Chemicals and Drugs

Polyesters

Polymers of organic acids and alcohols, with ester linkages--usually polyethylene terephthalate; can be cured into hard plastic, films or tapes, or fibers which can be woven into fabrics, meshes or velours.

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Abstract

Polymers of organic acids and alcohols, with ester linkages--usually polyethylene terephthalate; can be cured into hard plastic, films or tapes, or fibers which can be woven into fabrics, meshes or velours.

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  • Polyester

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18 allowable subheadings

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

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Previous Indexing

  • Polymers (1966-1976)

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  1. D05.750w.728w
  2. D25.720w.728w
  3. J01.637.051.720w.728w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Polyesters. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011091. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011091
  2. Polyesters. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyester
  3. Polyesters. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q188245