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Polymers - Poly(ethenol) - PVOH - Polyvinyl Alcohol.
Poly(ethenol) is also
called polyvinyl alcohol or
PVOH.
It is sometimes called PVA but this
also stands for poly(vinyl acetate)
so it is best to use PVOH.
It has the repeat unit shown below

Poly(ethenol) can be
used to make plastic bags which
dissolve in water.
These are used for hospital laundry
where the bag can be safely handled
to avoid contact with the contents which may be infected.
The bag dissolves in the water and the laundry gets washed.
Poly(ethenol) can also be used to make slime.
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