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)

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