Water Soluble Film
Industrial Applications

  • INFHIDRO develops water soluble PVOH film for a wide range of industrial applications where clean handling, precise dosing and soluble packaging performance are required.

  • Our films are used in sectors such as chemical packaging, agrochemicals, water treatment, construction materials, mould release and other specialized industrial processes. Film properties can be adjusted according to dissolution temperature, thickness, sealing behavior and mechanical performance.

  • This page provides an overview of the main application areas of our water soluble film and connects each sector with more specific product and solution pages within the INFHIDRO portfolio.

Industries where Water Soluble Film can used

Main Chemical Applications 

Laundry Detergent Pods Packaging

Water soluble PVOH film is widely used for packaging liquid and powder laundry detergents in unit-dose formats. The film dissolves completely during the washing cycle, allowing precise dosing while simplifying handling for both manufacturers and consumers. This technology is commonly used for detergent pods, capsules and soluble sachets, helping improve dosing accuracy and reduce product exposure during handling.

Dishwashing Tablets Packaging

Water soluble film is also used in packaging automatic dishwashing tablets and soluble detergent formulations. The film protects the product during storage and dissolves rapidly when exposed to water during the washing process.This application allows convenient dosing and helps simplify the packaging of multi-component dishwashing products used in household and professional environments.

 Cleaning Products Monodose Packaging

PVOH film can be used for packaging liquid or powder cleaning formulations such as household cleaners, industrial detergents and specialized maintenance products. Soluble packaging formats allow direct dosing of cleaning agents into water without opening the package, improving operational safety and reducing direct contact with concentrated formulations.

 Water Treatment Products Packaging

Water soluble film can be used for packaging powder-based water treatment formulations such as enzymes, activators or maintenance products used in water systems. Soluble packaging allows controlled dosing while protecting the product during storage and handling.

Agrochemical Products Packaging

Water soluble PVOH film is widely used for packaging liquid or powder agrochemicals, including pesticides, fungicides, fertilizers and agricultural adjuvants. Soluble packaging allows operators to introduce the product directly into spray tanks without opening the package, reducing exposure and improving dosing accuracy in agricultural applications.

Chemical Additives Packaging

Water soluble PVOH film can be used for packaging powder or granular chemical additives used in industrial processes of specialty chemical production. Soluble packaging formats allow the additives to be introduced directly into mixing systems or process tanks, simplifying dosing operations while reducing direct contact with concentrated chemical materials.

Industrial Process Applications

 Mould Release Applications

Water soluble PVOH film can be used as a temporary mould release layer in manufacturing processes involving resins, composites or construction materials. After processing, the film can be easily removed by water dissolution, simplifying demoulding operations and surface finishing.

Concrete Reinforcement Fibers Packaging

Water soluble film can be used for packaging fibers designed to reinforce concrete and construction materials. The soluble packaging allows the fiber doses to be introduced directly into mixing systems where the film dissolves and enables uniform dispersion.

 Industrial Protective Packaging

Water soluble PVOH film can provide temporary protection for industrial components and materials during handling, storage or transport. The protective layer can later be removed quickly through water dissolution, simplifying cleaning operations.

Specialized Converted Products

Healthcare and Hospital Laundry

Water soluble PVOH bags are used in healthcare environments for the safe handling and transport of contaminated textiles. The bags dissolve during the washing cycle, helping reduce handling risks and improving hygiene management in hospitals and laundry facilities.

Lamination and Coating Applications

Water soluble PVOH film can be used as a functional layer in lamination or coating processes for specialized industrial materials. The film can later be dissolved in water when the temporary layer is no longer required.

Hygiene and Personal Care Applications

Water soluble film can be integrated into specialized hygiene and personal care products where temporary soluble materials are required. These applications may include disposable systems or technical solutions designed for controlled dissolution.

Selecting the Right PVOH Film

  • The selection of water soluble PVOH film depends on the characteristics of the final product, the packaging format and the operating conditions of the customer’s process. Key variables include dissolution profile, film thickness, sealing performance, mechanical resistance and compatibility with the packaged material.

  • INFHIDRO supports customers in selecting the most suitable PVOH film grade for each industrial application, whether the requirement involves unit-dose chemical packaging, temporary protection, mould release or specialized technical uses.

  • For more information about film properties, dissolution behavior and processing considerations, please refer to our Water Soluble Film FAQ.

PVOH water soluble film used in soluble detergent pods