KURARAY POVAL ™ ( PVOH ) is an innovative material that makes products stronger and smarter. Through its application industries improves durability and improves performance.Kuraray Poval™ is the brand name of Kuraray’s globally produced polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH). Kuraray Poval™ features an extremely wide-ranging field of applications. The main uses are in the paper, adhesive, textile and construction industries, as well as in ceramics, packaging and electronics. The physical and chemical properties make PVOH very versatile. It features water-solubility, excellent film forming characteristics, high tensile strength and elasticity, as well as resistance against organic solvents and dispersing power.