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SHORT-CUT ACRYLIC (PAN) FIBERS FOR SPECIALTY PAPERS AND
WET-LAID / AIR-LAID NONWOVENS |
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■ Superior
to Polyester, Polypropylene and Cotton In Rapid Liquid Transport
Capability
■ Outstanding
Resistance to Water, Chemicals, Heat, Micro-Organisms and Ultraviolet
Light.
■ Lower
Specific Gravity Provides Higher Coverage /Pound.
■ Applications
Include:
□ Water
Filtration Media
□ Industrial
Wipes
□ Household
Absorbent Wipes
□ Dry
Wipes
□ Cosmetic
Scrub Pads
□ Battery
Separators
■ Good dispersion for
wet-laid papers. Special water dispersable finishes
available.
■ Fiber
is packaged in 150-250 pound cardboard boxes with polyethylene liners. Special
packaging, including pulpable bags available.
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TYPICAL PROPERTIES
OF SHORT-CUT
ACRYLIC (PAN
COPOLYMER) FIBERS |
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Property
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Units
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Typical
Values
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Denier
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g
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0.8, 1.5, 3.0, 5.0,
15
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Cut
Length
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mm
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0.5 - 25 (Precision
Cut)
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Crimps /
cm
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0 (Except 15 denier,
crimped)
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Specific
Gravity
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1.17
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Tensile
Strength
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KSI
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30-50
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Tenacity
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g/den
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2.5-3.2
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Modulus
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MSI
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0.70-
0.85
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Elongation at
Break
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%
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25-40
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Moisture Regain (23o
C, 65 % RH) |
%
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1.0-1.5
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Shrinkage at 180o
C
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%
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10
-15
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Sticking
Temperature |
oC
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220-230
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Melting
Temperature |
oC
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Does Not
Melt
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Resistance to Mildew, Aging,
Sunlight
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Excellent
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Effects of Acids and
Alkalis
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Degrades in strong
alkalis
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