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What is the minimum percentage of acrylonitrile monomer required for a fiber to be called 'acrylic' in the US?
What is the minimum percentage of acrylonitrile monomer required for a fiber to be called 'acrylic' in the US?
- 40%
- 85% (correct)
- 20%
- 60%
What are typical comonomers used in acrylic fibers?
What are typical comonomers used in acrylic fibers?
- Vinyl acetate or methyl acrylate (correct)
- Polyethylene or polypropylene
- Nylon-6,6 or polyester
- Rayon or spandex
Which company created the first acrylic fibers and trademarked them under the name Orlon?
Which company created the first acrylic fibers and trademarked them under the name Orlon?
- ExxonMobil
- BASF
- DuPont (correct)
- Dow Chemical Company
What is modacrylic, a modified acrylic fiber, required to contain at least and at most in terms of acrylonitrile content?
What is modacrylic, a modified acrylic fiber, required to contain at least and at most in terms of acrylonitrile content?
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How is the polymer for acrylic fiber formed?
How is the polymer for acrylic fiber formed?
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