Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) is a synthetic, biocompatible and toxicologically safe polymer.
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 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.
Key Applications: Anti-fading agent, Detection of cell-surface antigens, Surfactant, Embolization agent, Fixative
Product Type: Biochemicals
Density: 1.25-1.50 g/mL(Lit.)
Viscosity: 3.5 - 4.5 cps (4% aqueous solution)
Melting Point: Decomposes above 200°C(Lit.)
Presentation: Off-white Powder
Format: Powder
pH: 4.0 - 6.0 (4% aqueous solution)
Sulphated Ash: Ash: ≤ 0.7%
NOTES: Hydrolysis: 87.0 - 89.0%; Volatiles: ≤5.0%
Solubility: Soluble in water, add polyvinyl alcohol to cold or room temperature water with agitation over a period of about 2 minutes.
Storage & Handling: Store at Room Temperature(15-30°C.)