poly(vinyl ethyl ether)
Identification
| Name | poly(vinyl ethyl ether) |
| CAS Number | 25104-37-4 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | (C4 H8 O)x- |
Regulatory
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 25104-37-4 ; POLY(ETHYL VINYL ETHER) |
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.96800 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Refractive Index | 1.45400 @ 20.00 °C. |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 2590 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | indirect food additives: adhesives and components of coatings |
| Recommendation for poly(vinyl ethyl ether) usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for poly(vinyl ethyl ether) flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
ethene, ethoxy-, homopolymer
ethyl vinyl ether homopolymer
polyvinyl ethyl ether
vinyl ethyl ether homopolymer