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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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KURARAY POVAL™ and ELVANOL™ (PVOH) are manufactured by hydrolyzing polyvinyl acetate with caustic soda.
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Kuraray at SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition

23.01.2026

Kuraray America, Inc. will be spotlighting POLY LOC™ at the SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference & Exhibition (HFTCE), taking place February 3–5 at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, Texas, USA.

Kuraray at SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition

The conference brings together industry professionals to exchange knowledge and explore innovative solutions for today’s hydraulic fracturing and well stimulation challenges.

Visit Booth #620 to connect with Kuraray’s PVOH (Polyvinyl Alcohol) team and learn how POLY LOC™, a premium polymer-based diverting agent, provides temporary diversion to enhance stimulation of perforation clusters in targeted zones.

Key properties of POLY LOC™ include:

Highly swellable
Water-soluble
Polymer-based diverter that dissolves completely in water at any pH

POLY LOC™ reflects Kuraray’s commitment to delivering practical, performance-driven solutions for modern hydraulic fracturing operations.

We look forward to meeting you at HFTCE!

For technical advice and commercial inquiries related to our product portfolio, please contact your familiar Poval Customer Service representative or use our contact form.

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Kuraray at SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition

Kuraray America, Inc. will be spotlighting POLY LOC™ at the SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference & Exhibition (HFTCE), taking place February 3–5 at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, Texas, USA.

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