Description

Sodium Acrylate/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer is a versatile, water-soluble synthetic polymer derived from the copolymerization of sodium acrylate and vinyl alcohol. This compound is valued for its exceptional thickening, film-forming, and water-absorbing properties, making it a critical performance additive in various industrial formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, textile, adhesive, and water treatment sectors seeking to enhance product viscosity, stability, and functionality.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a primary thickener, stabilizer, and film-forming agent in shampoos, conditioners, lotions, and styling gels.
• Textile Industry: Used as a sizing agent, thickener for printing pastes, and a component in fabric coatings to improve handle and durability.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Functions as a rheology modifier and water-retention agent to control application properties and enhance bond strength.
• Water Treatment: Employed as a flocculant aid and scale inhibitor in industrial water treatment processes.
• Paper Manufacturing: Serves as a dry-strength additive and retention aid to improve paper quality and production efficiency.
• Construction Materials: Incorporated into cementitious mixes and tile adhesives as a water-retaining and workability-enhancing agent.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Acetate/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer
CAS No.	58374-38-2
Molecular Formula	(C3H3NaO2·C2H4O)n
Molecular Weight	Varies (Polymer)
Synonyms	Poly(sodium acrylate-co-vinyl alcohol); Sodium Polyacrylate/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer; Acrylic acid, sodium salt, polymer with ethenol; P(AA-Na)/PVA Copolymer; Sodium Polyacrylate-PVA Graft Copolymer; Acrylic Acid Sodium Salt - Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer; 2-Propenoic acid, sodium salt, polymer with ethenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Sodium Acrylate/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent performance, including assessment of viscosity, solids content, pH, and residual monomers. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to prevent caking or degradation due to moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or granules
Solid Content	≥ 90%
pH (1% aqueous solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Viscosity (Brookfield, specific concentration)	Contact for details
Residual Monomer	< 0.1%
Moisture Content	< 5.0%
Ash Content	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.