Poly(vinyl alcohol)
ALDRICH/363065 - Mw 150,000 (average), 99+% hydrolyzed
Synonym: PAA
CAS Number: 9002-89-5
MDL Number: MFCD00081922
Linear Formula: [-CH2CHOH-]n
Product Type: Chemical
| falling ball | 55-65 cP, 4 % in H2O(20 °C)(lit.) |
| form | crystalline powder |
| crystals | |
| InChI | 1S/C2H4O/c1-2-3/h2-3H,1H2 |
| InChI key | IMROMDMJAWUWLK-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mol wt | Mw 150,000 (average) |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| Application: | PVA can be used as a chelating agent in the synthesis of zirconium oxide nanopowder from zirconium hydroxide. It can also be used as biopolymer which finds potential application in fiber based food packaging. |
| General description: | Poly(vinyl alcohol) 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 antielectrostatic properties. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 25, 500 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | No data available |
| Flash Point(C) | No data available |
| UNSPSC | 12352104 |

