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PP FIBER [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-09-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- polypropylene fibre
1, record 1, English, polypropylene%20fibre
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- polypropylene fiber 2, record 1, English, polypropylene%20fiber
correct
- PP fiber 3, record 1, English, PP%20fiber
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A manmade olefin fiber made from polymers or copolymers of propylene (a petroleum derivative; C3H6) and ... produced via meltspinning. 3, record 1, English, - polypropylene%20fibre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Due to its high resistance to mechanical abuse and chemical attack, PP fibers often are used in geotextiles, carpet, automotive, upholstery, filtration, protective clothing, and industrial applications. 3, record 1, English, - polypropylene%20fibre
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fibre de polypropylène
1, record 1, French, fibre%20de%20polypropyl%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fibre chimique synthétique obtenue par polymérisation, formée de macromolécules linéaires saturées d'hydrocarbures aliphatiques dont un carbone sur deux porte une ramification méthyle en disposition isotactique et sans substitutions ultérieures. 1, record 1, French, - fibre%20de%20polypropyl%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fibre de polypropylène est une fibre d'oléfine fabriquée à partir de polymères et de copolymères de propylène. La fibre de polypropylène est obtenue par le filage en fusion du polymère. De minime densité, elle peut flotter. C'est une fibre très résistante et est utilisée dans de nombreuses applications textiles (tissus à velours, tissus méchés, sous-vêtements, vêtements de sport, tapis, etc.). Elle est aussi employée dans le domaine industriel (film pour emballage, tissu pour filtres, vêtements de protection, etc.). 2, record 1, French, - fibre%20de%20polypropyl%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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