Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVOH, PVA, or PVAl) is a water-soluble synthetic polymer. It has the idealized formula [CH2CH(OH)]n. It is used in papermaking, textiles, and a variety of coatings. It is white (colourless) and odorless. It is sometimes supplied as beads or as solutions in water
P 0160 (OTTO) Poly(vinyl alcohol) average Mw 146,000-186,000, 99+% hydrolyzed Cas 9002-89-5 - used for the production of fibers, films or gels.