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| Catalog Number | CI-HC-0204 |
| Product Name | Polyvinyl Alcohol |
| CAS | 9002-89-5 |
| Structure |  |
| Synonyms | Ethenol, homopolymer |
| Description | Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is a synthetic, water-soluble polymer made from the monomer vinyl alcohol. It is produced by the polymerization of vinyl acetate, which is a widely used starting material for various products. Once the vinyl acetate is polymerized, it is hydrolyzed to yield vinyl alcohol units, which are linked together by hydrogen bonds. |
| IUPAC Name | Ethenol |
| Canonical SMILES | C=CO |
| InChI | IMROMDMJAWUWLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI Key | InChI=1S/C2H4O/c1-2-3/h2-3H,1H2 |
| Density | 1.08 g/mL |
| Appearance | translucent, colorless or pale-yellow, odorless, and tasteless solid |
| Application | 1. Adhesives: Polyvinyl alcohol is an important component of adhesives due to its water-soluble nature, flexibility, and film-forming properties. 2. Textile industry: It is used as a sizing agent to add stiffness and smoothness to fabrics during their manufacture. 3. Paper industry: Polyvinyl alcohol is used as a paper coating agent to improve the paper's strength and water resistance. 4. Personal care products: It is used in the formulation of various personal care products, such as shampoos, conditioners, and lotions, due to its ability to impart emulsifying, thickening, and moisturizing properties. 5. Food industry: It is used as a thickener, stabilizer, and binder in the food industry to enhance the texture and shelf life of various products, such as sauces, salad dressings, and ice creams. 6. Medical industry: Polyvinyl alcohol is used as a component of various medical devices, such as contact lenses and surgical sponges, due to its biocompatibility and low toxicity. |
| Features And Benefits | 1. Provides strong film-forming ability 2. Enhances skin hydration 3. Improves skin texture and firmness 4. Increases product viscosity and stability 5. Has low irritation potential for sensitive skin. |
| pH | 3.5-7.0 (40g/l, H2O, 20 °C) |
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