Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)

Polyvinyl alcohol, or PVA, is a water-soluble synthetic polymer typically produced by hydrolyzing polyvinyl acetate. It is used in films, adhesives, coatings, paper, textiles, and as a dispersant because of its film-forming, bonding, and barrier properties.

See related terms:  
Vinyl Acetate 
Saponification 
Hydrophilic 
Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR) 
Polymer