AdditivesE1203 - Polyvinyl alcohol
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E1203 - Polyvinyl alcohol
Open Food Facts additive identifier: en:e1203
Thickener
Vegan
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Risk Level
Unknown
Description
Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVOH, PVA, or PVAl) is a water-soluble synthetic polymer. It has the idealized formula [CH2CH(OH)]n. It is used in papermaking, textiles, and a variety of coatings. It is white (colourless) and odorless. It is sometimes supplied as beads or as solutions in water.