PROTECTING KERATIN FROM DAMAGE CAUSED BY INSECTICIDES

This article presents research on imparting mole-proof properties to wool fiber of the local Karakul breed with a diameter of 58.86 microns and a length of 11-14 mm, which serves as the object of research. Unlike traditional technologies, an extract of a natural repellent - Lamiáceae - was used to impart moth-proof properties to wool fiber in order to ensure occupational safety and environmental safety. Due to the presence of a number of difficult-to-degrade compounds in the essential oil of Lamiáceae (26.14-57.07% linalool and 9.08-24.45% linalyl acetate), it was possible to protect the keratin protein of wool from moth larvae. After isolating Lamiáceae, a lavender extract, using the SOX406 installation, aqueous solutions of various concentrations were prepared from it. When dyeing samples of wool blend fabrics, a two-stage periodic and continuous dyeing method was proposed by combining the use of natural dye - Carmine and essential oil of the Lavender plant (Lamiaceae). Depending on the concentration of Lavender aqueous extract, the mole-protective properties of mixed fibrous fabric were assessed by tissue weight loss and damage to samples in accordance with ISO 3998:1977.