Polyvinyl alcohol – PVA

500g

Product Properties:
Product Name: Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)
Brand: Loba Chemie
Grade: For Synthesis
CAS No.: 9002-89-5
Molecular Formula: (C₂H₄O)ₙ
Molecular Weight: ~115,000 (average)

Description
Polyvinyl alcohol is a water-soluble synthetic polymer supplied as colorless translucent granules. It exhibits excellent film-forming, emulsifying, and adhesive properties, making it suitable for laboratory synthesis and industrial formulations.

Key Details:

Physical State: Solid (granular)
Colour: Colourless / translucent
Odour: Mild
Degree of Hydrolysis: 98–99%
Degree of Polymerization: 1700–1800

Specifications:
pH (0.2% solution): 5 – 7
Viscosity (4% solution): 25 – 32 cps
Ash Content: ≤ 0.7%
Volatile Matter: ≤ 5%
Density: ~1.269 g/cm³

Handling:
Avoid dust formation and inhalation
Use PPE: gloves, goggles, lab coat
Handle in well-ventilated area

Storage:
Store in tightly closed container
Keep in cool, dry, well-ventilated area
Shelf Life: ~60 months under proper storage.