Question

Why do Nylon, Polyester and Acrylic catch fire easily?

Answer 1

nylon , polyester catch fire easilybe because they are very reactive and inflammable elements.

Answer 2

Answer:

• The cloth fabrics that are being talked about like acrylic, nylon and polyester are actually made up of raw materials that used petroleum products or are the by products of Petroleum.
• Hence the molecules of these products even after formation of a new compound like acrylic or nylon have certain amount of properties that they retain from its source for Petroleum.
• Since petroleum is highly ignitable and has an affinity for fire or heat similarly the molecules that are present in products retaining the properties will also have an affinity for fire ants can catch fire easily.