2024-08-14
Green Packaging Materials Guide: What is Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)?
PVA, short for polyvinyl alcohol, is a colorless, odorless synthetic polymer that is soluble in water. As a synthetic polymer, PVA is classified as a plastic made from fossil fuel sources. It is sometimes abbreviated to PVOH or PVAl to differentiate it from a similarly named compound, polyvinyl acetate which is most commonly used in wood glues.