What is Polyvinyl Alcohol?


Polyvinyl Alcohol is a special use chemical made up of the elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Polyvinyl Alcohol is also known as PVA. It is a subtly water-soluble synthetic polymer with the chemical formula (CH2H4)n. The chemical comes in the form PVA-1799. This chemical has many uses in various industries including textile, paper, and food-packaging.

Polyvinyl Alcohol pellets

Polyvinyl Alcohol Uses


Polyvinyl Alcohol is an extremely useful chemical. It is a special use chemical widely used in many industries because of its low cost and high chemical and thermal stability. Its uses are:

  • Polyvinyl Alcohol is used in the production of vinylon fiber in the textile industry.
  • It is used in the making of chemical-resistant gloves.
  • In the paper industry it is used as a release liner in paper coatings.
  • It has various medical applications which include its use in cartilage replacement, contact lenses, and eye drops.
  • It is used as a modifier and thickener in polyvinyl acetate adhesives.
  • It is used in photographic films.
  • It is used as an aid in suspension polymerizations.
  • It is also used for the preparation of polyvinyl butyral.

Is Polyvinyl Alcohol Safe?


Polyvinyl Alcohol is slightly unsafe. Exposure to this chemical can have acute health effects. According to the MSDS of Polyvinyl Alcohol, it is slightly hazardous in case of skin contact, eye contact, ingestion, and inhalation. It can be an eye or skin irritant. Proper storage and disposal of Polyvinyl Alcohol needs to be taken into consideration in order to avoid any unwanted effects.

Polyvinyl Alcohol in powdered form.

How is Polyvinyl Alcohol Made?


Industrially, Polyvinyl Alcohol is made by the hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate or any other vinyl ester derived polymer belonging to the formate or chloroacetate group.

Where to Buy Polyvinyl Alcohol in Bulk?


You may be able to find small quantities of Polyvinyl Alcohol in your area. However, in order to buy large quantities of Polyvinyl Alcohol, it is preferable to import directly from the manufacturers. They can issue certifications and provide cost savings which is better than buying the chemical in small quantities locally or from a distributor.

If you require bulk quantities of this chemical, you can buy Polyvinyl Alcohol on our website or contact us for further details.

Polyvinyl Alcohol in bulk

Which Countries Manufacture Polyvinyl Alcohol in Bulk?


The consumption of Polyvinyl Alcohol has increased dramatically across the world, especially in the developing countries. Therefore, its huge demand has led to a surge in companies that produce it. The main producers of Polyvinyl Alcohol are:

  • China
  • Japan
  • United States
  • Taiwan
  • United Kingdom
  • South Korea

How is Polyvinyl Alcohol Exported?


Polyvinyl Alcohol is shipped in:

  • 20kg sealed bag.
  • 50kg sealed bag.
Polyvinyl Alcohol ready to be shipped!

What is the Latest Polyvinyl Alcohol Price?


As Polyvinyl Alcohol is a commodity product, the price usually changes depending on the price of raw materials, logistics and other related industrial inputs such as labor and taxes. In order to get the latest price of Polyvinyl Alcohol, please contact us and we will provide a quotation right up to your country.

Where to Buy Polyvinyl Alcohol?


Here at Camachem we have Polyvinyl Alcohol for sale. We export worldwide, so you can contact us for a FREE quotation via email address [email protected] or send a message on WhatsApp for a fast response at +86-131-2037-9271.