Poly Vinyl Alcohol) (PVA) is a water-soluble synthetic polymer. It is used in papermaking, textile warp sizing, as a thickener and emulsion stabilizer in polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) adhesive formulations, in a variety of coatings, and 3D printing. It is colorless (white) and odorless. It is commonly supplied as beads or as solutions in water.  Wi..