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Linear Formula:
[-CH2CHOH-]n
CAS Number:
NACRES:
NA.23
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
MDL number:
form
crystalline powder, crystals or granules, powder
mol wt
average Mw 31,000-50,000
falling ball
5.2-6.2 cP, 4 % in H2O(20 °C)(lit.)
InChI
1S/C2H4O/c1-2-3/h2-3H,1H2
InChI key
IMROMDMJAWUWLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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.
Application
PVA can be used in the preparation of microspheres which can be further used as biodegradable microcarriers.
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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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Global Trade Item Number
| SKU | GTIN |
|---|---|
| 363073-500G | 04061831824971 |
| 363073-1KG | 04061826750797 |
| 363073-25G | 04061831824964 |