Polyester

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Material
polymer
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Dacron
gptkb:Terylene
gptkb:Mylar
gptkb:PET
gptkbp:category plastics
polymers
synthetic fibers
fibers
thermoplastics
gptkbp:chemicalFormula ester functional group
gptkbp:color can be dyed
gptkbp:combines gptkb:viscose
cotton
wool
gptkbp:commercialUse 1940s
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Wallace_Carothers
gptkbp:environmentalImpact non-biodegradable
microplastic pollution
gptkbp:flammability melts and burns
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Polyester
gptkbp:mainProducer gptkb:China
gptkb:India
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:meltingPoint about 250°C
gptkbp:producedBy polycondensation
transesterification
gptkbp:property gptkb:plastic
durable
quick drying
resistant to abrasion
resistant to mildew
resistant to shrinking
resistant to stretching
gptkbp:reusable yes
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
gptkbp:texture smooth
silky
gptkbp:type gptkb:polyethylene_terephthalate
polybutylene terephthalate
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:clothing
films
textiles
insulation
bottles
upholstery
industrial fabrics
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:clothing
gptkb:deity
gptkb:silk
gptkb:textile_industry
gptkb:marina
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4