Preparation
Cellulose triacetate is prepared according to the following reaction:
Because cellulose triacetate has a high softening temperature, it must be processed in solution. A mixture of dichloromethane and methanol is a common solvent.
Cellulose triacetate sheeting and film have good gauge uniformity and good optical clarity. Cellulose triacetate products have good dimensional stability and resistance to water and have good folding endurance and burst strength. It is highly resistant to solvents such as acetone. Cellulose triacetate products have good heat resistance and a high dielectric constant.
