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Polyvinyl alcohol (PVS, the international PVOH, PVA or PVAL) — artificial, water - soluble, thermoplastic polymer.
Chemical properties
Polyvinyl alcohol is stable concerning oils, fats and organic solvents
Application
Thickener and adhesive material in shampoos, glues, latex
Barrier layer for CO2 in bottles from PETF (polyethyleneterephthalate)
Component of products of hygiene for women and on care of children
Product for creation of protective layer of shlikhta in production of synthetic fibers
In the food industry as emulsifier
Water - soluble films in the course of production of packing materials
Immobilization of cages and enzymes in microbiology
Production of polyvinylbutyrals
In solutions for eye drops and contact lenses as lubricant
At not surgical treatment of oncological diseases — as the embolizing agent
As surface - active veshchestva for receiving the encapsulated nanoparticles
