Additives
| Recommended Additives for Polyvinyl Alcohol* | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Brand or Generic Name | Manufacturer | Suggested Use Level |
| Crosslinkers | Bacote-20 Glyoxal Polycup 172 | Magnesium Elektron, Ltd. BASF Ashland |
2 - 10% d/d 5 - 15% d/d 5 - 10% d/d |
| Defoamers | Antifoam 116 Industrol DF 132 | Harcros BASF |
< 1% d/d < 1% d/d |
| Biocides |
Kathon LX Dowicil 75 | Dow Chemical Dow Chemical |
< 50 ppm 1000-2000 ppm |
| Plasticizers | Glycerine Ethylene Glycol Urea | — — |
2-5% 2-5% 1-5% |
Note: *
The FDA compliance status of the recommended additives should be verified with the respective manufacturer.
