Synonyms:
polyvinyl alcohol; PVOH; PVA; acetic acid ethenyl ester, polymer with ethanol

Description:
White granular odorless powder. Hygroscopic. Partially hydrolyzed.

Degree of hydrolysis, mole % 87.50±1.50
4% Solution viscosity, cP 14.00±1.00
Water solubility, grams/liter soluble in hot water
Bulk density, grams per milliliter 0.61-0.67
Bulk density, pounds per cubic foot 40
Boiling point decomposes
Flash point (closed cup) not applicable
Melting point 230-240 °C (decomposition begins below
the melting point)

Polyvinyl alcohol is used in a wide variety of applications. Important end-use markets for PVOH include textiles, adhesives, paper, building products, and specialty applications.

Water solubility, grams/liter
Density, grams per milliliter
Pounds per gallon
Boiling point
Flash point (closed cup)
Freezing point

Product Uses

Regulatory Numbers
Index Number:  No number assigned. This product is not regulated under this code.
EINECS Number:  No number assigned. This product is not regulated under this code.
UN Number:  No number assigned. This product is not regulated under this code.

Manufacturing Sites (only if a city is listed )
Region                                                City
North America                                   USA Calvert CityKY,
                                                             USA Pasadena, TX
Europe
Asia

Packaging
Bulk, Bags, Supersacks

Other Information
Structure:
A segment of a typical Celvol 513 chain looks like this: