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.