Poly(vinyl alcohol) is A polymer prepared from polyvinyl acetates by replacement of the acetate groups with hydroxyl groups.it is a water-soluble synthetic polymer.
Poly(vinyl alcohol) is a vinyl based water soluble polymer that can be used as a non-ionic surface active agent. It can also be used as a biodegradable polymer and can be incorporated in adhesives, coatings, textiles ceramics and cosmetics. Its properties include good transparency, chemical resistance, toughness and antielectrostatic properties.