The water-soluble film market estimated that the global demand for PVA films for water-soluble applications was 15,000 tonnes in 2010. This volume increased to 16,027 tonnes in 2011. In terms of revenues, the global PVA film market used for water-soluble applications is expected to grow to a CAGR of 4.8% between 2012 and the end of 2018, while for PVA film used in polarized applications it will grow to a 4.3% CAGR between 2012 and the end of 2018.

The PVA film is primarily used in industrial and domestic applications for the packaging of chemical products such as pigments, dyes, detergents and bleaches. […]

Demand for water-soluble PVA in the agrochemical packaging segment followed a growth trend at a CAGR of 3.8% between 2012 and 2018. In addition, in terms of revenues, the market is expected to reach a value of 83, 6 million dollars in 2018.

Some of the major water-soluble applications analyzed include laundry bags, embroidery, detergent packaging, agrochemical packaging and others […].

[…] the film in polyvinyl alcohol is mainly a water-soluble biodegradable film that allows to pack small doses of agrochemical products, bleaches, detergents and chemical treatments soluble in water. This packaging in small doses avoids human contact with substances and is easy to handle.

This versatile polymer has a very high resistance to oil, grease and solvents, is extremely ductile, is impervious to odors and gases and is extremely flexible.

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