PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | 85-120 °C |
| Density | 1.23 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| solubility | Soluble in acetone, chloroform, dioxane, THF |
| form | powder |
| Specific Gravity | 1.23 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Ethene, 1,1'-[methylenebis(oxy)]bis-, homopolymer (9003-33-2) |
Description and Uses
It is used in the anomalous sorption and pervaporation of aqueous organic mixtures by poly(vinyl acetal) membranes. Poly(vinyl formal) is mainly used in three general applications wire coatings, surface coatings and adhesives. The first and extensive application of poly(vinyl formal) is in the manufacture of a tough, adhesive and heat resistant wire enamel.
Safety
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| TSCA | Yes |
