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Unlike many vinyl polymers, PVA is not prepared by polymerization of the corresponding monomer. The monomer, vinyl alcohol, almost exclusively exists as the tautomeric form, acetaldehyde. PVA instead is prepared by partial or complete hydrolysis (sometimes referred to in this case as saponification) of polyvinyl acetate to remove acetate groups.

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How is polyvinyl acetate made?

It is prepared by polymerization of vinyl acetate monomer.


What compounds are polyvinyl chloride plastic made of?

Crude oil and hydrocarbonic acid mixed with chocolate


Is Acetate natural or synthetic?

It is made by farmers/footballers such as Christiano Ronaldo.


Is cellulose acetate a plastic?

Cellulose is one of many polymers found in nature. Wood, paper, and cotton all contain cellulose. Cellulose is an excellent fiber. Wood, cotton, and hemp rope are all made of fibrous cellulose. Cellulose is made of repeat units of the monomer glucose. This is the same glucose which your body metabolizes in order to live, but you can't digest it in the form of cellulose. Because cellulose is built out of a sugar monomer, it is called a polysaccharide.Cellulose acetate was first prepared by Paul Schützenberger in 1865. Commercially, cellulose acetate is made from processed wood pulp. Cellulose acetate fibres are used for textiles and clothing by many of the top designers in the world. Early frames for spectacles were cut from sheets of cellulose acetate. While use of cellulose acetate has largely been superseded by injection moulding with more modern thermoplastics, some up-market spectacles are still made in this way.


Is acetate the same as wool?

No, acetate is pretty much the opposite of wool. Acetate is a man-made fiber made from plant cellulose, and takes dyes as such, (procion, fiber-reactive). It's not a synthetic in the polyester (plastic) category. but it is man-made. Wool and silk are protein based natural fibers; acid dyes are best when dying these fabrics. Acetate is a cool fiber as opposed to warm wool. It is generally used to make smooth, glossy and light weight fabrics for linings. Wool is generally used to make warm, medium to heavy weight fabrics for outer wear. Acetate, as a general rule, (In my opinion), feels great, silky, and has a pleasing smell. Wool, as a general rule, (IMO), is scratchy but warm, and smells like a wet sheep when wet.

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Polyvinyl acetate made from?

Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAC) is made from Vinyl Acetate (VAC) through polymerization.


How is polyvinyl acetate made?

It is prepared by polymerization of vinyl acetate monomer.


How is polyvinyl alcohol made?

By hydrolizing polyvinyl acetate to remove acetate groups.


What is elmer's glue made of?

Elmer's glue is made from polyvinyl acetate and polyvinyl alcohol. Although the exact composition as well as other additives are not exactly known.


How to make water proof polyvinyl acetate?

Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAC) IS water proof. Any polyvinyl acetate (PVAC) is made via polymorization of vinyl acetate monomer. The raw material (pvac monomer) liquid is pumped into the reaction tank for polymerization. The reaction is done under normal temperature. Normally it will take hours.


What is white glue made of?

White glue is made of polyvinyl acetate


What is school glue made from?

If 'school glue' is white glue, then it's made from a chemical called polyvinyl acetate.


What is Elmer's school glue made of?

Polyvinyl acetate.


What is pva glue made of?

A chemical called polyvinyl acetate.


What is Elmer's glue mad out of?

Elmer's glue is made from polyvinyl acetate.


What is the chemical name for what vinyl wrap is made of?

The chemical name for what vinyl wrap is made of is polyvinyl chloride. Polyvinyl chloride is also known as PVC. Today, vinyl is the world's most valuable plastic material.


what elements are used in an credit card?

The plastic the credit cards are made of is polyvinyl chloride acetate (PVCA). What exactly is PVCA you may ask? PVCA is a composition of copolymers of vinyl acetate and vinyl chloride. This material is dense and water resistant, which makes it perfect for making credit cards and bank cards in general.