414093

Poly(vinyl alcohol-co-ethylene)

ethylene 32 mol %

• Synonym(s): PVA-co-PE
• Linear Formula: (CH₂CH₂)_x[CH₂CH(OH)]_y
• CAS Number: 25067-34-9
• MDL number: MFCD00197931
• UNSPSC Code: 12162002
• PubChem Substance ID: 24865892
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• 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: T_m 183 °C (DSC peak); T_g 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

Description

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

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)