Material: Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA).
Appearance: Transparent or slightly opaque film.
Water Solubility: Fully dissolves in water at specified temperatures.
Solubility depends on grade: low, medium, or high temperature dissolution.
Biodegradability: Fully biodegradable after dissolution.
Strength and Elasticity: Strong tensile properties and moderate flexibility.
Barrier Properties: Provides excellent oxygen and oil barrier properties, though
not suitable as a moisture barrier.
1. Packaging Industry
Water-Soluble Packaging:
Used for unit-dose packaging of detergents, agrochemicals, and cleaning agents.
Laundry Pods and Dishwasher Tablets: Dissolve completely in water, offering user
convenience
and reducing plastic waste.
Agricultural Chemicals: Encases pesticides and fertilizers for precise application
without
direct handling.
Eco-Friendly Packaging:
Biodegradable films for packaging food items, medical supplies, or personal care
products,
aligning with sustainability goals.
2. Construction Industry
Cement and Mortar Additives:
PVA film is used as a carrier for water-soluble additives in cement or mortar.
Dissolves completely during mixing, ensuring uniform dispersion of reinforcement
materials.
Temporary Protective Covers:
Acts as a removable film to protect surfaces like tiles, windows, and flooring during
construction.
3. Healthcare and Medical Applications
Pharmaceutical Packaging:
Encapsulation of drugs or active ingredients in soluble film for precise dosing.
Used in transdermal patches and soluble capsules.
Medical Waste Disposal Bags:
Bags made from PVA film can dissolve in hot water, ensuring hygienic and eco-friendly
disposal of contaminated waste.
4. Agriculture
Seed Coating and Encapsulation:
Used to wrap seeds in a water-soluble layer, enabling controlled germination and precise
planting.
Pesticide and Fertilizer Pods:
Encased in water-soluble film for safe handling and efficient application in fields.
5. Textile and Apparel Industry
Embroidery and Fabric Processing:
Acts as a water-soluble stabilizer in machine embroidery to provide temporary backing.
Used in textile finishing processes for creating lace or complex fabric patterns.
Dye Transfer Sheets:
Prevents color bleeding in mixed laundry loads.
6. Industrial and Consumer Applications
Water-Soluble Bags:
Bags for dissolving laundry, industrial cleaners, or other chemicals in controlled
environments.
Mold Release Film:
Provides a temporary barrier in composite manufacturing or mold-casting processes.
Dissolves after curing, eliminating the need for manual mold removal.
Electronics Manufacturing:
Used as a temporary support layer for precision electronic components during assembly.
7. Environmental Applications
Biodegradable Alternatives to Plastics:
Replaces conventional plastics in single-use items like shopping bags, reducing
pollution.
Fully decomposes in natural environments, leaving no harmful residues.
Aquatic Use:
Encapsulates materials for controlled release in aquatic environments, such as enzymes
or cleaning agents.
8. Food Industry
Edible Film Applications:
PVA film made from food-grade material can act as a dissolvable wrapper for candies,
spices, or seasonings, ensuring precise usage.
Moisture Control:
Protects food items from oxygen while allowing moisture absorption in specific cases.
Environmentally Friendly: 100% biodegradable and non-toxic.
Convenient: Fully dissolves, leaving no residue.
Safe Handling: Protects users from direct contact with hazardous substances.
Versatile: Available in various thicknesses, solubility grades, and formulations
for diverse applications.
