Accetate

Acetate originated in Europe. Acetate is also called regular or

secondary acetate.

Acetate fibers are dry spun. The solution is forced through the
spinneret into an air section chamber where the fibers are
formed as the solvent evaporates in a heated environment.
Production
Wood pulp and cotton linters are mixed with glacial acetic,
acetic anhydride and a catalyst. The above is allowed to
precipitate as flakes. The flakes are dissolved in acetone and
the solution is ready for extrusion through the spinneret.

Triaccetate Production
Triacetate is manufactured from the same raw material as
secondary acetate but the spinning solution is made by
dissolving the dried flakes in methylene chloride instead of
acetone (as in case of acetate). It is marketed under the name
Arnel.

Properties Acetate
1. Shape

2. Lustre

Triacetate
Shape can be
controlled by the
manufacturer.
can be controlled from
bright to dull.

Low

Good

less than
cotton

Fairly low.

Good

Good

3. Resiliency

4. Moisture
Absorption

5.
Dimensional
Stability

6. Resistance to acids

Both have good

resistance to acids.

7. Alkalis

Good resistance to
dilute alkalis.
Loss of

Has

8. Sunlight

commonly used for making nail polish removers.