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Kuraray Poval™ –
Polyvinyl alcohol, PVA, PVOH
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Polyvinyl alcohol (polyvinylalcohol) has a variety of applications ranging from paper and textile industries to construction, adhesives and the oil and gas industry.
Kuraray Poval™
Kuraray Poval™ is water-soluble, has specific colloidal characteristics, excellent film-forming properties, and high tensile strength.

Elvanol™
Elvanol™ polyvinyl alcohol is widely used in diverse applications such as adhesives for paper, wood, textiles, leather, and other water-absorbent substrates.

Exceval™
Exceval™ is the trademark of Kuraray’s halogen-free, hydrophobic polyvinyl alcohol.

Mowiflex™
Mowiflex™ is Kuraray’s polyvinyl alcohol-based polymer compound that meets the requirements of thermoplastic processing.

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Kuraray Poval™ polyvinyl alcohol is an innovative, transformative material that makes products stronger and smarter. Across industries as diverse as textiles and energy, its application enhances durability and improves performance.
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Agriculture

Barrier Films

Ceramics

Cosmetics

Food & Feed

Oil & Gas

Paper

PVC

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Kuraray Poval™ and Elvanol™ (PVOH) are manufactured by hydrolyzing polyvinyl acetate with caustic soda.
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Kuraray Poval™ About us Environment & Safety

Environmental protection & safety

Growth and responsibility go hand in hand at Kuraray. We develop products and technologies that improve the quality of life and help find solutions to the global challenges of our times.

As a chemical company, we are committed to the principles of Responsible Care and aware of our responsibility for future generations. That includes the safety of our employees, avoiding the environmentally harmful consequences of industrial production, reducing energy consumption at our facilities and developing new products and technologies that protect the environment.

Since January 2020, Kuraray is part of the Rhine-Main Energy Efficiency Network and has been awarded the AGEEN quality seal for its commitment.

Find out more about "Initiative Energieeffizienz Netzwerke"

Environmental protection and safety have top priority for our company.
We strive for a lasting improvement in environmental protection.
We develop products and technologies that help improve the environment.

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