POLYVINYL ALCOHOL- ▸ Textile sizing: Warp sizing agent for weaving
- ▸ Paper: Sizing and surface coating for paper and paperboard
- ▸ Adhesives: Base polymer for water-based adhesives
- ▸ Emulsion polymerization: Protective colloid and stabilizer for vinyl-acetate emulsions
- ▸ Films & fibers: Water-soluble films, packaging, and fiber
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Polyvinyl alcohol (CAS 9002-89-5) is a water-soluble synthetic polymer produced by hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate, supplied in grades that vary by degree of hydrolysis. Established uses include textile warp sizing, paper sizing and coating, water-based adhesives, protective-colloid and stabilizer duty in emulsion polymerization, and water-soluble films and fibers. Film and fiber grades are long-established industrial products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is polyvinyl alcohol a form of plastic?
Polyvinyl alcohol (CAS 9002-89-5) is a water-soluble synthetic polymer, classified among polymers and resins and supplied under HS 3905.30. Unlike most commodity plastics it dissolves in water, which is the basis for its use in water-soluble films and fibers.
What is polyvinyl alcohol used for?
Established industrial uses include textile warp sizing for weaving, paper sizing and surface coating, water-based adhesives, protective-colloid and stabilizer duty in vinyl-acetate emulsion polymerization, and water-soluble films and fibers.
What is polyvinyl alcohol made from?
It is produced by hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate, with grades varying by degree of hydrolysis (and by molecular weight/viscosity). The degree of hydrolysis affects solubility and film properties, so specify the grade required for your application.
What grades of polyvinyl alcohol are available?
Grades differ primarily by degree of hydrolysis (fully vs. partially hydrolyzed) and molecular weight/viscosity, which drive solubility and end-use performance. Request the CoA and SDS to confirm the grade matches your sizing, coating, adhesive, or film application.
What is the cost of bulk polyvinyl alcohol?
Bulk pricing depends on grade, packaging (bags, supersacks), and volume. Submit a bulk RFQ with your target grade and quantity for current pricing with CoA and SDS; we do not list fixed prices.