evaluation) The obtained processed article X3 10 was used as a specimen, and an antibacterial test using Staphylococcus aureus was conducted in the same manner as the antibacterial property evaluation performed in Example 2. The calculated antibacterial activity value was 4.6, and it was shown that the processed article X3 10 still had sufficient antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus.

[0106] [Comparative Example 1] (1) Preparation of processing agent The components shown in Table 3 were mixed to a predetermined concentration to prepare a processing agent y1.

[0107] [Table 4]

[0108] (2) Preparation of processed article As the article to be processed, a pulp spunlace nonwoven fabric (mass per unit area 50 g / m 2 , thickness 0.45 mm) was prepared. This pulp spunlace nonwoven fabric was impregnated with the processing agent y1. Then, it was dried at 80 °C for 30 minutes to obtain a light blue processed article Y1. The total adhesion amount of the metal salt and two or more kinds of quaternary ammonium salts to the mass of the article to be processed was 0.48% (the adhesion amount of the metal salt was 0.4%, and the total adhesion amount of the quaternary ammonium salts was 0.08%).

[0109] (3) Evaluation (a) Antiviral evaluation 3 Using the processed article Y1 as the specimen, an antiviral test using human influenza virus (H3N2) was conducted in the same manner as the antiviral evaluation 3 performed in Example 1.

[0110] The calculated antiviral activity value was 0.6, indicating that this processing agent y1 and the processed article Y1 do not have antiviral activity against human influenza virus (H3N2). This is presumably because the metal salt EDTA-Cu forms a chelate and is stabilized in this state, so that the antiviral property by copper ions is not exhibited.

[0111] This disclosure includes the following aspects. (Aspect 1) Including a metal salt and two or more kinds of quaternary ammonium salts, wherein the metal salt is ions of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, platinum, silver, and gold, and Formed from at least one anion selected from the group consisting of chloride ion, bromide ion, fluoride ion, iodide ion, sulfate ion, hydroxide ion, nitrate ion, and acetate ion, Processing agent, wherein the ratio of the content mass M of the metal salt to the total content mass A of the quaternary ammonium salt: M / A is 20 / 1 to 1.2 / 1. (Aspect 2) The processing agent according to Aspect 1, wherein the metal ion contains copper ion. (Aspect 3) The two or more quaternary ammonium salts are Ammonium chloride formed from a first quaternary ammonium ion and a chloride ion, Ammonium phosphate formed from a second quaternary ammonium ion and a phosphate ion, and the processing agent according to Aspect 1 or 2. (Aspect 4) The first quaternary ammonium ion and the second quaternary ammonium ion are represented by the following formula (I): [Chemical formula] (In formula (I), R1 and R3 are each independently an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a hydroxyalkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or an alkylene oxide group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R2 and R4 are each independently a hydrocarbon group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms.) The processing agent according to Aspect 3, represented by the formula. (Aspect 5) In the formula (I), Both R1 and R3 are methyl groups, R2 is a benzyl group, R4 is an alkyl group having 8 to 18 carbon atoms, and the processing agent according to Aspect 4. (Aspect 6) The processing agent according to Aspects 3 to 5, wherein the ratio of the content mass A1 of ammonium chloride to the content mass A2 of ammonium phosphate: A1 / A2 is 1 / 20 to 20 / 1. (Aspect 7) The processing agent according to Aspects 1 to 6, and A treatment agent containing a binder resin. (Aspect 8) A product to be treated, including a metal salt and two or more quaternary ammonium salts that adhere to the product to be treated, wherein the metal salt is formed from at least one metal ion selected from the group consisting of iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, platinum, silver, and gold, and at least one anion selected from the group consisting of chloride ion, bromide ion, fluoride ion, iodide ion, sulfate ion, hydroxide ion, nitrate ion, and acetate ion, and the ratio of the contained mass M of the metal salt to the total contained mass A of the quaternary ammonium salts: M / A is 20 / 1 to 1.2 / 1, a processed article. (Aspect 9) A product to be treated, including a metal salt, two or more quaternary ammonium salts, and a binder resin that adhere to the product to be treated, wherein the metal salt and the two or more quaternary ammonium salts adhere to the product to be treated via the binder resin, wherein the metal salt is formed from at least one metal ion selected from the group consisting of iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, platinum, silver, and gold, and at least one anion selected from the group consisting of chloride ion, bromide ion, fluoride ion, iodide ion, sulfate ion, hydroxide ion, nitrate ion, and acetate ion, and the ratio of the contained mass M of the metal salt to the total contained mass A of the quaternary ammonium salts: M / A is 20 / 1 to 1.2 / 1, a processed article. (Aspect 10) The total adhesion amount of the metal salt and the two or more quaternary ammonium salts is 0.01% or more and 8% or less of the mass of the product to be treated, the processed article of Aspect 8 or 9. (Aspect 11) The product to be treated includes at least one selected from the group consisting of natural fiber, regenerated fiber, semi-synthetic fiber, and synthetic fiber, the processed article of Aspects 8 to 10. (Aspect 12) The article to be treated is a processed article of Aspects 8 to 11 containing 10% by mass or more of wool. (Aspect 13) A method for manufacturing a processed article, comprising a step of bringing a processing agent into contact with the article to be treated. The processing agent contains a metal salt and two or more quaternary ammonium salts. The metal salt is formed from at least one metal ion selected from the group consisting of iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, platinum, silver, and gold, and at least one anion selected from the group consisting of chloride ion, bromide ion, fluoride ion, iodide ion, sulfate ion, hydroxide ion, nitrate ion, and acetate ion. A method for manufacturing a processed article, wherein the ratio of the content mass M of the metal salt to the total content mass A of the quaternary ammonium salts: M / A is 20 / 1 to 1.2 / 1. (Aspect 14) A method for manufacturing a processed article according to Aspect 13, wherein in the step of bringing into contact, the article to be treated is immersed in the processing agent. (Aspect 15) A method for manufacturing a processed article, comprising a step of bringing a treatment agent into contact with the article to be treated. The treatment agent contains a processing agent containing a metal salt and two or more quaternary ammonium salts, and a binder resin. The metal salt is formed from at least one metal ion selected from the group consisting of iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, platinum, silver, and gold, and at least one anion selected from the group consisting of chloride ion, bromide ion, fluoride ion, iodide ion, sulfate ion, hydroxide ion, nitrate ion, and acetate ion. A method for manufacturing a processed article, wherein the ratio of the content mass M of the metal salt to the total content mass A of the quaternary ammonium salts: M / A is 20 / 1 to 1.2 / 1. (Aspect 16) A method for manufacturing a processed article according to Aspect 15, wherein in the step of bringing into contact, the treatment agent is coated on the article to be treated.

Industrial Applicability

[0112] Since the processing agent and treatment agent of the present invention have a broad antibacterial spectrum and antiviral spectrum, they are suitably used for removing various bacteria and viruses.

Claims

1. A processing agent to be attached to an article to be treated, which contains at least one selected from the group consisting of natural fibers, regenerated fibers, semi-synthetic fibers, and synthetic fibers, comprising a metal salt and two or more quaternary ammonium salts, wherein the metal salt is formed from at least one metal ion selected from the group consisting of iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, platinum, silver, and gold, and at least one anion selected from the group consisting of chloride ion, bromide ion, fluoride ion, iodide ion, sulfate ion, hydroxide ion, nitrate ion, and acetate ion, and the ratio of the content mass M of the metal salt to the total content mass A of the quaternary ammonium salts: M / A is from 20 / 1 to 1.2 / 1, wherein the two or more quaternary ammonium salts include a first quaternary ammonium salt and a second quaternary ammonium salt different from the first quaternary ammonium salt, the first quaternary ammonium salt is ammonium chloride formed from a first quaternary ammonium ion and chloride ion, and the second quaternary ammonium salt is formed from a second quaternary ammonium ion and at least one second counter ion selected from the group consisting of bromide ion, fluoride ion, iodide ion, sulfate ion, hydroxide ion, phosphate ion, nitrate ion, and acetate ion, a processing agent.

2. The processing agent according to claim 1, wherein the metal ion contains copper ion.

3. The processing agent according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second quaternary ammonium salt contains ammonium phosphate containing phosphate ion as the second counter ion.

4. The first quaternary ammonium ion and the second quaternary ammonium ion are represented by the following formula (I): 【Chemical 1】 (In formula (I), R1 and R3 are each independently an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a hydroxyalkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or an alkylene oxide group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R2 and R4 are each independently a hydrocarbon group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms.) The processing agent according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. In the formula (I), both R1 and R3 are methyl groups, R2 is a benzyl group, and R4 is an alkyl group having 8 to 18 carbon atoms, the processing agent according to claim 4.

6. The ratio of the content mass A1 of ammonium chloride to the content mass A2 of ammonium phosphate: A1 / A2 is from 1 / 20 to 20 / 1, the processing agent according to claim 3.

7. The processing agent according to any one of claims 1 to 6, having antiviral properties.

8. A treating agent to be adhered to an article to be treated containing at least one selected from the group consisting of natural fibers, regenerated fibers, semi-synthetic fibers, and synthetic fibers, the processing agent according to any one of claims 1 to 7, and a binder resin. The treating agent.

9. An article to be treated containing at least one selected from the group consisting of natural fibers, regenerated fibers, semi-synthetic fibers, and synthetic fibers, and a metal salt and two or more kinds of quaternary ammonium salts adhered to the article to be treated, wherein the metal salt is formed from at least one metal ion selected from the group consisting of iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, platinum, silver, and gold, and at least one anion selected from the group consisting of chloride ion, bromide ion, fluoride ion, iodide ion, sulfate ion, hydroxide ion, nitrate ion, and acetate ion, the ratio of the content mass M of the metal salt to the total content mass A of the quaternary ammonium salt: M / A is from 20 / 1 to 1.2 / 1, the two or more kinds of quaternary ammonium salts include a first quaternary ammonium salt and a second quaternary ammonium salt different from the first quaternary ammonium salt, the first quaternary ammonium salt is ammonium chloride formed from a first quaternary ammonium ion and a chloride ion, and the second quaternary ammonium salt is formed from a second quaternary ammonium ion and at least one second counter ion selected from the group consisting of bromide ion, fluoride ion, iodide ion, sulfate ion, hydroxide ion, phosphate ion, nitrate ion, and acetate ion. The processed article.

10. An article to be treated containing at least one selected from the group consisting of natural fibers, regenerated fibers, semi-synthetic fibers, and synthetic fibers, and a metal salt, two or more kinds of quaternary ammonium salts, and a binder resin adhered to the article to be treated, wherein the metal salt and the two or more kinds of quaternary ammonium salts are adhered to the article to be treated via the binder resin. The metal salt is composed of ions of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, platinum, silver, and gold, and at least one anion selected from the group consisting of chloride ion, bromide ion, fluoride ion, iodide ion, sulfate ion, hydroxide ion, nitrate ion, and acetate ion, and is formed from the ratio of the content mass M of the metal salt to the total content mass A of the quaternary ammonium salt: M / A is 20 / 1 to 1.2 / 1, the two or more quaternary ammonium salts include a first quaternary ammonium salt and a second quaternary ammonium salt different from the first quaternary ammonium salt, the first quaternary ammonium salt is ammonium chloride formed from a first quaternary ammonium ion and a chloride ion, the second quaternary ammonium salt is formed from a second quaternary ammonium ion and at least one second counter ion selected from the group consisting of bromide ion, fluoride ion, iodide ion, sulfate ion, hydroxide ion, phosphate ion, nitrate ion, and acetate ion, a processed article.

11. The processed article according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the total adhesion amount of the metal salt and the two or more quaternary ammonium salts is 0.01% or more and 8% or less of the mass of the article to be treated.

12. The processed article according to any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein the article to be treated contains 10% by mass or more of wool.

13. A process comprising contacting a processing agent with an article to be treated containing at least one selected from the group consisting of natural fibers, regenerated fibers, semi-synthetic fibers, and synthetic fibers, and attaching the processing agent to the article to be treated, the processing agent contains a metal salt and two or more quaternary ammonium salts, the metal salt is composed of ions of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, platinum, silver, and gold, and at least one anion selected from the group consisting of chloride ion, bromide ion, fluoride ion, iodide ion, sulfate ion, hydroxide ion, nitrate ion, and acetate ion, and is formed from the ratio of the content mass M of the metal salt to the total content mass A of the quaternary ammonium salt: M / A is 20 / 1 to 1.2 / 1, The above two or more quaternary ammonium salts include a first quaternary ammonium salt and a second quaternary ammonium salt different from the first quaternary ammonium salt. The first quaternary ammonium salt is ammonium chloride formed from a first quaternary ammonium ion and a chloride ion. The second quaternary ammonium salt is formed from a second quaternary ammonium ion and at least one second counter ion selected from the group consisting of a bromide ion, a fluoride ion, an iodide ion, a sulfate ion, a hydroxide ion, a phosphate ion, a nitrate ion, and an acetate ion. A method for manufacturing a processed article.

14. The method for manufacturing a processed article according to claim 13, wherein in the step of bringing them into contact, the article to be treated is immersed in the processing agent.

15. A step of bringing a treatment agent into contact with an article to be treated including at least one selected from the group consisting of natural fibers, regenerated fibers, semi-synthetic fibers, and synthetic fibers, and attaching the treatment agent to the article to be treated. The treatment agent includes a processing agent containing a metal salt and two or more quaternary ammonium salts, and a binder resin. The metal salt is composed of ions of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, platinum, silver, and gold. And at least one anion selected from the group consisting of a chloride ion, a bromide ion, a fluoride ion, an iodide ion, a sulfate ion, a hydroxide ion, a nitrate ion, and an acetate ion. The ratio of the contained mass M of the metal salt to the total contained mass A of the quaternary ammonium salt: M / A is 20 / 1 to 1.2 / 1. The above two or more quaternary ammonium salts include a first quaternary ammonium salt and a second quaternary ammonium salt different from the first quaternary ammonium salt. The first quaternary ammonium salt is ammonium chloride formed from a first quaternary ammonium ion and a chloride ion. The second quaternary ammonium salt is formed from a second quaternary ammonium ion and at least one second counter ion selected from the group consisting of a bromide ion, a fluoride ion, an iodide ion, a sulfate ion, a hydroxide ion, a phosphate ion, a nitrate ion, and an acetate ion. A method for manufacturing a processed article.

16. The method for manufacturing a processed article according to claim 15, wherein in the step of bringing them into contact, the treatment agent is coated on the article to be treated.

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