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polyvinyl butyral

chemical compound

Also known as: PVB

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production

In polyvinyl alcohol
…be made into the resins polyvinyl butyral (PVB) and polyvinyl formal (PVF). PVB, a tough, clear, adhesive, and water-resistant plastic film, is widely used in laminated safety glass, primarily for automobiles. PVF is used in wire insulation.
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safety glass

In safety glass
…also tried, but in 1936 polyvinyl butyral (PVB) was found to possess so many safety-desirable properties that its use became universal. Bulletproof glass is usually built up using several glass and plastic components.
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synthesis

In major industrial polymers: Polyvinyl acetate (PVAc)
Polyvinyl butyral (PVB) and polyvinyl formal (PVF) are manufactured from PVA by reaction with butyraldehyde (CH₃CH₂CH₂CHO) and formaldehyde (CH₂O), respectively. PVB is employed as a plastic film in laminated safety glass, primarily for automobiles. PVF is used in wire insulation.
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