Polyvinyl Alcohol
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.
Year introduced: 1974(1971)
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Tree Number(s): D02.033.750, D02.455.326.271.884.533.532, D05.750.716.721.616, D25.720.716.721.616, J01.637.051.720.716.721.616
MeSH Unique ID: D011142
Registry Number: 9002-89-5
Entry Terms:
- Alcohol, Polyvinyl
- Polyviol
- Liquifilm Tears
- Tears, Liquifilm
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