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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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LCA Assessment for KURARAY POVAL™. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) products manufactured in Frankfurt, Germany

06.09.2024

We are excited to announce that Kuraray continues to make significant strides towards sustainability. Our already low CO₂ footprint has decreased further, with the following data illustrating this positive trend:

2018 (calculated 2021): 2.47 kg CO₂
2021 (calculated 2023): 2.43 kg CO₂
2022 (calculated 2023): 2.41 kg CO₂
2023: (calculated 2024): 2.36 kg CO₂

Kuraray has conducted a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for its KURARAY POVAL™. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) products manufactured in Frankfurt, Germany. Using the cradle-to-gate approach, the assessment shows that the “total climate change” value for 1 kg of KURARAY POVAL™ is 2.43 kg CO₂ equivalent for 2021, 2.41 kg CO₂ for 2022, and 2.36 kg CO₂ for 2023.

Sustainability is at the core of our company values, inspiring us to continually enhance our initiatives for a greener future.

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LCA Assessment for KURARAY POVAL™. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) products manufactured in Frankfurt, Germany

We are excited to announce that Kuraray continues to make significant strides towards sustainability. Our already low CO2 footprint has decreased further, with the following data illustrating this positive trend:

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We are excited to announce that Kuraray continues to make significant strides towards sustainability. Our already low CO₂ footprint has decreased further, with the following data illustrating this positive trend:

Download this press release as an
adobe acrobat document

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