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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 ASTA Field Crop Seed Convention 2024

04.12.2024

We are pleased to announce Kuraray's participation in the ASTA Field Crop Seed Convention 2024, happening from December 10-13 in Orlando, Florida.

Kuraray at ASTA Field Crop Seed Convention 2024

We invite you to meet with us to learn more about Kuraray’s performance materials for sustainable agriculture. Visit us at the Booth 82 to explore our product range of microplastic-free binder solutions. Being inherently biodegradable in water/soil in aqueous solution form our BPI Certified KURARAY POVAL™ is ideal for use in sustainable agriculture applications such as seed coating, soil improver, spray adjuvant and fertilizer binder.

Our team of experts — Rina Takeshita, Andressa Abreu, Sandra Fatur, and Yuta Taoka — will be available to discuss your specific product needs and application possibilities. They are eager to provide expert insights and personalized recommendations.

To schedule a meeting with us at the event, please reach out to your contact at Kuraray or use our contact form.

Learn more about our solutions for agriculture here.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Kuraray at ASTA Field Crop Seed Convention 2024

We are pleased to announce Kuraray's participation in the ASTA Field Crop Seed Convention 2024, happening from December 10-13 in Orlando, Florida.

You have questions about our products or want to contact us?

You have questions about our
products or want to contact us?