[02151937-CF] CAS 9002-89-5 | Polyvinyl alcohol | MP bio
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02151937-CF | CAS 9002-89-5 | Polyvinyl alcohol | MPBIO
Key Features and Details
Polyvinyl Alcohol
| SKU | 02151937-CF |
| Alternate Names | PVA; Ethenol Homopolymer; Elvanol; Gelvatols |
| Application Notes | Polyvinyl alcohol is used for mounting cells on slides for detection of cell-surface antigens by immunofluorescence. It is useful as an anti-fading agent. It has various pharmaceuticle applications, In tablet coatings, for example, it protects the tablet from environmental humidity, in eye drops it moistens the eye, and in cell fermentation processes Polyvinyl Alcohol prevents bubble rupture to protect cells from shearing. It is used in textile sizing, adhesives, polymerization aids, and paper coatings. |
| Base Catalog Number | 151937 |
| Boiling Point | 644° F at 760 mm Hg approximately (NTP, 1992) |
| CAS # | 9002-89-5 |
| Density | 1.329 (NTP, 1992) |
| Flash Point | 175° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Format | Powder |
| Melting Point | 442° F (decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Molecular Formula | [-CH2CHOH-]n |
| Molecular Weight | 15,000 ave. |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter |
| pH | 5,0 to 6,5 (4 % solution) |
| RTECS Number | TR8101000 |
| Solubility | Soluble (NTP, 1992) |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical’s products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
| Vapor Pressure | Negligible (NTP, 1992) |
