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.

See also Azlon fiber.

Physical and Chemical Properties

• Moisture regain = 4.5-5.5%;
• Tenacity = 3.5-4.5 g/denier
• Density = 1.22 g/ml

Risks

• Degraded by chlorine bleaches.
• Susceptible to heat damage and discoloration above 120 C.

Resources and Citations

• 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