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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 Eurocoat 2026 in Paris

06.02.2026

The Poval Resin and Isoprene Chemical Divisions of Kuraray will present high performance and sustainable solutions at Eurocoat 2026., taking place March 24–26 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, France.

Eurocoat 2026 brings together industry professionals from across the coatings and formulation value chain to explore innovative materials and technologies for paints, coatings, adhesives, inks, and construction chemicals.

Visit the booth D 27 to meet Kuraray’s experts and learn how these materials can enhance your next projects.

The Poval Resin Division will introduce its products KURARAY POVAL™ (polyvinyl alcohol) and EXCEVAL™ (hydrophobically modified polyvinyl alcohol), designed for coatings and adhesive applications. These materials offer strong adhesion properties, excellent film strength, and are inherently biodegradable.

The Isoprene Chemical Division will showcase high-performing ingredients for formulations and chemical building blocks, including UV-curable monomers, specialty solvents, and diols & polyols.

For more information about Eurocoat 2026, please visit: 
https://www.eurocoat-expo.com/en/

We look forward to welcoming you at the booth D 27

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