Polyvinylidene chloride fiber

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Description

A manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is any long chain synthetic polymer composed of at least 80% by weight of vinylidene chloride units (Federal Trade Commission definition). The generic name for PVDC fibers is Saran fiber.

Synonyms and Related Terms

PVDC; polyvinylidene chloride fibre; poly(vinylidene chloride) fiber; saran film; Diurit; Pe Ce 120 [Casella Farbwerke, Germany]

FTIR

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SEM

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SEM

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Risks

Combustible but self-extinguishing. May release acids when heated.

Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Burns with green flame producing pungent odor and evolving HCl.
  • Turns yellow or brown when exposed to alkalis.

Resources and Citations

  • Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990
  • F. Kidd, Brushmaking Materials, British Brush Manufacturers, London, 1957