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Poly(vinyl alcohol)

average Mw 31,000-50,000, 87-89% hydrolyzed

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

Quality Level

200

form

crystalline powder
crystals or granules
powder

mol wt

average Mw 31,000-50,000

falling ball

5.2-6.2 cP, 4 % in H2O(20 °C)(lit.)

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 anti-electrostatic properties.

Application

PVA can be used in the preparation of microspheres which can be further used as biodegradable microcarriers.

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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Poly (D, L lactic-co-glycolic acid) microspheres as biodegradable microcarriers for pluripotent stem cells
Newman KD and McBurney MW
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