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Chlorine-resistant spandex fibers

US4340527A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 14, 1981
Grant dateJul 20, 1982
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD01F6/70
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Spandex fiber made from a segmented polyurethane polymer is provided with improved resistance to chlorine-induced degradation, by the inclusion of finely divided zinc oxide particles having a purity of at least 99.4% dispersed in the fiber.

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