Polyvinyl alcohol, MW ~72,000
Key Features and Details
Polyvinyl Alcohol, Mw 72,000
SYNONYMS: PVA; Ethenol Homopolymer; Elvanol; Gelvatols
CAS: #
9002-89-5
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: ~72,000
MDL No: MFCD00081922
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Polyvinyl Alcohol, Mw 72,000
Application Notes
Polyvinyl Alcohol(PVA) is used as a tissue stabilizer or mounting media in histochemistry. PVA has been used as a preservative. PVA forms microgels in aqueous solution.
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.
Key Applications
Tissue stabilizer | Preservative
SPECIFICATIONS
SKU: 02151940-CF
Base Catalog Number: 151940
Alternate Names: PVA; Ethenol Homopolymer; Elvanol; Gelvatols
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
: Crystalline powder
MDL No
: MFCD00081922
Melting Point
: 442° F (decomposes) (NTP, 1992)
Molecular Weight
: ~72,000
pH
: 5,0 to 6,5 (4Â % solution)
PPE
: Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter
RTECS No
: TR8101000
Solubility
: Soluble (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure
: Negligible (NTP, 1992)
