Comparing E1203 - Polyvinyl alcohol vs E1205 - Basic methacrylate copolymer

Overview

E1203 - Polyvinyl alcohol

Polyvinyl alcohol (E1203) is a water-soluble, synthetic polymer used mainly as a film-forming coating and thickener in foods and dietary supplements. It helps tablet and candy surfaces stay smooth, resist moisture, and avoid sticking.

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E1205 - Basic methacrylate copolymer

Basic methacrylate copolymer (E1205) is a food-grade plastic film-former used mainly to coat solid products. It helps make tablets smoother, mask bitter tastes, and protect sensitive ingredients during storage. In the European Union, it is an approved additive with strict identity and purity rules.

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Synonyms
E1203
Polyvinyl alcohol
Vinyl alcohol polymer
PVOH
PVAl
E1205
Basic methacrylate copolymer
Functions
glazing agent
glazing agent
Origins
Synthetic
Synthetic
Products

Found in 57 products

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Popular questions

  1. Is polyvinyl alcohol plastic?

    Yes—polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is a synthetic plastic polymer; unlike many plastics, it is water‑soluble and used as a film-former, coating, and thickener.

  2. Is polyvinyl alcohol safe?

    Yes—at permitted food-use levels it’s considered safe by regulators (e.g., EU as E1203; FDA for specific uses), is poorly absorbed, and is largely excreted; very high amounts may cause digestive discomfort.

  3. Is polyvinyl alcohol a microplastic?

    Generally no; PVA is water‑soluble and thus not classified as a microplastic under definitions that target solid, insoluble polymer particles.

  4. Is polyvinyl alcohol halal?

    Yes—it's synthetically produced (no animal-derived ingredients) and is generally regarded as halal; for assurance, check for product-specific halal certification.

  5. Is polyvinyl alcohol a plastic?

    Yes—it's a synthetic plastic polymer, though it is water‑soluble and commonly used as a film-forming agent and coating.

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  1. Ansoluta model e1205 how to connect?

    E1205 is Basic methacrylate copolymer, a synthetic film-forming coating used on tablets/capsules in solid food supplements; it isn’t a device and doesn’t connect to anything.

  2. How to reset samsung gt e1205 network lock?

    E1205 here refers to a food additive (basic methacrylate copolymer) used as a tablet/capsule coating, so there’s no network lock to reset.

  3. How to reset samsung gt e1205 network lock for free?

    E1205 is a food additive, not a phone, so it has no network functions to reset; it’s used as a film-forming glaze on solid food supplements.

  4. How to take phone number off of the rejected call list on a samsung gt-e1205?

    E1205 is an additive (basic methacrylate copolymer), not a handset; it’s used to coat tablets/capsules for taste-masking and protection.

  5. How to turn on the e1205?

    As an E-number, E1205 is a polymer coating used in solid food supplements; it isn’t an electronic device you can turn on.

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