- Production:
- Polyvinyl alcohol can be obtained through the hydrolysis of vinyl acetate.
- Applications:
- Textile Industry: Polyvinyl alcohol can be used as a binder for textile dyes.
- Packaging: It can be used in the production of packaging materials.
Chemical and Physical Properties of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA 5/88 - 17/88 - 24/88):
- Chemical Formula: Variable (depending on the ratio of vinyl alcohol)
- Molecular Weight: Variable (depending on the ratio of vinyl alcohol)
- Physical State: White powder or granule
- Odor: Odorless
- Solubility: Soluble in water
- Hazard Symbols: Contact with skin and eyes may cause irritation.