The American Cleaning Institute (ACI)

Polyvinyl Alcohol in Cleaning Products

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Laundry pods encapsulated with polyvinyl alcohol

PVA stands for Polyvinyl Alcohol. It is an ingredient used in many products, including medication and cleaning products. Liquid Laundry Packets (LLPs) and dishwasher packets use PVA to hold in concentrated laundry detergent liquid and be flexible and water resistant when packaged. Then, the film then becomes soluble in washing and biodegrades when it goes down the drain.

PVA Biodegradability

Read our FAQ and see the science behind the ability of the detergent pod capsule to dissolve and biodegrade, like a pill capsule.

Unit Dose Detergents

Cleaning products using PVA go beyond packets, tabs and pods to include things like laundry sheets. Find out about the benefits these concentrated and waterless solutions provide.

Laundry and Dishwasher Pods

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