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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A class of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=polyester resin polyester resin] that melt when heated. Thermoplastic polyesters are used for films ([http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=Mylar Mylar], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=Melinex Melinex]), fibers ([http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=Dacron Dacron], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=Terylene Terylene]) and soda bottles. Examples are [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=polyethylene terephthalate polyethylene terephthalate] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=polybutylene terephthalate polybutylene terephthalate].
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A class of [[polyester%20resin|polyester resin]] that melt when heated. Thermoplastic polyesters are used for films ([[Mylar|Mylar®]], [[Melinex|Melinex®]]), fibers ([[Dacron|Dacron®]], [[Terylene|Terylene]]) and soda bottles. Examples are [[polyethylene%20terephthalate|polyethylene terephthalate]] and [[polybutylene%20terephthalate|polybutylene terephthalate]].
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
polisteres termoplsticos (Esp.); polyesters thermoplastiques (Fr.); poliestere termoplastico (It.); polisteres termoplsticos (Port.)
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poliésteres termoplásticos (Esp.); polyesters thermoplastiques (Fr.); poliestere termoplastico (It.); poliésteres termoplásticos (Port.)
  
 
== Comparisons ==
 
== Comparisons ==
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== Authority ==
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== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
  
* Theodore J. Reinhart, Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', ''Engineered Plastics'', ASM International, 1988
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* Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', ''Engineered Plastics'', ASM International, 1988
  
  
  
 
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Revision as of 14:34, 26 November 2019

Description

A class of Polyester resin that melt when heated. Thermoplastic polyesters are used for films (Mylar®, Melinex®), fibers (Dacron®, Terylene) and soda bottles. Examples are Polyethylene terephthalate and Polybutylene terephthalate.

Synonyms and Related Terms

poliésteres termoplásticos (Esp.); polyesters thermoplastiques (Fr.); poliestere termoplastico (It.); poliésteres termoplásticos (Port.)

Comparisons

General Characteristics of Polymers

Physical Properties for Selected Thermoplastic Resins


Sources Checked for Data in Record

  • Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', Engineered Plastics, ASM International, 1988

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