PVA – Body Bag – Alkaline Hydrolysis

Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) is a unique, synthetic water-soluble polymer. Unlike standard transport bags, the Classic PVA bag is designed specifically to dissolve completely without leaving a trace of plastic residue behind.

When exposed to the liquid flow, alkaline chemicals (potassium or sodium hydroxide), and elevated heat inside a resomation vessel, the chemical bonds of the PVA film rupture. It safely breaks down along with the decedent’s organic tissues, leaving only clean mineral bone ash and a sterile effluent liquid.

• Minimum Dissolve Temperature: 65°C / 149°F

• Operational Compatibility: Engineered explicitly for high-temperature alkaline hydrolysis systems operating at or above 150°F (up to 350°F).

• Pre-Process Safety: Because it requires a high-temperature threshold to dissolve, it won’t prematurely degrade from standard handling, condensation, or ambient workspace humidity prior to chamber insertion.

No. This product belongs to a highly specific weight class classification: designed to contain fluids, not transport bodies. Because water-soluble PVA film lacks the puncture-resistance and tensile strength of heavy-duty vinyl or PE-SCRIM, it does not feature carry handles.

Best Practice: The deceased should be transferred using standard removal equipment. The PVA bag should be applied at the facility or placed on the tray directly inside the process chamber to line the vessel and cleanly contain internal fluids.

It dramatically lowers their environmental footprint while optimizing workflow. Because the bag is completely chlorine-free and PVC-free, it generates zero airborne pollutants and requires far less machine fuel to process than flame-based cremation cycles.

Furthermore, having an option between a robust Single #10 C-Zipper closure or a fast-sealing adhesive track allows technicians to prepare both human and pet remains cleanly without altering their standard bio-security protocols.