348406

Poly(vinyl alcohol)

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

• Synonym(s): PVA
• Linear Formula: [-CH₂CHOH-]_n
• CAS Number: 9002-89-5
• MDL number: MFCD00081922
• UNSPSC Code: 12352104
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• form: powder or crystals
• mol wt: average M_w 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

Description

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

Safety Information

• 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