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Polyvinyl acetate

Polyvinyl acetate or PVA is a rubbery synthetic polymer.

Polyvinyl acetate was discovered in Germany by Dr Fritz Klatte in 1912.

It is sold, as an emulsion in water, as an adhesive for porous materials, particularly wood.



formula PVA

Last updated: 10-24-2005 20:18:15
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