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

Kuraray POVAL PVA AQ-4104 Polyvinyl Alcohol

Kuraray POVAL PVA AQ-4104 is a water-soluble, high-adhesion polyvinyl alcohol copolymer from Kuraray’s premium POVAL series. Featuring excellent film-forming ability, thermal stability and compatibility with cellulose derivatives, it’s widely used in adhesives, paper coating and textile sizing. Its balanced hydrolysis degree ensures rapid dissolution and strong bonding without excessive viscosity.
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Features Of Kuraray POVAL PVA AQ-4104 Polyvinyl Alcohol

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

  2. Excellent film-forming capability and strong adhesion to polar substrates.

  3. Good compatibility with starch, cellulose derivatives, and various water-soluble polymers.

  4. Low residual acetyl content ensures enhanced hydrophilicity and biodegradability.

  5. Consistent batch-to-batch quality supported by Kuraray’s stringent GMP-aligned manufacturing control.

Typical Applications Of Kuraray POVAL PVA AQ-4104 Polyvinyl Alcohol

  1. Water-soluble packaging films for agrochemicals and detergent pods.

  2. Binder in ceramic green bodies and refractory shaping processes.

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

  4. Temporary protective coating for metal surface passivation during machining.

  5. Matrix component in pharmaceutical fast-dissolving films (FDFs) and oral thin films.

Specifications Of Kuraray POVAL PVA AQ-4104 Polyvinyl Alcohol

Chemical TypePolyvinyl alcohol (partially hydrolyzed)
Product FormWhite to off-white free-flowing powder
AppearanceFree-flowing granular or powdered solid
Saponification Degree (mol %)87–89
Viscosity (4% aqueous solution at 20°C)3.8–4.5 mPa·s
Residual Acetate Content (wt %)≤12.0
pH (1% aqueous solution)5.5–7.5
Moisture Content (wt %)≤5.0


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