poly(vinyl methyl ether)

polymer

Poly(vinyl methyl ether) is a synthetic polymer belonging to the vinyl ether family, characterized by a backbone of alternating carbon atoms with pendant methyl ether groups (-OCH₃). It is primarily encountered in specialty coatings, adhesives, and pharmaceutical applications where its unique solubility profile and film-forming properties are advantageous; the material is also of interest in research contexts for moisture-responsive and stimuli-sensitive polymer systems. Engineers select this polymer when they need good solubility in organic solvents, low-temperature flexibility, and compatible crosslinking options that alternatives like polyvinyl acetate or acrylic copolymers may not provide.

specialty coatingspressure-sensitive adhesivespharmaceutical binders and film formersthermoresponsive polymer researchmoisture-sensitive applications

Compliance & Regulations

?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg)	247.1	K	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

poly(vinyl methyl ether)

Thermal Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility