Polyester Quiz

Who discovered Polyester plastic ?

• W.H. Carothers.

• James Dickson

• John Whinfield.

• Western Han dynasty

Polyester is composed of?

• Cellulose

• Cannabis plant

• Purified terephthalic acid (PTA)

• Monotheluene glycol (MEG)

Polyester Fabrics are slightly less absorbent.

• True

• False

Polyester Fibres are used to make-

• summer clothes

• blankets

• Textiles

How many years does polyester take to break down?

• 10-12

• 30-40

• 20-40

• 40-50

What compound does terephthalic acid combine with to produce polyester?

• Ethylene glycol

• Ethylene phenol

• Glyceraldehyde

• Ethyl acid

Plastic Bottles are made from_________.

• polyvinyl chloride

• Terylene

• Nylon

• Caprolactum

The most widely used polyester fibre is _____________.

• Nylon

• PET

• PCDT polyester

• Acrylic

Systemic name for PLA is

• Hydroxy ester

• Plastic

• 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid

• Adipic acid

Terylene is a polymer obtained from________and________.

• Ethylene Glycol and Glycerol

• Ethylene Glycol and Glyceraldehyde

• Ethylene Glycol and Terephthalic Acid

• None of the above