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Resistant to weak acids, weak alkalis, bleach and most organic solvents. Degrades in strong alkalis, strong acids, cresol. | Resistant to weak acids, weak alkalis, bleach and most organic solvents. Degrades in strong alkalis, strong acids, cresol. | ||
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* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 | ||
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Description
An extruded sheet of polyester resin. Polyester films are typically stiff but flexible and highly transparent. They are dimensionally and chemically stable. Polyester film, such as Mylar®, is used for photographic film, storage sleeves, drafting and linings.
Synonyms and Related Terms
película de poliéster (Esp.); film polyester (Fr.); feuille polyester (Fr.); pellicule polyester (Fr.); film di poliestere (It.); película de poliéster (Port.); drafting film
Examples: Geofilm [Hughes-Owens]; Transpagra; Mylar® [DuPont Teijin]; Melinex® [DuPont Teijin]; Cronar® [DuPont Teijin]; Hostaphan 43SM [Mitsubishi];
Other Properties
Resistant to weak acids, weak alkalis, bleach and most organic solvents. Degrades in strong alkalis, strong acids, cresol.
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Book and Paper Group, Paper Conservation Catalog, AIC, 1984, 1989