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Mini Fibers ACRYLIC FIBERS Uncrimped

Mini Fibers ACRYLIC FIBERS Uncrimped is a manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is a long-chain synthetic polymer composed of at least 85% by weight of acrylonitrile units, and no more than 15% by weight of vinyl acetate.

Reinforcement Material: Acrylic

Reinforcement Form: Uncrimped Fiber

Features: Acid Resistant, Alkali Resistant, Solvent Resistant

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Features

Good resistance to acids, except nitric. Good resistance to organic solvents and weak alkalis. Easily dispersed in aqueous and non-aqueous systems. Surface treatment to aid dispersion applied as required.  Sticks at 221-232oC/ 430-450oF. Shrinks into a mass at 240oC/ 464oF. Does not melt.

Applications & Uses

Applications

Short cut Acrylic fibers are used for reinforcement in high heat applications, and to create porosity and loft in nonwovens.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Standard Filament Sizes15denier per filament
Shrinkage in Boiling Watermax. 6%
Breaking Tenacity2gpd
Initial Moisture Contentmax. 6%
Average Moisture Regain of Acrylic1 - 2.5%
Specific Gravity1.17g/cm3

Packaging & Availability

Package

Fiber is packaged in corrugated boxes with polyethylene liners