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Poly(vinyl alcohol)
Mw 13,000-23,000, 87-89% hydrolyzed
Synonym(s):
PVA
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About This Item
Linear Formula:
[-CH2CHOH-]n
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
NACRES:
NA.23
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form
crystalline powder
crystals or granules
powder
mol wt
Mw 13,000-23,000
falling ball
3.5-4.5 cP, 4 % in H2O(20 °C)(lit.)
InChI
1S/C2H4O/c1-2-3/h2-3H,1H2
InChI key
IMROMDMJAWUWLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Polyvinyl alcohol(PVA) is a linear hydrophilicsynthetic polymer with a monoclinic crystal structure. It can be synthesized via the polymerization of vinyl esters orethers, with subsequent saponification or transesterification. Due to itsexcellent physical and chemical properties, PVA has been widely used inadhesives, fibers, paper industry, drug delivery, and tissue engineering.
Application
PVA is used as a biological reagent to test the dispersion of zinc oxide nanoparticles. PVA has been evaluated as an effective protein resistant material.2 It may be used to stabilize gold colloids of diameter 3-8nm.
Poly(vinyl alcohol) can be used as a secondary template in the synthesis of mesoporous zeolites.
It can be used to prepare a hydrogel template to produce homogeneous microparticles for sustained drug release. PVA is used as a stabilizer in micro-particle preparation due to its high tensile strength and flexibility.
It can be used to prepare a hydrogel template to produce homogeneous microparticles for sustained drug release. PVA is used as a stabilizer in micro-particle preparation due to its high tensile strength and flexibility.
Features and Benefits
- Good mechanical and chemical stability
- Non-toxic
- Tunable hydrophilicity
- Resistance to solvents Capable of forming films
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
No data available
Flash Point(C)
No data available
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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