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

Organic Chemicals: 140
- Hydrocarbons: 1726
  - Acyclic Hydrocarbons
    - Alkenes: 270
      - Vinyl Compounds: 2
        Polyvinyls: 187
        Polyvinyl Alcohol: 901
- Alcohols: 610
  - Polyvinyl Alcohol: 901
Macromolecular Substances: 97
- Polymers: 13529
  - Plastics: 13401
    - Polyvinyls: 187
      - Polyvinyl Alcohol: 901
Biomedical and Dental Materials
- Polymers: 13529
  - Plastics: 13401
    - Polyvinyls: 187
      - Polyvinyl Alcohol: 901
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture
- Manufactured Materials
  - Biomedical and Dental Materials
    - Polymers: 13529
      - Plastics: 13401
        Polyvinyls: 187
        Polyvinyl Alcohol: 901

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