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363146

Poly(vinyl alcohol)

Mw 85,000-124,000, 99+% hydrolyzed

Synonym(s):

PVA

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

powder or crystals

mol wt

Mw 85,000-124,000

falling ball

28-32 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 useful industrial, medical and biomimetic material. PVA with high molecular weight is useful in preparing gel which possesses both high strength and modulus. Hence, it is used for the production of fibers, films or gels.

Application

  • Poly (vinyl alcohol) recent contributions to engineering and medicine: This article discusses the diverse applications of PVA in engineering and medical fields, emphasizing its versatility and potential in various domains (Feldman, 2020).
  • Chemical modification of poly (vinyl alcohol) in water: This study explores the chemical modification processes of PVA, enhancing its functional properties for advanced material applications (Awada & Daneault, 2015).
  • Crosslinked poly (vinyl alcohol) hydrogels for wound dressing applications: Reviews the use of PVA in creating hydrogel dressings for medical applications, demonstrating the material′s effectiveness in healing and treatment scenarios (Kamoun et al., 2015).
  • A review on mechanical and water absorption properties of polyvinyl alcohol based composites/films: This review focuses on the mechanical and water absorption properties of PVA composites, crucial for developing advanced materials in various scientific and industrial applications (Jain et al., 2017).
  • Properties and applications of polyvinyl alcohol, halloysite nanotubes and their nanocomposites: Analyzes the synthesis, properties, and applications of PVA-based nanocomposites, highlighting their significant potential in nanotechnology and material science (Gaaz et al., 2015).


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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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B D Price et al.
Physics in medicine and biology, 55(4), 1177-1188 (2010-01-29)
We have developed a novel phantom material: a solution of polyvinyl alcohol (PVAL) in ethanol and water, freeze-thawed to produce a solid yet elastically compressible gel. The x-ray attenuation and mechanical properties of these gels are compared with published measurements
Active chitosan/PVA films with anthocyanins from Brassica oleraceae (Red Cabbage) as Time-Temperature Indicators for application in intelligent food packaging
Pereira VA Jr, et al.
Food Hydrocolloids, 43, 180-188 (2015)
Design and development of papain-urea loaded PVA nanofibers for wound debridement
Shoba E, et al.
Royal Society of Chemistry Advances, 4(104), 60209-60215 (2014)



Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
363146-1KG04061831825053
363146-25G04061831825060
363146-500G04061831825077