Polyvinyl Alcohol

Synonyms

Alcohol, Polyvinyl

Ethenol, homopolymer

Liquifilm Tears

Polyviol

Tears, Liquifilm

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.