2007-03-01 09:22:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Environment
Acrylic fibers are synthetic fibers made from a polymer with a weight average molecular weight of ~100,000. To be called acrylic in the U.S., the polymer must contain at least 85% acrylonitrilemonomer. Typical comonomers are vinyl acetate or methyl acrylate.
2007-03-01 09:28:20 · answer #1 · answered by Joseph 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acrylic resins are made from the emulsion polymerization of methyl methacrylate. Peroxide catalysts are used in the process. The acrylic resin can be turned into sheets, tubes, etc. or made into fibers. Acrylic resins are similar to polystyrene in that they are thermoplastics - plastic items that can be melted. The other type is thermoset resins. These will not melt. They include urethanes, epoxies and polyester (fiberglass) resins.
2007-03-01 18:28:10 · answer #2 · answered by Flyboy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acrylic is a plastic, which means its made from oil.
2007-03-01 17:28:16 · answer #3 · answered by smoothie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acrylic is a polymer resin plastic and can be produced as fibres, sheets or large blocks for moulding.
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http://www.fibersource.com/f-tutor/acrylic.htm
2007-03-01 18:13:53 · answer #4 · answered by Jules G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
manmade item which washes well but makes the wearer sweat and smell therefore little better than nylon
2007-03-01 17:26:23 · answer #5 · answered by Exterminator 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋