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[[[SliderGallery rightalign|AcrilanTestfabrics.jpg~FTIR|acrilan300m.jpg~SEM]]] | [[[SliderGallery rightalign|AcrilanTestfabrics.jpg~FTIR|acrilan300m.jpg~SEM]]] | ||
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| − | + | Solutia [http://domino.solutia.com/solutia/smsdslib.nsf/ee3478c317b62b53062566ba006e41b7/abbd4da07e6832370625686d0076c3a1/$FILE/English.pdf MSDS] | |
| − | + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | |
| − | + | * Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide, ethylene carbonate, and nitriles. | |
| + | * Insoluble in ethanol, acetone, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, and ligroin. | ||
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== Comparisons == | == Comparisons == | ||
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[[media:download_file_46.pdf|Properties of Synthetic Fibers]] | [[media:download_file_46.pdf|Properties of Synthetic Fibers]] | ||
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| + | * Solutia: [http://www.acrilan.com/pages/index.html Acrilan® fiber] | ||
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 | ||
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* Meredith Montague, contributed information, 1998 | * Meredith Montague, contributed information, 1998 | ||
| − | * | + | * Solutia Inc. (formerly Monsanto Fibers) Website: [http://www.thesmartyarns.com/ Link] |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Revision as of 09:07, 24 April 2022
Description
[Solutia, Inc.] A registered trademark for an acrylonitrile-vinyl acetate copolymer fiber that is commonly used in textiles. Acrilan® was first produced in 1949 by Chemstrand Corp. After slight changes in the formulation and manufacturing procedures, Acrilan® was commercially manufactured in 1954. It is an Acrylic fiber copolymerized with less than 15% vinyl acetate groups. Acrilans are noted for softness, strength and wrinkle-resistant properties. Acrilan® is used for clothing, carpets, drapes, upholstery and laminates.
Risks
Solutia MSDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide, ethylene carbonate, and nitriles.
- Insoluble in ethanol, acetone, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, and ligroin.
Additional Information
Comparisons
Properties of Synthetic Fibers
Resources and Citations
- Solutia: Acrilan® fiber
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971
- Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996
- Rosalie Rosso King, Textile Identification, Conservation, and Preservation, Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ, 1985
- Meredith Montague, contributed information, 1998
- Solutia Inc. (formerly Monsanto Fibers) Website: Link