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Polyvinyl Alcohol

A polymer prepared from polyvinyl acetates by replacement of the acetate groups with hydroxyl groups. It is used as a pharmaceutic aid and ophthalmic lubricant as well as in the manufacture of surface coatings artificial sponges, cosmetics, and other products.
Also Known As:
Liquifilm Tears; Polyviol; Alcohol, Polyvinyl; Tears, Liquifilm; Ethenol, homopolymer
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