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Poly(vinyl alcohol)

average Mw 13,000-23,000, 98% hydrolyzed

Synonym(s):

PVA

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Linear Formula:
[-CH2CHOH-]n
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
NACRES:
NA.23

form

powder or crystals

mol wt

average Mw 13,000-23,000

falling ball

3.5-4.5 cP, 4 % in H2O(20 °C)(lit.)

solubility

H2O: soluble

InChI

1S/C2H4O/c1-2-3/h2-3H,1H2

InChI key

IMROMDMJAWUWLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) is a vinyl based water soluble polymer that can be used as a non-ionic surface active agent. It can also be used as a biodegradable polymer and can be incorporated in adhesives, coatings, textiles, ceramics and cosmetics. Its properties include good transparency, chemical resistance, toughness and antielectrostatic properties.

Application

PVA can be used for a variety of applications such as:
  • a nanoparticle stabilizer for the surface modification of titanium surfaces
  • in the preparation of an electrolyte for supercapacitors
  • formation of a composite with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) for thin film devices and flexible electronics

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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Plastics Materials, 386-397 (1999)
Biodegradation of poly (vinyl alcohol) based materials
Chiellini E, et al.
Progress in Polymer Science, 28(6), 963-1014 (2003)
Gang Wang et al.
PloS one, 6(11), e27605-e27605 (2011-11-24)
Mucosal vaccination has been demonstrated to be an effective means of eliciting protective immunity against aerosol infections of foot and mouth disease virus (FMDV) and various approaches have been used to improve mucosal response to this pathogen. In this study
Roger F Falkenstern-Ge et al.
Journal of bronchology & interventional pulmonology, 20(1), 58-62 (2013-01-19)
Emphysema is a progressive and irreversible disease for which there is no cure to date. The patients experience debilitating shortness of breath with repetitive exacerbations and poor quality of daily life. At present, patients with severe emphysema have limited treatment
J H Seol et al.
Rhinology, 51(2), 137-142 (2013-05-15)
A number of different nasal packing materials are available for prevention of nasal bleeding after endoscopic sinus surgery. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) coated nasal packing is an expandable packing for use in rhinological surgery. This innovative surf- ace treatment helps to

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