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Poly(vinyl alcohol-co-ethylene)

Name: Poly(vinyl alcohol-<I>co</I>-ethylene)
Brand: ALDRICH

ethylene 32 mol %

Synonym(s):

PVA-co-PE

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About This Item

Linear Formula:

(CH₂CH₂)_x[CH₂CH(OH)]_y

CAS Number:

25067-34-9

NACRES:

NA.23

PubChem Substance ID:

24865892

UNSPSC Code:

12162002

MDL number:

MFCD00197931

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Properties

form

pellets

Quality Segment

100

melt index

3.8 g/10 min (210°C)

composition

ethylene, 32 mol %

hardness

100 (Rockwell M, ASTM D 785)

impurities

<0.7% polymerized vinyl acetate

transition temp

T_m 183 °C (DSC peak), T_g 69 °C

density

1.19 g/mL at 25 °C

SMILES string

C=C.OC=C

InChI

1S/C2H4O.C2H4/c1-2-3;1-2/h2-3H,1H2;1-2H2

InChI key

UFRKOOWSQGXVKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Poly(vinyl alcohol-co-ethylene) (PVA-co-PE) is a hydrophilic biocompatible polymer that has a non-toxic nature. It has high tensile strength and good film forming ability that make it useful in the food packaging industry.

Application

PVA-co-PE can be used as a membrane in a variety of applications like filtration, biosensor and food sensors. It can also be used as a nanoporous membrane, which can potentially be used as a separator in energy vehicles and lithium ion batteries.

Other Notes

Maximum working temperature 240°C

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

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