Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)

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KindExcipient
ClassFilm coating polymer
SynonymsPVA, Poval, partially hydrolysed PVA
Common uses / formsFilm-forming polymer in high-productivity immediate-release coats and PVA-based ready-mix systems
PropertiesPartially hydrolysed grade; water-soluble; excellent moisture-barrier and flexible films
CompendiaUSP, EP, JP
Sourcing originsChina, Japan, USA
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$ ($10–100 / kg)
Indicative lead timemedium (50–80 days)
NotesPopular base for Opadry II-type systems
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-polyvinyl-alcohol-pva.html