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Kuraray Poval™ 60-98

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KURARAY POVAL™ 60-98 (formerly KURARAY POVAL™ PVA-203) by Kuraray is a fully hydrolyzed, odorless, water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol. It is manufactured by alcoholysis of polyvinyl acetate. Shows varying degree of polymerization and hydrolysis. Its aqueous solution can be added to polymer emulsions already stabilized with polyvinyl alcohol which affects the extension of the open time, setting speed and rheology. Exhibits good penetration capacity and good adhesion properties. Offers high cohesion & toughness, low electrostatic charging and re-dissolving capacity of the dried film in water. KURARAY POVAL™ 60-98 is designed for use in pressure sensitive adhesive labels. Complies with EU Directive 67/548/EC.

Functions: Adhesion Promoter, Binder, Binder & Resin, Coupling Agent

Chemical Family: Polyvinyl Alcohols & Esters

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Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Degree of Hydrolysis98.0 - 99.0mol %
Ash Contentmax. 0.4%
pH5.0 - 7.0-
Non-volatile Content97.5 ± 2.5%
Viscosity (20°C)54.0 - 66.0mPa.sDIN 53015 / JIS K 6726