Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) is a water-soluble synthetic polymer supplied as white granules or powder in various viscosity and hydrolysis grades (e.g. 05-88, 17-88, 24-88).
- Adhesives: Base for paper, wood and textile adhesives.
- Textile Industry: Warp sizing agent.
- Construction: Additive in mortars and tile adhesives.
- Polymerisation: Protective colloid in PVAc emulsions.