Cellulose acetate

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
polymer
gptkbp:biodegradable partially
gptkbp:CASNumber 9004-35-7
gptkbp:color white
gptkbp:commercialUse early 20th century
gptkbp:derivedFrom cellulose
gptkbp:discoveredIn 19th century
gptkbp:flammability less flammable than celluloid
gptkbp:hasMolecularFormula [C6H7O2(OOCCH3)3]n
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cellulose acetate
gptkbp:isSolubleIn gptkb:water
gptkb:acetone
ethyl acetate
gptkbp:meltingPoint 230–260 °C
gptkbp:producedBy acetylation of cellulose
gptkbp:replacedBy celluloid in film
gptkbp:usedFor photographic film
adhesives
coatings
membranes
textile fibers
eyeglass frames
cigarette filters
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:board_game
magnetic tape
toys
medical devices
fabrics
buttons
synthetic fibers
filters
packaging
bookbinding
tool handles
photographic negatives
paints
yarn
protective coatings
transparencies
inks
motion picture film
artificial silk
plastic films
audio tape
pen barrels
coating for wires
lacquers
overhead projector transparencies
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Eastman_Chemical
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6