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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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KURARAY POVAL™ and ELVANOL™ (PVOH) are manufactured by hydrolyzing polyvinyl acetate with caustic soda.
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Kuraray at the Barrier Coating for Paper and Board Course!

21.07.2026

Kuraray will be participating in the Barrier Coating for Paper and Board: Practical and Fundamental Aspects course, taking place August 25–27, 2026, in Säffle, Sweden.

Kuraray at the Barrier Coating for Paper and Board Course!

Join our presentation to discover how KURARAY POVAL™ enables high-performance barrier coatings for paper and board applications.

Our lecture, "Polyvinyl Alcohol Solutions for Barrier Coating of Paper," will be presented by Dr. Samuel Michel, Senior Manager Waterborne System and member of the Poval Resin Division at Kuraray.

Connect with industry experts and explore the newest innovations in barrier coating for paper and packaging applications.

We look forward to meeting you in Säffle and discussing how KURARAY POVAL™ can help achieve sustainable, high-performance paper and board packaging solutions.

Register for the event and join our lecture. We look forward to seeing you in Säffle!