A class of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons of the general formula CnH2n and characterized by relatively great chemical activity. Ethylene, propylene and butenes are typical examples.
A Term Used To Describe Manufactured Fibres In Which The Fibre-forming Substance Is Any Long-chain Synthetic Polymer Composed Of At Least 85% By Weight Of Ethene (ethylene), Propane (propylene), Or Other Olefin Units. The Term Includes The Iso Generic Names Are Polypropylene And Polyethylene
an alkene hydrocarbon. The term obtained from olefiant gas, an early name for ethylene which mean "oil-forming".
Any of a series of aliphatic (open chain structure) unsaturated hydrocarbons containing a double bond and having the general formula CnH2n, including ethylene and propylene.
Olefins are aliphatic hydrocarbons with one or more double bonds along the chain. The lower olefins have short chains with only two, three or four carbons, and the simplest one is ethylene. The higher olefins have chains of up to 20 or more carbon atoms, and generally have the double bond between the first two carbons of the chain. These are termed the alpha olefins.
A common name for the class of compounds known as alkenes. Compounds that contain C=C double bonds.
A hydrocarbon containing one or more double bonds between carbon atoms. Also called alkene.
An alkene. An organic compound similar to an alkane, but containing at least one double bond. Olefins have the formula CnH2n. The simplest olefin is ethylene, C2H4.
any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon
A synthetic fiber used in carpet yarns. See also polypropylene, and solution dyed.
One of the least expensive of all rug fibers, Olefin is strong, durable, colorfast and resistant to wear and stains. It also won't fade or fuzz. With its soft, wool-like feel, Olefin is the predominant synthetic fiber used in machine-woven rugs. Predominantly made of machine-woven synthetic fiber.
(also known as polyolefin and polypropylene) - A manufactured fiber characterized by its light weight, high strength, and abrasion resistance. Olefin is also good at transporting moisture, creating a wicking action. End-uses include active wear apparel, rope, indoor-outdoor carpets, lawn furniture, and upholstery.
Man-made fibers derived from polypropylene or polyethylene.
(Herculon and Vectra). Another strong man-made fiber giving high resistance to abrasion and has a high stain resistance. It has a softer feel than nylon, good resistance to fading when solution dyed, very sensitive to heat.
Any of a class unsaturated hydrocarbons such as ethylene's having the general formula cuH2n. Polypropylene and polyethylene are both made of olefin fibers.
Man-made fiber known for its durability and color retention under a wide array of indoor and outdoor temperatures and conditions.
straight or branched-chain hydrocarbon with at least one unsaturated carbon-carbon bond. The petrochemical industry's highest volume product, ethylene, belongs to this family of molecules. Cracking processes produce such molecules in considerable quantity. The "O" in PONA stands for olefins.
(textiles) This includes the varieties polyethylene and polypropylene. A very light fibre, Olefin particularly resembles wool, it is soil resistant and is a good heat insulator.
A manufactured fiber in which the fiber forming substance is a long chain synthetic polymer composed of at least 85% by weight of ethylene, propylene or other olefin units. Go to top
Long-chained synthetic polymer composed of at least 85% by weight of ethylene, propylene or other olefin units; currently, only polypropylene has been produced in fiber form for carpet manufacture.
A polypropylene material used in many carpet styles and letypes today.......very tough and durable.
A man-made fiber from a hydrocarbon source. Admirable qualities are strength and stain resistance.
A synthetic fiber derived from a hydrocarbon source. Olefin is famous for its strength and stain resistance.
A man-made fiber characterized by its light weight, high strength, and abrasion resistance. Used in products such as furniture covers and draperies.
(material) Types of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons, including ethylene, propylene, and butene. They are the bases for such plastics as polypropylene and polyethylene.
Olefin is a manmade fiber composed of at least 85% by weight of ethylene, propylene, or other olefin units.
A manufactured fibre in which the fibre-forming substance is any long-chain synthetic polymer composed of at least 85% by mass of ethene (ethylene), propene (propylene), or other olefin units. The term includes the ISO generic names: polypropylene and polyethylene. (See alsoClassification Table, p.401.) Note.. The FTC generic name (U.S.A.) olefin excludes amorphous polyolefins listed under rubber 1.