414093
Poly(vinyl alcohol-co-ethylene)
ethylene 32 mol %
Synonym(s):
PVA-co-PE
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Linear Formula:
(CH2CH2)x[CH2CH(OH)]y
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23
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form
pellets
melt index
3.8 g/10 min (210°C)
composition
ethylene, 32 mol %
hardness
100 (Rockwell M, ASTM D 785)
impurities
<0.7% polymerized vinyl acetate
transition temp
Tm 183 °C (DSC peak)
Tg 69 °C
solubility
DMSO, water/n-propanol (1:1), and phenol: soluble
density
1.19 g/mL at 25 °C
SMILES string
C=C.OC=C
InChI
1S/C2H4O.C2H4/c1-2-3;1-2/h2-3H,1H2;1-2H2
InChI key
UFRKOOWSQGXVKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Poly(vinyl alcohol-co-ethylene) (PVA-co-PE) is a hydrophilic biocompatible polymer that has a non-toxic nature. It has high tensile strength and good film forming ability that make it useful in the food packaging industry.
Application
PVA-co-PE can be used as a membrane in a variety of applications like filtration, biosensor and food sensors. It can also be used as a nanoporous membrane, which can potentially be used as a separator in energy vehicles and lithium ion batteries.
Other Notes
Maximum working temperature 240°C
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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