Chinon
Description
[Toyobo Co., Japan] A brand name for a regenerated protein copolymerized with acrylic resin. Chinon® contains about 70% acrylonitrile units and 30% protein units. It is lightweight with a silky texture and good colorfastness. Chinon® is used for clothing, bedding and household articles. It can be machine washed in cold water, but not heat dried.
Other Properties
Moisture regain = 4.5-5.5%; Tenacity = 3.5-4.5 g/denier
| Density | 1.22 |
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Hazards and Safety
Degraded by chlorine bleaches. Susceptible to heat damage and discoloration above 120 C.
Additional Information
M. Joseph, Introductory Textile Science, Holt Reinhold & Winston, Fort Worth, 1986
Authority
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 64
- Rosalie Rosso King, Textile Identification, Conservation, and Preservation, Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ, 1985
- Marjory L. Joseph, Introductory Textile Science, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Fort Worth, TX, 1986
- Website address 1 Comment: www.toyobo.co.jp/e/seihin/pn/chinon/process.htm