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

Kuraray POVAL PVA L-8 Polyvinyl Alcohol

Kuraray POVAL PVA L-8 is a low-molecular-weight, fully hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol offering excellent water solubility, film-forming ability, and adhesion. Designed for textile sizing, paper coating, and emulsion polymerization, it delivers consistent viscosity control and high purity. Trusted globally for reliability and performance in demanding industrial applications.
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Features Of Kuraray POVAL PVA L-8 Polyvinyl Alcohol

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

  2. Excellent film-forming capability yielding transparent, flexible, and strong films.

  3. Superior adhesion to polar substrates including paper, wood, and cellulose-based materials.

  4. Low residual acetyl content ensuring high hydrophilicity and biodegradability.

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

Typical Applications Of Kuraray POVAL PVA L-8 Polyvinyl Alcohol

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

  2. Binders for ceramic and refractory green bodies in advanced manufacturing.

  3. Dispersants and protective colloids in pigment and ink formulations.

  4. Reinforcing agents in paper coating and surface sizing applications.

  5. Base polymer for electrospun nanofibers in biomedical scaffolds and filtration media.

Specifications Of Kuraray POVAL PVA L-8 Polyvinyl Alcohol

Chemical TypePolyvinyl alcohol (partially hydrolyzed)
Product FormWhite granular powder
AppearanceFree-flowing white granules, odorless
Saponification Degree87–89 mol%
Viscosity (4% aqueous solution at 20°C)21–24 mPa·s
Residual Acetate Content11–13 wt%
pH (5% aqueous solution)5.5–6.5
Moisture Content≤5.0 wt%


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