"KURARAY POVAL" is widely used for emulsion polymerization of vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) or VAM/acrylics as protective colloid or thickener.
PVAs have;

1. Superior film strength Adhesive strength
2. Water soluble polymer
3. Surface activity
4. Protective colloidability

Classification of emulsion

Emulsion Stabilizer Application PVAc-Em (homo & EVA) PVA Surfactant Construction Adhesive Acrylate-Em Surfactant (PVA for thickener) Paint Tacky adhesiveConstructione SBR latex Surfactant (PVA for thickener) Paper coating Construction

3.KURARAY POVAL for emulsion polymerization

Fully hydrolyzed grades

Grades Hydrolysis (mol %) Viscosity (mPas) PVA-105 98-99 5.2-6.0 PVA-117 98-99 25-31 PVA-124 98-99 54-66 PVA-CST 95.5-96.5 24-30

Partially hydrolyzed grades

Grades Hydrolysis (mol %) Viscosity (mPas) PVA-205 86.5-89 4.6-5.4 PVA-217 87-89 20.5-24.5 PVA-224 87-89 40-48 PVA-226 86-89 50-58

E-type grades

Grades Hydrolysis (mol %) Viscosity (mPas) PVA-217E 87-89 20-26 PVA-217EE 87-89 20-26 PVA-220E 87-89 27-35 PVA-224E 87-89 40-50