Question

What is polyester made up of

Answer 1

Polyester is made up of purified terephthalic acid (PTS) or its dimethyl ester dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) and monotheluene glycol (MEG). It holds 10% of the market share for all plastic materials, coming third in terms of popularity afterpolyethylene (33.5%) and polypropylene (19.5%).

Answer 2

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➣Polyester:

(i) Polyester (poly + ester) is made up of the repeating units of a chemical called an ester.

(ii) Polyester is a manmade or synthetic fibre. Fabric made from this fibre does not get wrinkled easily, remains crisp and easy to wash. Example: shirts, pants, jacket, bed sheets, curtains, sarees, mouse-pad, etc.

(iii) Polyester is used to make ropes, fabrics for conveyor belt, cushioning and insulating material in pillow, etc.

(iv) Terrycot is made by mixing of two types of fibres terylene and cotton. Polycot, polywool, etc. are other fabrics that are made by the mixing of polyester with other natural fibres.

(v) PET is a very familiar form of polyester. It is used for making bottles, utensils, films, wires and many other useful products. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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