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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | + | [[File:56 poly Kodel 200X.jpg|thumb|Kodel® at 200c transmitted light]] | |
[Eastman Chemical, TN] A registered trademark for a series of [[polyester%20fiber|polyester]] staple and filament fibers. The original Kodel® fiber introduced in 1958 (now labeled as the 200 series) is a PCDT material prepared from dimethyl terephthalate and 1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol. Newer Kodel® fibers (400 series) are made from polyethylene terephthalate and have characteristics similar to Dacron®. The 200 series Kodel® fiber is a white and is easily dyed. It has good dimensional stability and wear resistance. Kodel® is used for carpets and easy care apparel. It is often blended with cotton to produce crease resistant garment fabrics. Kodel® is also used for fiberfill because it has good resilience and is nonallergenic. | [Eastman Chemical, TN] A registered trademark for a series of [[polyester%20fiber|polyester]] staple and filament fibers. The original Kodel® fiber introduced in 1958 (now labeled as the 200 series) is a PCDT material prepared from dimethyl terephthalate and 1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol. Newer Kodel® fibers (400 series) are made from polyethylene terephthalate and have characteristics similar to Dacron®. The 200 series Kodel® fiber is a white and is easily dyed. It has good dimensional stability and wear resistance. Kodel® is used for carpets and easy care apparel. It is often blended with cotton to produce crease resistant garment fabrics. Kodel® is also used for fiberfill because it has good resilience and is nonallergenic. | ||
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
polyester; PCDT; poly-1,4-cyclohexylene-dimethylene terephthalate | polyester; PCDT; poly-1,4-cyclohexylene-dimethylene terephthalate | ||
| − | == | + | == Risks == |
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| + | * Burns slowly and forms drops. | ||
| + | * Resistant to sunlight. | ||
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| + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
| − | For 200 series: Insoluble in acids and alkali. May shrink in hot water and in chlorinated dry cleaning solvents. Fiber is smooth. Cross section is circular. Tenacity = 2.5-3.0 g/denier Elongation = 24-34% Moisture regain = 0.4% | + | For 200 series: |
| + | * Insoluble in acids and alkali. | ||
| + | * May shrink in hot water and in chlorinated dry cleaning solvents. | ||
| + | * Fiber is smooth. Cross section is circular. | ||
| + | * Tenacity = 2.5-3.0 g/denier | ||
| + | * Elongation = 24-34% | ||
| + | * Moisture regain = 0.4% | ||
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! scope="row"| Melting Point | ! scope="row"| Melting Point | ||
| − | | 290-295 | + | | 290-295 C |
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
| − | | 1.22-1.23 | + | | 1.22-1.23 G,ml |
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| − | + | ° Kodak: [https://www.kodak.com/en/company/page/history History] | |
* Marjory L. Joseph, ''Introductory Textile Science'', Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Fort Worth, TX, 1986 | * Marjory L. Joseph, ''Introductory Textile Science'', Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Fort Worth, TX, 1986 | ||
Latest revision as of 12:45, 5 October 2022
Description
[Eastman Chemical, TN] A registered trademark for a series of polyester staple and filament fibers. The original Kodel® fiber introduced in 1958 (now labeled as the 200 series) is a PCDT material prepared from dimethyl terephthalate and 1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol. Newer Kodel® fibers (400 series) are made from polyethylene terephthalate and have characteristics similar to Dacron®. The 200 series Kodel® fiber is a white and is easily dyed. It has good dimensional stability and wear resistance. Kodel® is used for carpets and easy care apparel. It is often blended with cotton to produce crease resistant garment fabrics. Kodel® is also used for fiberfill because it has good resilience and is nonallergenic.
Synonyms and Related Terms
polyester; PCDT; poly-1,4-cyclohexylene-dimethylene terephthalate
Risks
- Burns slowly and forms drops.
- Resistant to sunlight.
Physical and Chemical Properties
For 200 series:
- Insoluble in acids and alkali.
- May shrink in hot water and in chlorinated dry cleaning solvents.
- Fiber is smooth. Cross section is circular.
- Tenacity = 2.5-3.0 g/denier
- Elongation = 24-34%
- Moisture regain = 0.4%
| Melting Point | 290-295 C |
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| Density | 1.22-1.23 G,ml |
Resources and Citations
° Kodak: History
- Marjory L. Joseph, Introductory Textile Science, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Fort Worth, TX, 1986
- Identification of Textile Materials, The Textile Institute, Manchester, England, 1985
- Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996 Comment: production discontinued in 1993
- J.Gordon Cook, Handbook of Textile Fibres:II Man-made Fibres, Merrow Publishing Co. , Durham, England
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 626
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 5329