Polyvinyl Alcohol, Mw 72,000
Description
Product Description
Polyvinyl Alcohol, Mw 72,000
Application Notes
Polyvinyl Alcohol(PVA) is used as a tissue stabilizer or mounting media in histochemistry. PVA has been used as a preservative. PVA forms microgels in aqueous solution.
Usage Statement
Research Use Only (RUO). Ready for CE IVD labeling of clinical applications.
Key Applications
Tissue stabilizer||Preservative
Specifications
| SKU | 02151940-CF |
| Alternate Names | PVA; Ethenol Homopolymer; Elvanol; Gelvatols |
| Application Notes | Polyvinyl Alcohol(PVA) is used as a tissue stabilizer or mounting media in histochemistry. PVA has been used as a preservative. PVA forms microgels in aqueous solution. |
| Boiling Point | 644° F at 760 mm Hg approximately (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.329 (NTP, 1992) |
| Flash Point | 175° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Format | Crystalline powder |
| Applications | Tissue stabilizer||Preservative |
| MDL # | MFCD00081922 |
| Melting Point | 442° F (decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Molecular Weight | 44.053 g/mol |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter |
| pH | 5,0 to 6,5 (4 % solution) |
| Physical Appearance | Pale Yellow Crystalline Powder |
| Product Families Description | Polyvinyl alcohol |
| Product Overview | Polyvinyl Alcohol, Mw 72,000 |
| RTECS Number | TR8101000 |
| Solubility | Soluble (NTP, 1992) |
| Storage and Handling | Store at Room Temperature(15-30 °C). |
| Sulphated Ash | Ash: ≤0.5% |
| Usage Statement | Research Use Only (RUO). Ready for CE IVD labeling of clinical applications. |
| Vapor Pressure | Negligible (NTP, 1992) |