Polyvinyl Alcohol
Medium-viscosity, fully hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol with excellent film properties.
Medium-viscosity, partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol for coatings and films.
High-viscosity, partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol for diverse applications.
Low-viscosity polyvinyl alcohol for textile stiffening and paper sizing.
High-viscosity, fully hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol with excellent tensile strength.
Polyvinyl Alcohol 30-99, Elvanol 71-30
PVOH 30-99 (Elvanol® 71-30) is a medium-viscosity, fully hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol designed for applications requiring high tensile strength, tear resistance, and excellent adhesion to hydrophilic surfaces. This white granular polymer is soluble in hot water and forms transparent films upon evaporation. Insoluble in cold water and common organic solvents, PVOH 30-99 is widely used in the paper, textile, ceramic, and adhesive industries.
Key applications include sizing for paper and textiles, ceramic fiber binder, and wallpaper glue. PVOH 30-99 offers excellent film-forming characteristics with superior resistance to tearing and high strength, making it a versatile polymer for coatings, adhesives, and emulsions. It is often applied using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment.
Product Specifications
| Viscosity (4% Solution) | 67 ± 5 cps |
| Hydrolysis Level | Fully hydrolyzed (99%) |
| Average Polymerization | 7150 ± 100 |
| Alcoholysis (mol/mol) | 28-32% |
| Solubility | Soluble in hot water |
Applications and Benefits:
- Binder for paper and textile sizing
- Ceramic fiber binder
- Transparent, high-strength film formation
- Wallpaper glue
- Adhesive and emulsion stabilizer
- Hydrophilic surface adhesion
Caution:
Handle with care according to safety guidelines. Refer to the Safety Data Sheet for detailed handling and storage information.
PVOH 30-99 is a high molecular weight, medium viscosity, fully (99%)hydrolyzed grade of polyvinyl alcohol that can dissolve in hot water. It offers high tensile strength and tear resistance. White and granular, it is soluble in hot water but insoluble in cold water and common organic solvents. For most applications, PVOH 30-99 is prepared in water solutions. On evaporation of water, transparent films are formed which have high tensile strength and tear resistance. The binder characteristics of PVOH 30-99 offer excellent adhesion to porous, hydrophilic surfaces, offers a combination of excellent film forming and binder characteristics, along with insolubility in cold water and organic solvents. Synonyms: Elvanol; PVA; Polyviol; Vinol; Alvyl; Polyvinyl Alcohol 500; PVOH; Ethenol, homopolymer; vinyl alcohol polymer; liquifilm; alcotex; aracet apv; cipoviol w 72; Covol; covol 971; elvanol 50-42; elvanol 52-22; elvanol 70-05; elvanol 71-30; elvanol 90-50; gelvatol 1-90; gelvatol 3-91; gelvatol 20-30; gelvatol 2090; GH 20; GL 02; GL 03; GLO 5; GM 14; gohsenol; gohsenol ah 22; gohsenol gh; gohsenol gh 17; gohsenol gh 20; gohsenol gh 23; gohsenol gl 02; gohsenol gl 03; gohsenol gl 05; gohsenol gl 08; gohsenol gm 14; gohsenol gm 94; gohsenol kh 17; gohsenol nh 05; gohsenol nh 17; gohsenol nh 18; gohsenol nh 20; gohsenol nh 26; gohsenol nk 114; gohsenol nl 05; gohsenol nm 14; gohsenol nm 114; ivalon; kurare poval 1700; kurare pva 205; kurate poval 120; Lemol; lemol 5-88; lemol 5-98; lemol 12-88; lemol 16-98; lemol 24-98; lemol 30-98; lemol 51-98; lemol 60-98; lemol 75-98; lemol gf-60; M 13/20; mowiol; mowiol n 30-88; mowiol n 50-98; mowiol n 70-98; NH 18; NM 11; NM 14; polydesis; polysizer 173; polyvinol; polyviol m 13/140; polyviol mo 5/140; polyviol w 25/140; polyviol w 40/140; poval 117; poval 120; poval 203; poval 205; poval 217; poval 1700 Additional Specs: (Verify) Average polymerization: 7150±100 Alcoholysis % (mol/mol) 28-32
Polyvinyl Alcohol Grade 22-88, PVA 217, Elvanol 52-22
Polyvinyl Alcohol grade 22-88 is a water-soluble polymer produced by the alcoholysis of polyvinyl acetate. It has a viscosity of approximately 22 cps in a 4% solution. This polymer is widely used as a binder in sizes due to its excellent penetration and adhesion properties on various fibrous materials. Its remarkable film characteristics include high cohesion, toughness, low electrostatic charging, and redissolving capacity in water.
PVOH 22-88 offers excellent barrier properties, repelling oil, grease, and fat due to its insolubility in most organic solvents. It enhances mechanical strength when applied as a film on paper or paperboard, making it an ideal surface sizing agent. It also serves as an outstanding carrier for optical brightening agents and pigments. This grade can replace Elvanol® 52-22, Poval 26-88, Selvol 523, and PVA-217 with comparable viscosity.
Product Specifications
| Viscosity (4% Solution) | 22 cps |
| Solubility | Water-soluble |
| Replacement for | Elvanol® 52-22, Poval 26-88, Selvol 523, PVA-217 |
| Applications | Binder, film formation, surface sizing agent, pigment carrier |
Applications and Benefits:
- Binder for fibrous materials with excellent adhesion
- Film formation with high cohesion and toughness
- Barrier to grease, oil, and fat
- Surface sizing agent for paper and paperboard
- Carrier for optical brightening agents and pigments
Caution:
Handle with care and follow appropriate safety guidelines. Refer to the Safety Data Sheet for detailed information.
Polyvinyl Alcohol Grade 25-88
PVOH2588 is a medium-viscosity (25 cps), partially hydrolyzed (88%) water-soluble polymer that dissolves in warm or room-temperature water. Equivalent to Elvanol® 52-22, Poval 26-88, Selvol 523, and PVA-217, this polymer is widely used in coatings, adhesives, and films. It is especially valued for its higher binding capacity compared to synthetic latex and starch, making it ideal for spiral wound tubes, coated paper, linerboard, and specialty water-soluble films. PVOH2588 also adds strength to recycled boards and enhances oil and grease resistance.
Additional applications include stabilizing vinyl acetate, polystyrene, and polyvinyl chloride emulsions, re-moisturizing adhesives, temporary binders for ceramics, photosensitive coatings, and as a soil anti-redeposition agent. It is suitable for use in textile coatings and joint compounds.
Product Specifications
| Viscosity (4% Solution at 20ºC) | 23.0 - 27.0 cps |
| Percent Hydrolysis | 87.0 - 89.0% |
| Solution pH | 4.5 - 6.5 |
| Total Organic Volatiles (wt.%) | Max. 1.0% |
| Ash (wt.%) | 0.0 - 0.5% |
| Residual Methanol | < 0.9% |
Applications and Benefits:
- Spiral wound tubes
- Coated paper and linerboard
- Specialty water-soluble films
- Binder for adhesives and coatings
- Enhances oil and grease resistance
- Soil anti-redeposition agent
- Temporary binder for ceramics
- Photosensitive coatings
- Textile coatings
Caution:
Handle in accordance with recommended safety procedures. Refer to the Safety Data Sheet for detailed handling and storage guidelines.
Polyvinyl Alcohol Grade 49-88
Polyvinyl Alcohol Grade 49-88 is a high-viscosity (49 cps for a 4% solution) and partially hydrolyzed (88%) water-soluble polymer. Equivalent to PVOH5042, Elvanol® 50-42, SELVOL 540, and POVAL 49-88, it dissolves in cold water but benefits from heating or warm water for complete dissolution. This polymer offers high tensile strength, tear resistance, and excellent properties as a disperser and stabilizer.
Applications include stabilizing vinyl acetate, polystyrene, and polyvinyl chloride emulsions, re-moisturizing adhesives, temporary binders for ceramics, water-soluble films, paper adhesives, photosensitive coatings, and as a soil anti-redeposition agent. PVOH 49-88 is also widely used in personal care, construction, textile, and emulsion industries and is a key ingredient for making slime.
Product Specifications
| Viscosity (4% Solution) | 47-49 cps |
| Hydrolysis Level | 88% (partially hydrolyzed) |
| Solubility | Cold-water soluble (heating recommended for complete dissolution) |
| Equivalent Products | PVOH5042, Elvanol® 50-42, SELVOL 540, Poval 49-88 |
| Applications | Emulsions, adhesives, coatings, paper, ceramics |
Applications and Benefits:
- Stabilization of vinyl acetate, polystyrene, and PVC emulsions
- Binder for adhesives and paper coatings
- Temporary binder for ceramics
- Water-soluble films and photosensitive coatings
- Soil anti-redeposition agent
- Key ingredient for slime making
Caution:
Handle in accordance with recommended safety procedures. Refer to the Safety Data Sheet for detailed handling and storage guidelines.
SELVOL 205 Polyvinyl Alcohol, PVOH688
SELVOL 205 is a low-viscosity, easy-to-dissolve polyvinyl alcohol, commonly used as a stiffener or sizing agent for textiles and paper. This off-white granular solid exhibits excellent thermal and light stability, making it suitable for various industrial applications. The viscosity of a 4% solution is between 5.2 and 6.2 cps.
Product Specifications
| Appearance | Off-white granular solid |
| Viscosity (4% solution) | 5.2 - 6.2 cps |
| Refractive Index (nD at 20ºC) | 1.52 - 1.55 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.27 - 1.31 |
| Specific Heat (J/g K) | 1.65 - 1.67 |
| Thermal Conductivity (W/m C) | ~2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (0-45ºC) | 7 - 10 x 10-5 / ºC |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 58ºC |
| Melting Point | 180ºC |
| Electrical Resistivity (Ω cm x 107) | 3.1 - 3.8 |
Applications and Benefits:
- Textile stiffener
- Paper sizing agent
- Industrial applications requiring low-viscosity PVA
- Excellent thermal and light stability
Caution:
Handle according to standard safety procedures. Refer to the Safety Data Sheet for detailed information.
Polyvinyl Alcohol 62-99, SELVOL 165
Polyvinyl Alcohol grade 62-99 (PVOH 62-99) is a high-viscosity, fully hydrolyzed polymer designed to produce films with exceptional tensile strength and tear resistance. It provides excellent resistance to oil, grease, petroleum hydrocarbons, and common solvents. This grade is equivalent to Selvol™ 165, Elvanol 70-62, PVOH 70-62, and Poval 60-98, as well as similar to Poval 56-98.
Product Specifications
| Viscosity (4% Solution) | 67 ± 5 cps |
| Hydrolysis | Fully hydrolyzed |
| Total Volatiles | 5% Max. |
| Total Organic Volatiles | 1% Max. |
| Methanol | 0.9% Max. |
| Ash | 1.2% Max. |
Applications and Benefits:
- Films with high tensile strength and tear resistance
- Resistance to oil, grease, and petroleum hydrocarbons
- Excellent barrier against common solvents
- Suitable for industrial coatings and specialty films
- Ideal for high-strength adhesive formulations
Caution:
Handle in accordance with recommended safety procedures. Refer to the Safety Data Sheet for detailed handling and storage guidelines.
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