Selvol™ Polyvinyl Alcohol
Selvol™ Polyvinyl Alcohol is a white, granular, water-soluble resin manufactured by polymerizing vinyl acetate and hydrolyzing the resultant polymer to produce the alcohol.
Because PVOH is synthesized from polyvinyl acetate, a variety of different grades of Selvol™ Polyvinyl Alcohol is available that varies in molecular weight and hydrolysis level. These two factors are the major determinants of the performance properties of PVOH. We offer pre-made solutions of several popular grades including Selvol™ 203, 205, and 523.
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Common applications
- Textile sizing agents
- Pigment binders
- Emulsifying agents
- Adhesive and protective film
The most common Selvol™ PVOH powders include:
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