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Description
[Hydra Quest, South Africa] A brand name for a porous, hydrophilic sheet composed of Polyvinyl alcohol. The PVA sponge absorbs up to 12 times its dry weight in water. The flexible, soft fabric has good mechanical strength and abrasion resistance even when wet. It is lint-free, static free, and resistant to biological growth.
Synonyms and Related Terms
PVOH sponge (sp)
Other Properties
Resistant to organic solvents, acids and alkalis.
Hazards and Safety
For chemical resistance: Chart
Additional Information
Hydra Quest: Website
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Conservation Support Systems, Catalog, 1997
- Website address 1 Comment: Hydra Quest web site - http://www.pva-products.com/msg3.htm