| CAS# | 9002-89-5 |
| FORMULA | (C2H4O)n |
| INS Number | 1203 |
| E Number | E1203 |
| Synonyms | Elvanol; Polyviol |
| GROUPS/USES | Adhesives & Sealants, Construction Chemicals, Finishing Compounds, Food Additives, Glass & Ceramics, Industrial Chemicals, Molding Compounds, Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals, Plastic, Resin & Rubber, Pulp & Paper, Surface Coatings, Textile Auxiliaries, Elastomers, Pigments |
| Markets | CASE – Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers, Chemical & Materials Manufacturing, Construction & Building Materials, Personal Care & Pharmaceutical, Pulp, Paper & Packaging, Surface Treatment – Fluids, Lubricants & Metalworking, Textiles |
FAQ’S
What is Polyvinyl alcohol?
Polyvinyl alcohol, a water-soluble synthetic polymer that is colorless, odorless, and biodegradable is used in a variety of industries.
What are the uses of Polyvinyl alcohol?
Polyvinyl alcohol as a moisture barrier film for food supplements and dry foods. It is used in papermaking, textile warp sizing, a variety of coatings, 3D printing, contact lenses, wound dressings, vascular stents, eye drops, and electrical materials.
What are the health risks of Polyvinyl alcohol?
Polyvinyl alcohol is generally considered non-toxic at low doses, but high doses can cause gastrointestinal distress or respiratory problems if inhaled as dust or aerosol.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Polyvinyl alcohol to users/customers for Adhesives & Sealants, Construction Chemicals, Glass & Ceramics, Industrial Chemicals, Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals, Plastic, Resin & Rubber, Pulp & Paper, Textile Auxiliaries.
Polyvinyl alcohol Specifications
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Purity | 91.5% min |
| Hydrolysis | 86.0-90.0 mole% |
| Viscosity | 44.0-56.0 mPa.s |
| Total Volatile | 5.0% max |
| Ash Content | 0.5% max |
| pH | 5-7 |
| Particle Size | 20mesh or 80mesh |
