Acrilan
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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.
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