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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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Cosmetics

Food & Feed

Laundry detergent sheets

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KURARAY POVAL™ and ELVANOL™ (PVOH) are manufactured by hydrolyzing polyvinyl acetate with caustic soda.
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Kuraray is proud to be part of ABRAFATI SHOW 2025!

01.09.2025

Join us from September 23rd - 25th 2025, at the São Paulo Expo in São Paulo, Brazil, for one of the most important events in the paints and coatings industry.

Kuraray is proud to be part of ABRAFATI SHOW 2025!

ABRAFATI SHOW is the premier gathering for the paints and coatings sector in Latin America, combining the renowned International Coatings Congress with a comprehensive trade exhibition. The event brings together industry leaders, suppliers, researchers, and technical experts to share knowledge, showcase innovations, and shape the future of sustainable coatings and related technologies.

We invite you to visit us at our Booth E28. at ABRAFATI SHOW 2025. Our polyvinyl alcohol portfolio — including KURARAY POVAL™, EXCEVAL™, and ELVANOL™ — offers high-performance solutions for coatings, adhesives, and paper treatments. Designed with both functionality and sustainability in mind, our materials help shape the future of responsible innovation.

Come meet us at our Booth and discover how Kuraray drives high quality and sustainable solutions in coatings, adhesives, and paper applications.

We look forward to connecting with you in São Paulo!

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Kuraray is proud to be part of ABRAFATI SHOW 2025!

Join us from September 23rd - 25th 2025, at the São Paulo Expo in São Paulo, Brazil, for one of the most important events in the paints and coatings industry.

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