Chemicals and Drugs

Nylons

Polymers where the main polymer chain comprises recurring amide groups. These compounds are generally formed from combinations of diamines, diacids, and amino acids and yield fibers, sheeting, or extruded forms used in textiles, gels, filters, sutures, contact lenses, and other biomaterials.

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Abstract

Polymers where the main polymer chain comprises recurring amide groups. These compounds are generally formed from combinations of diamines, diacids, and amino acids and yield fibers, sheeting, or extruded forms used in textiles, gels, filters, sutures, contact lenses, and other biomaterials.

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9 entry terms
  • Nylon
  • Polyamide
  • Polyamides
  • Dermalon
  • Ethilon
  • Supramid
  • Dermalons
  • Ethilons
  • Supramids

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16 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, analysis, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, toxicity.

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History Note

80; was NYLON in Cat D & J 1963-79

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  1. D05.750w.716w.392w
  2. D25.720w.716w.392w
  3. J01.637.051.720w.716w.392w
  4. J01.637.548w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Nylons. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009757. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009757
  2. Nylons. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nylon
  3. Nylons. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q177941