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Banana Fibers / Abaca Fibers
Banana Fibers / Abaca Fibers Synonyms:
- Banana fibers, abaca fibers, musa textilis, abaca- banana fiber, manila hemp
Banana Fibers / Abaca Fibers Designations:
- Chemical Name: Musa textils
Banana Fibers / Abaca Fibers Description:
- Banana / abaca fibers come from the banana variety Musa textils, which is commonly known as abaca. The abaca-banana tree, whose leaves are held on a pseudo trunk with extremely long, fiber-reinforced and interwoven leaf stems. They have a high Tensile Strength and resist rot. Historically they have been used to make rope. They are environment friendly.
Banana Fibers / Abaca Fibers Chemical Properties Available:
- Banana Fibers / Abaca Fibers Nominal Physical Properties Available: Length: 1.5 to 2.7 meters (5 to 9 feet) long
Banana Fibers / Abaca Fibers Typical Applications:
- A promising new application is in a composite consisting of banana fibers in a polypropylene matrix. The automotive industry has started using this composite in exterior components of a passenger car.
- Also used in manufacturing rope, handloom weaving, air filters, coffee filters, etc.
Banana Fibers / Abaca Fibers Packaging:
- Bobbins. For further information on packaging options contact READE.
Banana Fibers / Abaca Fibers TSCA (SARA Title III) Status:
- Unknown. For further information please call the E.P.A. at 1.202.554.1404
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