Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Kuraray POVAL PVA 203 Polyvinyl Alcohol

Kuraray POVAL PVA 203 is a water-soluble, partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol polymer offering balanced solubility, film strength and adhesion. Designed for textile sizing, paper coating and specialty adhesives, it delivers excellent compatibility, low foaming and consistent rheology. Its moderate degree of hydrolysis ensures rapid dissolution without gelation.
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  • kuraray poval pva 203 polyvinyl alcohol_1155c13c

Features Of Kuraray POVAL PVA 203 Polyvinyl Alcohol

  1. High water solubility with rapid dissolution in cold and warm water.

  2. Excellent film-forming capability and mechanical strength after drying.

  3. Superior adhesion to porous substrates including paper, wood, and textiles.

  4. Good compatibility with starch, cellulose derivatives, and various synthetic polymers.

  5. Low residual acetaldehyde content, supporting stringent regulatory requirements for food-contact and pharmaceutical applications.

Typical Applications Of Kuraray POVAL PVA 203 Polyvinyl Alcohol

  1. Water-soluble packaging films for detergent pods and agrochemical encapsulation.

  2. Binder in ceramic green bodies and refractory casting slips.

  3. Thickener and stabilizer in aqueous pigment dispersions for inkjet inks.

  4. Adhesive component in laminating adhesives for flexible packaging.

  5. Protective colloid in emulsion polymerization of vinyl acetate and acrylic monomers.

Specifications Of Kuraray POVAL PVA 203 Polyvinyl Alcohol

Chemical TypePolyvinyl alcohol (partially hydrolyzed)
Product FormWhite to off-white free-flowing powder
AppearanceFree of lumps and foreign particles
Saponification Degree87–89 mol%
Viscosity (4% aqueous solution at 20°C)20–23 mPa·s
Residual Acetate Content11–13 wt%
pH (5% aqueous solution)5.0–7.0
Volatiles (105°C, 2 h)≤5.0 wt%


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