Kuraray

Kuraray Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA or POVAL) is a unique functional resin pioneered by Kuraray Co. Ltd, Japan. Kuraray POVAL resins have versatile physical and chemical properties and are used in diverse applications across industries.

Expertise: Warp sizing agent
MEDIUM HYDROLYZED GRADE 29 - 96
  • Form a very good film layer
  • Soluble in water
  • Strong bonding / adhesion
  • Resistant to oil and grease
  • Does not contain harmful substances
  • Bio degradable and recyclable

Former Grade Name
PVA - CST

SPECIFICATION

Viscosity mPa.s (1)
24 ~ 30

Hydrolysis mol %
95.5 ~ 96.6

Volatile %max. (2)
5.0

Asc %max. (3)
0.4

pH
5-7

MEDIUM HYDROLYZED GRADE 17 - 94
  • Form a very good film layer
  • Soluble in water
  • Strong bonding / adhesion
  • Resistant to oil and grease
  • Does not contain harmful substances
  • Bio degradable and recyclable

Former Grade Name
PVA - 613

SPECIFICATION

Viscosity mPa.s (1)
14.5 ~ 18.5

Hydrolysis mol %
92.5 ~ 94.5

Volatile %max. (2)
5.0

Asc %max. (3)
0.4

pH
5-7

COMPLETELY HYDROLYZED 28 - 98 K
  • Form a very good film layer
  • Strong bonding / adhesion
  • Resistant to oil and grease
  • Bio degradable and recyclable

Former Grade Name
PVA - 117K

SPECIFICATION

Viscosity mPa.s (1)
25 ~ 31

Hydrolysis mol %
98 ~ 99

Volatile %max. (2)
5.0

Asc %max. (3)
0.4

pH
5-7

PARTIALLY HYDROLYZED GRADE 5 - 88 MB
  • Form a very good film layer
  • Soluble in water
  • Strong bonding / adhesion
  • Resistant to oil and grease
  • Does not contain harmful substances
  • Bio degradable and recyclable

Former Grade Name
PVA - 205MB

SPECIFICATION

Viscosity mPa.s (1)
4.6 ~ 5.4

Hydrolysis mol %
86.5 ~ 89

Volatile %max. (2)
5.0

Asc %max. (3)
0.4

pH
5-7

PARTIALLY HYDROLYZED GRADE 22 - 88 MB
  • Form a very good film layer
  • Soluble in water
  • Strong bonding / adhesion
  • Resistant to oil and grease
  • Does not contain harmful substances
  • Bio degradable and recyclable

Former Grade Name
PVA - 217MB

SPECIFICATION

Viscosity mPa.s (1)
20.5 ~ 24.5

Hydrolysis mol %
87 ~ 89

Volatile %max. (2)
5.0

Asc %max. (3)
0.4

pH
5-7

PARTIALLY HYDROLYZED GRADE 44 - 88
  • Form a very good film layer
  • Soluble in water
  • Strong bonding / adhesion
  • Resistant to oil and grease
  • Does not contain harmful substances
  • Bio degradable and recyclable

Former Grade Name
PVA - 224MB

SPECIFICATION

Viscosity mPa.s (1)
40 ~ 48

Hydrolysis mol %
87 ~ 89

Volatile %max. (2)
5.0

Asc %max. (3)
0.4

pH
5-7

PARTIALLY HYDROLYZED GRADE 49 - 88
  • Form a very good film layer
  • Soluble in water
  • Strong bonding / adhesion
  • Resistant to oil and grease
  • Does not contain harmful substances
  • Bio degradable and recyclable

Former Grade Name
PVA - 225

SPECIFICATION

Viscosity mPa.s (1)
45 ~ 52

Hydrolysis mol %
96.5 ~ 89.0

Volatile %max. (2)
5.0

Asc %max. (3)
0.4

pH
5-7

GRADE HR-3010

1.  EXCEVAL™ is FDA & BfR certified enhanced Polyvinyl Alcohol used as a barrier agent in grease proof paper.

  • Water soluble polymer for aqueous coating
  • FDA & BfR certified (Chinese GB 9685 is under examination)
  • Bio-degradable
  • Non halogen
  • Re-pulping applicable

2.  EXCEVAL™ is one of the best barrier agents among "non - fluoro chemical" ones.

3.  EXCEVAL™ enhances performance of "fluoro chemical" when combined

SPECIFICATION

Viscosity 4% aq solution (mPa.s)
12.0 ~ 16.0

DH (mol.- %)
99.0 ~ 99.4

Max. Ash (%)
0.4

Max. Volatile (%)
5.0

GRADE RS-2117

1.  EXCEVAL™ is FDA & BfR certified enhanced Polyvinyl Alcohol used as a barrier agent in grease proof paper.

  • Water soluble polymer for aqueous coating
  • FDA & BfR certified (Chinese GB 9685 is under examination)
  • Bio-degradable
  • Non halogen
  • Re-pulping applicable

2.  EXCEVAL™ is one of the best barrier agents among "non - fluoro chemical" ones.

3.  EXCEVAL™ enhances performance of "fluoro chemical" when combined

SPECIFICATION

Viscosity 4% aq solution (mPa.s)
23.0 ~ 30.0

DH (mol.- %)
97.5 ~ 99.0

Max. Ash (%)
0.4

Max. Volatile (%)
5.0

GRADE AQ-4104

1.  EXCEVAL™ is FDA & BfR certified enhanced Polyvinyl Alcohol used as a barrier agent in grease proof paper.

  • Water soluble polymer for aqueous coating
  • FDA & BfR certified (Chinese GB 9685 is under examination)
  • Bio-degradable
  • Non halogen
  • Re-pulping applicable

2.  EXCEVAL™ is one of the best barrier agents among "non - fluoro chemical" ones.

3.  EXCEVAL™ enhances performance of "fluoro chemical" when combined

SPECIFICATION

Viscosity 4% aq solution (mPa.s)
3.5 ~ 4.5

DH (mol.- %)
98.0 ~ 99.0

Max. Ash (%)
0.4

Max. Volatile (%)
5.0

GRADE RS-1717

1.  EXCEVAL™ is FDA & BfR certified enhanced Polyvinyl Alcohol used as a barrier agent in grease proof paper.

  • Water soluble polymer for aqueous coating
  • FDA & BfR certified (Chinese GB 9685 is under examination)
  • Bio-degradable
  • Non halogen
  • Re-pulping applicable

2.  EXCEVAL™ is one of the best barrier agents among "non - fluoro chemical" ones.

3.  EXCEVAL™ enhances performance of "fluoro chemical" when combined

SPECIFICATION

Viscosity 4% aq solution (mPa.s)
23.0 ~ 30.0

DH (mol.- %)
92.0 ~ 94.0

Max. Ash (%)
0.4

Max. Volatile (%)
5.0

COMPOLYMER T-25
  • Porous powder
  • Faster dissolution
    - Dramatic reduction of dissolution time
    - Dissolution facilities designed for starch such as "Jet cooker" is also applicable
  • Less foaming in aqueous solution
    - Solve foaming problems
    - Reduction of amount of anti-foaming agents
  • Better compatibility in "powder - powder" blend
  • Special copolymers which solubility get increased at alkaline condition
    - Utilization as an additive to cement slurry

SPECIFICATION

Viscosity (4wt% aqueous, cP)
28.5 ~ 32.5

Hydrolysis
99.5

pH
5.0 ~ 7.0

Ash (wt%, as sodium oxide)
<0.35

Volatiles (wt%)
<5.0

Residual Methanol (wt%)
<1.0

COMPOLYMER T-66
  • Porous powder
  • Faster dissolution
    - Dramatic reduction of dissolution time
    - Dissolution facilities designed for starch such as "Jet cooker" is also applicable
  • Less foaming in aqueous solution
    - Solve foaming problems
    - Reduction of amount of anti-foaming agents
  • Better compatibility in "powder - powder" blend
  • Special copolymers which solubility get increased at alkaline condition
    - Utilization as an additive to cement slurry

SPECIFICATION

Viscosity (4wt% aqueous, cP)
28.5 ~ 32.5

Hydrolysis
99.5

pH
5.0 ~ 7.0

Ash (wt%, as sodium oxide)
<0.35

Volatiles (wt%)
<5.0

Residual Methanol (wt%)
<1.0

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