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Cellulose acetate is a _______polymer.


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Cellulose acetate:

  1. Cellulose acetate is a semi synthetic polymer.
  2. Cellulose acetate is obtained by acetylation of cellulose (reaction of cellulose with acetic acid).
  3. It is known to be nonirritant, heat resistant, nontoxic, and relatively less hygroscopic in nature.
  4. It is used as film base in photography.
  5. It is also used as a frame material in eye glasses and synthetic fiber in playing cards.

Final answer: Cellulose acetate is a semi synthetic polymer.


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