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Poly(methyl vinyl ether-alt-maleic anhydride)

average Mw ~216,000, average Mn ~80,000

Synonym(s):

maleated copolymer, maleated polymer, maleic copolymer

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Linear Formula:
(C4H2O3 · C3H6O)n
CAS Number:
9011-16-9
MDL number:
MFCD00134013
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
329756129
NACRES:
NA.23

form

powder

Quality Level

100

mol wt

average Mn ~80,000
average Mw ~216,000

impurities

<2% benzene

solubility

H2O: soluble (upon hydrolysis)
organic solvents: soluble

InChI

1S/C4H2O3.C3H6O/c5-3-1-2-4(6)7-3;1-3-4-2/h1-2H;3H,1H2,2H3

InChI key

UPBDXRPQPOWRKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Film former, dispersant, emulsifier, thickener, binder, flocculant and complexing agent.

Features and Benefits

Reacts with alcohols, amines and epoxides to form derivatives or cross-linked polymers. Readily derivatized. Forms iodine complex.

Physical form

Alternating copolymer.

Pictograms

Health hazardExclamation mark
GHS08,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H340,H350,H373

Hazard Classifications

Carc. 1A - Eye Irrit. 2 - Muta. 1B - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT RE 2

Target Organs

Blood

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Suru Mankodi et al.
American journal of dentistry, 24 Spec No A, 21A-27A (2012-01-06)
To investigate the efficacy of a dentifrice containing 0.3% triclosan, 2.0% PVM/MA copolymer, 0.243% sodium fluoride, and specially-designed silica in controlling established dental plaque and gingivitis. Qualifying adult male and female subjects from the West Palm Beach, Florida area were
Sebastian G Ciancio
Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995), 32(1), 70-76 (2011-04-06)
This review summarizes research that has assessed the effectiveness of various antimicrobial-containing dentifrices in preventing and/or reducing a number of oral health problems facing our patients today. The results of these studies indicate that, when compared with a conventional fluoride
R M Khashaba et al.
International endodontic journal, 44(4), 342-352 (2011-01-29)
To evaluate the histopathologic biocompatibility of two new calcium phosphate-based sealers (CPS-1 & CPS-2) with a commercially available calcium hydroxide-based sealer (Acroseal). Polyethylene tubes were filled with freshly mixed sealers and implanted subcutaneously in the dorsal connective tissue of rats.
Elisa Elizondo et al.
Pharmaceutical research, 28(2), 309-321 (2010-12-03)
To investigate, for the first time, the viability of compressed antisolvent methodologies for the preparation of drug-loaded particles of the biodegradable and bioadhesive polymer poly (methyl vinyl ether-co-maleic anhydride) (PVM/MA), utilizing gentamicin (Gm) as a model drug. Precipitation with a
Akikazu Sakudo et al.
Neuroscience letters, 494(3), 237-239 (2011-03-17)
Borna disease virus (BDV) is a noncytolytic, neurotrophic virus that infects a range of vertebrates, including all warm-blooded animals and possibly humans. Although BDV infections are thought to cause neurological disorders, evidence of the presence of the virus in tissues
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