Title: Kodel® (Eastman-Kodak)
Literature References: Polyester staple and filament fiber. Prepn from dimethyl terephthalate and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol: Kibler et al., US 2901466 (1959 to Eastman-Kodak). Review and structure: R. W. Moncrieff, Man-Made Fibres (John Wiley, New York, 4th ed., 1963) pp 389-393.
Properties: Solid, mp 290-295°. Burns slowly. Sp gr 1.22. Fiber has good resistance to acids and alkalies. Treatment of fabric with trichloroethylene and methylene chloride causes it to shrink; boiling water and perchloroethylene induce slight shrinkage. Fabric has good crease resistance.
Melting point: mp 290-295° |