Brief Introduction of Polyvinyl Alcohol

2026-07-15 16:17

Brief Introduction of Polyvinyl Alcohol

Polyvinyl alcohol is a water-soluble polymer in white powder form. It features excellent film-forming property, strong adhesion, low toxicity and biodegradability.

Applications: adhesives, textile sizing agents, papermaking, water-soluble films (laundry pods), pharmaceuticals, optical polarizers.
Features: cold-water soluble type (88% degree of hydrolysis), hot-water soluble type (99% degree of hydrolysis).

Key Industry Highlights (2025–2026)

Global demand maintains steady growth, mainly driven by eco-friendly biodegradable packaging and optical-grade PVA.
China boasts the world’s largest production capacity, with accelerated domestic substitution of high-end optical-grade PVA.
Plastic restriction policies fuel booming demand for water-soluble films; generic grades face fierce competition while high-end products deliver high profit margins.