Polyvinyl alcohol, organic compounds, a white sheet, flocculent or powdery solid, odorless. Soluble in water, soluble in gasoline, kerosene, vegetable oil , benzene , toluene , dichloromethane , carbon tetrachloride , acetone , ethyl acetate , methanol , ethylene glycol , etc. . Slightly soluble in DMSO.

Polyvinyl alcohol is an important chemical raw materials used in the manufacture of polyvinyl acetyl , and resistance to gasoline pipelines and vinylon synthetic fibers , fabric treatment agents , emulsifiers , paper coatings , adhesives , etc.