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363138

Poly(vinyl alcohol)

Mw 31,000-50,000, 98-99% hydrolyzed

Synonym(s):

PVA

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
[-CH2CHOH-]n
CAS Number:
NACRES:
NA.23
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
MDL number:

Product Name

Poly(vinyl alcohol), Mw 31,000-50,000, 98-99% hydrolyzed

form

powder

InChI

1S/C2H4O/c1-2-3/h2-3H,1H2

InChI key

IMROMDMJAWUWLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

mol wt

Mw 31,000-50,000

falling ball

5.4-6.5 cP, 4 % in H2O(20 °C)(lit.)

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Application

PVA can be used for a variety of applications such as:
  • a stabilizer in the synthesis of nanoparticles
  • preparation of biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles for biomedical applications
  • immobilization of glucose oxidase for the development of a biosensor

General description

Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) is a vinyl based water soluble polymer that can be used as a non-ionic surface active agent. It can also be used as a biodegradable polymer and can be incorporated in adhesives, coatings, textiles, ceramics and cosmetics. Its properties include good transparency, chemical resistance, toughness and anti-electrostatic properties.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

No data available

flash_point_c

No data available

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)


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