Poly(vinyl alcohol)
ALDRICH/363103 - average Mw 146,000-186,000, 87-89% hydrolyzed
Synonym: PVA
CAS Number: 9002-89-5
MDL Number: MFCD00081922
Linear Formula: [-CH2CHOH-]n
Product Type: Chemical
falling ball | 40-50 cP, 4 % in H2O(20 °C)(lit.) |
form | powder or crystals |
InChI | 1S/C2H4O/c1-2-3/h2-3H,1H2 |
InChI key | IMROMDMJAWUWLK-UHFFFAOYSA |
mol wt | average Mw 146,000-186,000 |
Application: | PVA can be used in the preparation of hydrogel templates for drug delivery applications. It can also be used in the development of organic memory systems. |
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. |
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 |