Polyvinyl alcohol is an important chemical raw material used in the manufacture of polyvinyl acetal, gasoline-resistant pipes and vinylon, fabric treatment agents, emulsifiers, paper coatings, adhesives, glues, etc.

On May 30, 2019, a latest international study found that polyvinyl alcohol contained in ordinary glue can be used in the culture of hematopoietic stem cells. On this basis, it is expected to greatly reduce the cost of hematopoietic stem cell culture and help treat diseases such as leukemia.