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Low-gloss acetal for auto exteriors.


What's said to be the first low-gloss black acetal acetal /ac·e·tal/ (as´e-t'l)
1. any of a class of organic compounds formed by combination of an aldehyde molecule and two alcohol molecules.

2.
 copolymer copolymer: see polymer.  for automotive exteriors has been developed by Ticona, Florence, Ky. Hostaform WR140LG copolymer has up to 80% lower gloss than standard uv-stabilized acetal. This specialty grade can provide 60[degrees] gloss less than 3%, and it undergoes relatively little appearance change after extended uv exposure and does not form a chalky residue residue n. in a will, the assets of the estate of a person who has died with a will (died testate) which are left after all specific gifts have been made. Typical language: "I leave the rest, residue and remainder [or just residue] of my estate to my grandchildren.  on the surface like many weatherable acetals. Besides auto exterior trim, it is targeted for outdoor sprinkler systems, recreational and all-terrain vehicles all-ter·rain vehicle  
n. Abbr. ATV
A small, open motor vehicle having one seat and three or more wheels fitted with large tires. It is designed chiefly for recreational use over roadless, rugged terrain.
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Title Annotation:KEEPING UP WITH: Materials
Publication:Plastics Technology
Date:Jan 1, 2007
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