Poly(vinyl alcohol)(PVA)
CAS No:9002-89-5Molecular StructureSamples
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Molecular Formula:C2H4O
Molecular Weight:44.05256
Density:1.08 g/ml at 25 °C
Physical Properties: Polyvinyl alcohol is a solid that can be in the form of white powder, flake, or flocculent; It contains many alcohol groups, has polarity, and can form hydrogen bonds with water, making it soluble in polar water; It is also soluble in hot hydroxyl containing solvents such as glycerol, phenol, etc; Insoluble in general organic solvents such as methanol, benzene, acetone, gasoline, etc.
Applications: Polyvinyl alcohol is a widely used water-soluble polymer that can be used as a fiber raw material. It is also widely used in the production of coatings, adhesives, paper processing agents, emulsifiers, dispersants, films, and   other products. Its application scope covers industries such as textiles, food, medicine, construction, wood processing, papermaking, printing, agriculture, steel, and polymer chemicals.