Polyethers : Long-chain glycols made from alkene oxides such as epoxyethane (ethene oxide). Used as intermediates in the production of polyurethanes, antistatic agents and emulsifying agents. (Chambers)
H. J. Porter (Chairman - Technical Committee), Dictionary of Fire Technology, The Institution of Fire Engineers, The Victory Press (Leicester) Ltd. 1979 UK. (Fr Tech - Brit) {81}