POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
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CAS Number | UN/NA Number |
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none |
DOT Hazard Label | USCG CHRIS Code |
data unavailable | none |
NIOSH Pocket Guide | International Chem Safety Card |
none |
NFPA 704
Diamond | Hazard | Value | Description | |||||||||
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Health | 0 | No hazard beyond that of ordinary combustible material. | |||||||||
Flammability | 2 | Must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperatures before ignition can occur. | ||||||||||
Instability | 0 | Normally stable, even under fire conditions. | ||||||||||
Special |
(NFPA, 2010)
General Description
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Odorless white to cream-colored granules or powder. Pure aqueous solutions are neutral or faintly acid and subject to mold growth. pH (4% aqueous solution): 5-8. Strongly hydrophilic. (NTP, 1992)
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Hazard fields
include
special hazard alerts
air and water
reactions, fire hazards, health hazards, a reactivity profile, and
details about
reactive groups assignments
and
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Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
Water soluble.
Fire Hazard
This chemical is combustible. The dusts of this chemical are a slight explosion hazard when exposed to flame. (NTP, 1992)
Health Hazard
SYMPTOMS: Inhalation of the dust of this chemical may cause irritation of the nose and throat and cause coughing and chest discomfort if heated above 390°F. The dusts may also irritate the eyes. Implantation of this chemical into the breast has been associated with fibrosis.
ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: This compound may be harmful by ingestion and inhalation. It may cause irritation. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke, irritating fumes and toxic fumes of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. (NTP, 1992)
ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: This compound may be harmful by ingestion and inhalation. It may cause irritation. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke, irritating fumes and toxic fumes of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. (NTP, 1992)
Reactivity Profile
Mixtures of alcohols with concentrated sulfuric acid and strong hydrogen peroxide can cause explosions. Example: an explosion will occur if dimethylbenzylcarbinol is added to 90% hydrogen peroxide then acidified with concentrated sulfuric acid. Mixtures of ethyl alcohol with concentrated hydrogen peroxide form powerful explosives. Mixtures of hydrogen peroxide and 1-phenyl-2-methyl propyl alcohol tend to explode if acidified with 70% sulfuric acid [Chem. Eng. News 45(43):73. 1967; J, Org. Chem. 28:1893. 1963]. Alkyl hypochlorites are violently explosive. They are readily obtained by reacting hypochlorous acid and alcohols either in aqueous solution or mixed aqueous- carbon tetrachloride solutions. Chlorine plus alcohols would similarly yield alkyl hypochlorites. They decompose in the cold and explode on exposure to sunlight or heat. Tertiary hypochlorites are less unstable than secondary or primary hypochlorites [NFPA 491 M 1991]. Base-catalysed reactions of isocyanates with alcohols should be carried out in inert solvents. Such reactions in the absence of solvents often occur with explosive violence [Wischmeyer 1969].
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been known to react with the absorbent listed below. More info about absorbents, including situations to watch out for...
- Cellulose-Based Absorbents
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Response Recommendation fields
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Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
Firefighting
Fires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher. A water spray may also be used. (NTP, 1992)
Non-Fire Response
SMALL SPILLS AND LEAKAGE: If you spill this chemical, you should dampen the solid spill material with water, then transfer the dampened material to a suitable container. Use absorbent paper dampened with water to pick up any remaining material. Seal your contaminated clothing and the absorbent paper in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Wash all contaminated surfaces with a soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: You should store this chemical under ambient temperatures, and protect it from moisture and light. If possible, it would be prudent to store this compound under inert atmosphere. (NTP, 1992)
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: You should store this chemical under ambient temperatures, and protect it from moisture and light. If possible, it would be prudent to store this compound under inert atmosphere. (NTP, 1992)
Protective Clothing
RECOMMENDED RESPIRATOR: Where the neat test chemical is stored, weighed and diluted, wear an approved half face respirator equipped with an organic vapor/acid gas cartridge (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas and SO2) with a dust/mist filter. (NTP, 1992)
DuPont Tychem® Suit Fabrics
No information available.
First Aid
EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.
SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.
INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.
INGESTION: If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. (NTP, 1992)
SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.
INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.
INGESTION: If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. (NTP, 1992)
The
Physical Property fields
include properties such as vapor pressure and
boiling point, as well as explosive limits and
toxic exposure thresholds
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Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
Chemical Formula: |
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Flash Point:
175°F
(NTP, 1992)
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point:
442°F
(decomposes)
(NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure:
Negligible
(NTP, 1992)
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity:
1.329
(NTP, 1992)
- Denser than water; will sink
Boiling Point:
644°F
at 760 mmHg
approximately
(NTP, 1992)
Molecular Weight:
25000 to 300000
(NTP, 1992)
Water Solubility:
Soluble
(NTP, 1992)
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
No AEGL information available.ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)
No ERPG information available.PACs (Protective Action Criteria)
Chemical | PAC-1 | PAC-2 | PAC-3 |
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Polyvinyl alcohol (9002-89-5) | 24 mg/m3 | 270 mg/m3 | 1600 mg/m3 |
(DOE, 2024)
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This section provides a listing of alternate names for this chemical,
including trade names and synonyms.
- AH 17
- AIRVOL 103
- AIRVOL 107
- AIRVOL 107SF
- AIRVOL 125
- AIRVOL 125SF
- AIRVOL 165
- AIRVOL 165SF
- AIRVOL 321LA
- AIRVOL 325
- AIRVOL 325SF
- AIRVOL 350
- AIRVOL 350SF
- AIRVOL 425
- AIRVOL 53
- AIRVOL 710
- AIRVOL 803
- AIRVOL V 205
- AIRVOL WS 42
- AKWA TEARS
- ALCOTEX 17F-H
- ALCOTEX 72.5L
- ALCOTEX 75L
- ALCOTEX 88/05
- ALCOTEX 88/10
- ALCOTEX 99/10
- ALKOTEX
- ALVYL
- AQUARESERVE GP 02
- AQUARESERVE GP 48
- ARACET APV
- ARACET APV 120-88
- ARACET APV 50-92
- ARACET APV 50/88
- ATACTIC POLY(VINYL ALCOHOL)
- AX 300SN
- BANSUTA PX 25
- BF 24
- BOS 2-40
- BOVLON
- BOVLON EX
- BUNA 45/02
- BUNA 55/02
- BUNA 55/12
- C 10
- C 10 (VINYL POLYMER)
- C 17
- C 17S
- C 20
- C 20 (VINYL POLYMER)
- C 25
- CELLACELL 279
- CHEMTREND 39
- CIPOVIOL W 72
- CLARIA
- COVAL 9700
- COVOL
- COVOL 971
- CP 1210
- DENKA HV-D 400
- DENKA POVAL B 17
- DENKA POVAL B 17S
- DENKA POVAL G 05
- DENKA POVAL H 17
- DENKA POVAL H 24
- DENKA POVAL K 17
- DENKA POVAL K 17E
- DENKA POVAL K 24E
- DENKA SF 35
- DUSLO
- DUVIOL SP 2
- EG 40
- ELVANOL
- ELVANOL 50-42
- ELVANOL 51-05G
- ELVANOL 5105
- ELVANOL 52-22
- ELVANOL 52-22G
- ELVANOL 522-22
- ELVANOL 70-05
- ELVANOL 70-30
- ELVANOL 71-30
- ELVANOL 71-30G
- ELVANOL 71-31
- ELVANOL 72-60
- ELVANOL 73-125
- ELVANOL 73125G
- ELVANOL 90-50
- ELVANOL HV
- ELVANOL T 25
- ELVANOL T 66
- ENBRA OV
- EP 160
- ETHENOL, HOMOPOLYMER
- FG 05
- FIBEROL
- FIBRILBOND
- FLOPERM 665P
- GALVATOL 1-60
- GELUTOL
- GELVATOL
- GELVATOL 1-30
- GELVATOL 1-60
- GELVATOL 1-90
- GELVATOL 20-30
- GELVATOL 20-60
- GELVATOL 2060
- GELVATOL 2090
- GELVATOL 3-60
- GELVATOL 3-91
- GH 17
- GH 20
- GH 23
- GL 02
- GL 03
- GLO 5
- GM 14
- GOHSEFIMER 2000
- GOHSEFIMER L 5407
- GOHSEFIMER OKS 7514
- GOHSENOL
- GOHSENOL 172SS
- GOHSENOL AH 17
- GOHSENOL AH 22
- GOHSENOL AH 26
- GOHSENOL AL 06
- GOHSENOL C 500
- GOHSENOL EG 05
- GOHSENOL EG 25
- GOHSENOL EG 30
- GOHSENOL EG 40
- GOHSENOL GH
- GOHSENOL GH 05
- GOHSENOL GH 17
- GOHSENOL GH 17R
- GOHSENOL GH 20
- GOHSENOL GH 20M
- GOHSENOL GH 23
- GOHSENOL GL 02
- GOHSENOL GL 03
- GOHSENOL GL 05
- GOHSENOL GL 08
- GOHSENOL GL 50
- GOHSENOL GM 14
- GOHSENOL GM 94
- GOHSENOL KH 17
- GOHSENOL KL 05S
- GOHSENOL KZ 05
- GOHSENOL KZ 06
- GOHSENOL L 5307
- GOHSENOL MG 14
- GOHSENOL N 05
- GOHSENOL N 300
- GOHSENOL NH 05
- GOHSENOL NH 14
- GOHSENOL NH 17
- GOHSENOL NH 17Q
- GOHSENOL NH 18
- GOHSENOL NH 18S
- GOHSENOL NH 20
- GOHSENOL NH 24
- GOHSENOL NH 26
- GOHSENOL NK 114
- GOHSENOL NL 05
- GOHSENOL NM 11
- GOHSENOL NM 114
- GOHSENOL NM 11Q
- GOHSENOL NM 14
- GOHSENOL NM 300
- GOHSENOL T
- GOHSENOL T 330
- GOHSERAN 3266
- GOHSERAN F 78
- GOHSESIZE P 7000
- 117H
- HARCO 26-88
- HISELON C 200AX
- HISELON C 300
- HISELON H 211
- HV POVAL
- INEX 746S
- IVALON
- K 16
- K 16 (POLYMER)
- K 24E
- KURALON VP
- KURARAY 105
- KURARAY 117
- KURARAY POVAL 117
- KURARAY POVAL 120
- KURARAY POVAL 1700
- KURARAY POVAL PVA 117
- KURARAY PVA 103
- KURARAY PVA 117
- KURARAY PVA 124
- KURARE POVAL 1700
- KURARE PVA 205
- KURATE POVAL 120
- L 4000
- LAMEPHIL OJ
- LEMOL
- LEMOL 12-88
- LEMOL 16-98
- LEMOL 24-98
- LEMOL 30-98
- LEMOL 5-88
- LEMOL 5-98
- LEMOL 51-98
- LEMOL 60-98
- LEMOL 75-98
- LEMOL GF 60
- LEMOL GF-60
- LH 25
- LIMOC 51-98GF
- LIQUIFILM
- LYOPRINT BS
- M 1000
- M 1000 (VINYL POLYMER)
- M 13/20
- MA 17
- MA 17R
- MA 17S
- MA 23
- MA 26
- MICROSI CEM-BC 5
- MONOSOL 9000-0015-3
- MOVIOL
- MOWIOL
- MOWIOL 10-74
- MOWIOL 10-88
- MOWIOL 10-98
- MOWIOL 15-79
- MOWIOL 18-88
- MOWIOL 22-88
- MOWIOL 26-88
- MOWIOL 28/99
- MOWIOL 3-83
- MOWIOL 3-98
- MOWIOL 4-80
- MOWIOL 4-88
- MOWIOL 4-98
- MOWIOL 40-88
- MOWIOL 42-99
- MOWIOL 5-88
- MOWIOL 56/98
- MOWIOL 6-98
- MOWIOL 8-88
- MOWIOL 96-98
- MOWIOL N 30-88
- MOWIOL N 50-88
- MOWIOL N 50-98
- MOWIOL N 70-98
- MOWIOL N 85-88
- NATIONAL 018-1074E
- NH 17Q
- NH 18
- NH 20
- NL 05
- NM 11
- NM 11Q
- NM 14
- OKS 7164
- OKS 9119
- OPTAPIX PA 4G
- OSK 9013G
- OTP 4H
- P 700
- PA 05
- PA 05S
- PA 15
- PA 18
- PA 18 (POLYOL)
- PA 18GP
- PA 20
- PA 20 (VINYL POLYMER)
- PAV 117
- PC 2000
- PC 2000 (VINYL POLYMER)
- POLY(VINYL ALCOHOL)
- POLYCIZER 173
- POLYDESIS
- POLYSIZER 173
- POLYVINOL
- POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
- POLYVIOL
- POLYVIOL G 04/140
- POLYVIOL LL 603
- POLYVIOL LL 632
- POLYVIOL M 05/140
- POLYVIOL M 05/290
- POLYVIOL M 13/140
- POLYVIOL MO 5/140
- POLYVIOL V 03/20
- POLYVIOL W 25/140
- POLYVIOL W 28/20
- POLYVIOL W 28/28
- POLYVIOL W 40/140
- POLYVIOL W 48/20
- POVAL
- POVAL 050G
- POVAL 103
- POVAL 105
- POVAL 115
- POVAL 117
- POVAL 117H
- POVAL 117SS
- POVAL 120
- POVAL 124
- POVAL 124H
- POVAL 1700
- POVAL 180G
- POVAL 203
- POVAL 205
- POVAL 205S
- POVAL 217
- POVAL 217S
- POVAL 220
- POVAL 224E
- POVAL 405
- POVAL 405S
- POVAL 420
- POVAL 505
- POVAL A
- POVAL B 03
- POVAL B 17
- POVAL C 05
- POVAL C 17
- POVAL C 17S
- POVAL C 20
- POVAL C 25
- POVAL CP 1210
- POVAL CP 1210T05
- POVAL CP 1210T10
- POVAL CP 7000
- POVAL CST
- POVAL HL 12
- POVAL K 17L
- POVAL K 24E
- POVAL L 9
- POVAL NH 20
- POVAL PA 18
- POVAL PA 5
- POVAL PAV 117S
- POVAL PAW 217
- POVAL PVA 105
- POVAL S 217SS
- POVAL UF 250G
- PS 1200
- PV 03
- PVA
- PVA 008
- PVA 103
- PVA 105
- PVA 107
- PVA 107-1
- PVA 110
- PVA 1100
- PVA 117
- PVA 117H
- PVA 117K
- PVA 118
- PVA 124
- PVA 135H
- PVA 140
- PVA 140H
- PVA 17-99
- PVA 1788
- PVA 207
- PVA 210
- PVA 217S
- PVA 220
- PVA 420H
- PVA 440
- PVA 45/02
- PVA 500
- PVA 55-12
- PVA 613
- PVA-C 10
- PVA-CST
- PVA-EC
- PVA-H
- PVA-H 17
- PVA-H 24
- PVA-HC
- PVA-K 24E
- PVA-SN
- PVA-UV
- PVA1
- PVAL
- PVAL 45/02
- PVAL 50-88
- PVAL 55/12
- PVAL 90-98
- PVOH
- PVS
- PVS (RUSSIAN)
- PVS 4
- PX 1295-3
- PXA 105
- RATIFIX F
- RAVIFLEX S 7
- RESISTOFLEX
- RHODORICOL 4/20
- RHODOVIOL
- RHODOVIOL 16/200
- RHODOVIOL 25/140
- RHODOVIOL 30/5
- RHODOVIOL 30/70
- RHODOVIOL 4-125P
- RHODOVIOL 4/125
- RHODOVIOL 5/270P
- RHODOVIOL R 16/20
- SERVA 03/20
- SMR 10HH
- SMR 20H
- SMR 20HH
- SNO TEARS
- SOLUBLON KA 25
- SOLUBLON KA 40
- SOLUBLON KC 40
- SOLUBLON PH 40
- SOLUBLON SA 20
- SOLVAR
- SS 200
- SUMITEX H 10
- TB 1106
- TECHNOSOL CTF 101
- THREE BOND 1106
- TN-K 2
- TOHCELLO ET 20Z
- TOSSLON ET 20
- TOSSLON ET 2035
- TPF 100
- UF 050
- UF 050G
- UF 050MG
- UF 100
- UF 170
- UF 170G
- UF 170M
- UMR 10HH
- UMR 10MDH
- UMR 30HH
- UP 240
- UVA 288
- VBP 105-1
- VH 1313
- VIBATEX S
- VINACOL MH
- VINALAK
- VINAROL
- VINAROL DT
- VINAROL FV
- VINAROL ST
- VINAROL SVH
- VINAROLE
- VINAVILOL 2-98
- VINEX 1003
- VINEX 2144
- VINEX 5020
- VINEX 5030
- VINNAROL
- VINOL
- VINOL 107
- VINOL 107K
- VINOL 125
- VINOL 165
- VINOL 205
- VINOL 205S
- VINOL 325
- VINOL 350
- VINOL 351
- VINOL 425
- VINOL 523
- VINOL 523S
- VINOL UNISIZE
- VINOL WS 42
- VINOL WS 51
- VINOL WS 53
- VINYL ALCOHOL HOMOPOLYMER
- VINYL ALCOHOL POLYMER
- VINYL ALCOHOL, POLYMER
- VINYLON
- VINYLON 7500
- VINYLON FILM 2000
- VINYLON FILM 3000
- VINYLON FILM VF-A 2500
- VINYLON VF 9P75R
- VINYLON VF 9X75RS
- VINYLON VF-F
- VPB 033
- VPB 103
- VPB 105-2
- WARCOPOLYMER A 20
- WINACOL
- WINAKOL 50/95
- WX 28/20
- X 150PH
- Z 150PH
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