PVA sponge

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)

Risks

For chemical resistance: Chart

Physical and Chemical Properties

Resistant to organic solvents, acids and alkalis.

Resources and Citations

• Hydra Quest: Website

• Conservation Support Systems, Catalog, 1997