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Sigma-Aldrich

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

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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