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Poly(vinyl alcohol-co-ethylene)

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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pellets

Quality Segment

melt index

3.8 g/10 min (210°C)

feature

hydrophilic

composition

ethylene, 32 mol %

hardness

100 (Rockwell M, ASTM D 785)

impurities

<0.7% polymerized vinyl acetate

transition temp

Tm 183 °C (DSC peak), Tg 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

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

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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