Back أسيتات السليولوز Arabic Ацэтылцэлюлоза Byelorussian Acetátová vlákna Czech Celluloseacetat Danish Celluloseacetat German Celuloza acetato Esperanto Acetato de celulosa Spanish Atsetüültselluloos Estonian Selluloosa-asetaatti Finnish Acétate de cellulose French
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In biochemistry, cellulose acetate refers to any acetate ester of cellulose, usually cellulose diacetate. It was first prepared in 1865.[1][verification needed] A bioplastic, cellulose acetate is used as a film base in photography, as a component in some coatings, and as a frame material for eyeglasses;[2] it is also used as a synthetic fiber in the manufacture of cigarette filters and playing cards. In photographic film, cellulose acetate film replaced nitrate film in the 1950s, being far less flammable and cheaper to produce.
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