Poly(N-vinylacetamide)

Poly(N-vinylacetamide)

Names
IUPAC name Poly(1-acetamidoethylene)
Other names Poly NVA Poly-N-vinylcarboxylic acid amide Poly vinylcarboxylic acid amide Poly carboxylic acid amide GE191 PNVA
Identifiers
CAS Number	28408-65-3
ChemSpider	none
Properties
Chemical formula	(C4H7NO)n
Appearance	White powder
Solubility in water	Soluble
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Poly(N-vinylacetamide) (PNVA) is a polymer having affinity for both water and alcohol made primarily from N-vinylacetamide (NVA) monomer. The homopolymer of NVA is called GE191 grade. Copolymer of NVA and sodium acrylate called GE167 grade.

History

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Properties

• Able to thicken across a wide range of pH
• Able to thicken high salt concentration solutions
• Resistance to acids and alkalis
• Water-soluble
• Adhesion and pressure sensitive adhesion
• Resistant to heat

References

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