Polyvinyl Alcohol

Application Notes

Polyvinyl alcohol is the raw material to make polymers. Polyvinyl alcohol is used as a emulsion polymerization aid, as protective colloid, to make polyvinyl acetate dispersions.

Usage Statement

Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.

Key Applications

Emulsion polymerization aid | Protective colloid

SKU	02151938-CF
Alternate Names	PVA; Ethenol Homopolymer; Elvanol; Gelvatols
Application Notes	Polyvinyl alcohol is the raw material to make polymers. Polyvinyl alcohol is used as a emulsion polymerization aid, as protective colloid, to make polyvinyl acetate dispersions.
Base Catalog Number	151938
Boiling Point	644° F at 760 mm Hg approximately (NTP, 1992)
CAS #	9002-89-5
Density	1.329 (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	175° F (NTP, 1992)
Format	Powder
Melting Point	442° F (decomposes) (NTP, 1992)
Molecular Weight	~22,000
Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter
pH	5,0 to 6,5 (4 % solution)
RTECS Number	TR8101000
Solubility	Soluble (NTP, 1992)
Usage Statement	Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Vapor Pressure	Negligible (NTP, 1992)