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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 Specialty Papers US 2025 in Chicago

17.10.2025

Innovation meets sustainability at Specialty Papers US 2025, and Kuraray will be there as a proud sponsor!

Kuraray at Specialty Papers US 2025 in Chicago

Join us in Chicago, October 27–28, 2025, to explore how advanced materials are transforming the future of paper applications. Our team (Kuraray America) includes Vitor Godoy, Timothy Davis, and David Higginbotham, along with Cynthia Perissinotto, visiting Sales Manager from Kuraray South America.

Specialty Papers US is recognized as North America’s leading conference for the paper sector, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, converters, and brand owners to exchange insights on market trends, technical innovations, and sustainable paper solutions.

KURARAY POVAL™ [Polyvinyl Alcohol] continues to advance high-performance, sustainable materials designed to meet the evolving needs of paper and packaging applications; with BPI Certification it reinforces our commitment to developing environmentally conscious materials.
EXCEVAL™, is a hydrophobically modified polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), that offers exceptional water, grease, and gas barrier performance, even under high-humidity conditions.

David Chacon with our Plantic Technologies Ltd. team will be presented and sharing his expertise in “PLANTIC™ Extrusion Coatings for Recyclable, High-Barrier Paper Packaging.”

If you would like to book a meeting with our experts during the event, please contact us through our contact form.