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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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Recent press releases

Sustainable packaging, less waste: Kuraray Poval is providing knowledge and materials for the CEFLEX initiative and recycling drive in Europe

Kuraray Poval is joining Kuraray's EVAL and Plantic business units and getting involved in the CEFLEX consortium to build a more efficient circular…

10.11.2020

Kuraray Poval™ at SPE ACTE

This year Kuraray will be presented at the annual technical conference and exhibition of the Society of Petroleum Engineers.

Kuraray will present…

28.10.2020

Natural fibres instead of plastics: Kuraray is providing materials, expertise and funding for European project on sustainable substitutes for plastics

Kuraray is contributing its PVOH (polyvinyl alcohol) brands KURALON™, Kuraray Poval™ and Exceval™ to the VTT project “Piloting Alternatives for…

07.08.2020

Two new PVOH types for Europe: Kuraray Poval™ 3-88 and 6-96 for paper coatings and adhesives with perfect flow properties

Kuraray is commencing production of two new polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) grades in Europe: Kuraray Poval™ 3-88 for low-viscosity coatings and…

22.06.2020

Two new PVOH types for Europe: Kuraray Poval™ 3-88 and 6-96 for paper coatings and adhesives with perfect flow properties

New Kuraray Poval™ Grades available

Kuraray is the market leading global manufacturer of polyvinyl alcohol selling products with the following brand names: Kuraray Poval™/ Elvanol™ /…

16.04.2020