- Polymer Name:Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVOH)
- Functions:Resin, Binder, Coupling Agent, Binder & Resin, Adhesion Promoter
- Chemical Family:Polyvinyl Alcohols & Esters, Vinyls, Vinylics & Vinyl Derivatives
KURARAY POVAL™ 4-88 by Kuraray is polyvinyl alcohol manufactured by alcoholysis of polyvinyl acetate. It is a water-soluble, partially saponified, odorless polymer. 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. Applicable for use in remoistenable adhesives. KURARAY POVAL™ 4-88 conforms to EU Directive 67/548/EC.