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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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