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Poly(methyl vinyl ether-alt-maleic anhydride)

average Mw ~216,000, average Mn ~80,000

Synonym(s):

maleated copolymer, maleated polymer, maleic copolymer

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Linear Formula:
(C4H2O3 · C3H6O)n
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

form

powder

mol wt

average Mn ~80,000
average Mw ~216,000

impurities

<2% benzene

solubility

H2O: soluble (upon hydrolysis)
organic solvents: soluble

InChI

1S/C4H2O3.C3H6O/c5-3-1-2-4(6)7-3;1-3-4-2/h1-2H;3H,1H2,2H3

InChI key

UPBDXRPQPOWRKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Film former, dispersant, emulsifier, thickener, binder, flocculant and complexing agent.

Features and Benefits

Reacts with alcohols, amines and epoxides to form derivatives or cross-linked polymers. Readily derivatized. Forms iodine complex.

Physical form

Alternating copolymer.

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Carc. 1A - Eye Irrit. 2 - Muta. 1B - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT RE 2

Target Organs

Blood

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Lynette Zaidel et al.
American journal of dentistry, 24 Spec No A, 6A-13A (2012-01-06)
To evaluate the laboratory dentin occlusion efficacy and effects on dentin permeability of a new multi-benefit dentifrice in order to gain insight into the mechanism of action of a novel technology for dentin hypersensitivity relief based on a specially-designed silica
Zhou Chen et al.
The Chinese journal of dental research : the official journal of the Scientific Section of the Chinese Stomatological Association (CSA), 14(2), 95-103 (2012-02-10)
To investigate whether a standard dental prophylaxis followed by tooth brushing with an antibacterial dentifrice will affect the oral bacterial community, as determined by denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) combined with 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis. Twenty-four healthy adults were
Sebastian G Ciancio
Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995), 32(1), 70-76 (2011-04-06)
This review summarizes research that has assessed the effectiveness of various antimicrobial-containing dentifrices in preventing and/or reducing a number of oral health problems facing our patients today. The results of these studies indicate that, when compared with a conventional fluoride
Suru Mankodi et al.
American journal of dentistry, 24 Spec No A, 21A-27A (2012-01-06)
To investigate the efficacy of a dentifrice containing 0.3% triclosan, 2.0% PVM/MA copolymer, 0.243% sodium fluoride, and specially-designed silica in controlling established dental plaque and gingivitis. Qualifying adult male and female subjects from the West Palm Beach, Florida area were
Christina L Burnett et al.
International journal of toxicology, 30(5 Suppl), 128S-144S (2011-11-30)
Polyvinyl methyl ether/maleic acid (PVM/MA) copolymer, and its related salts and esters, are used in cosmetics, mainly as binders, film formers, and hair fixatives. Animal and human data relevant to the use of these ingredients in cosmetic products were reviewed

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