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Adhesive

From paper and textiles to metal foil, Selvol™ Polyvinyl Alcohol is an invaluable adhesive additive or modifier.

Emulsion Polymerization

With heat resistant, easy cleanup, and rapid setting speed, Selvol™ Polyvinyl Alcohol is an excellent emulsifying and dispersing agent.

Films & Packing

Selvol™ Ultiloc offers high-performance flexible barrier options for a variety of packaging.

Oil Field Cementing

The world’s most commonly used fluid loss control additives for oil field cementing: Selvol™ Polyvinyl Alcohol and Selvol™ Premiol.

Paper

Selvol™ Polyvinyl Alcohol controls stickies, improves both dry and wet strength of paper, renders brighter paper, and improves print quality.

Textiles

Selvol™ Polyvinyl Alcohol and Selvol™ Ultalux deliver better weavability, lower add-ons, decreased shed, and the best size stability for a wide variety of fabrics. Selvol™ Polyvinyl Alcohol is the most widely used textile warp sizing composition, protecting both spun and filament yarn.

Building & Construction

In cements, joint compounds, caulks, sealants, and so much more, Selvol™ Polyvinyl Alcohol delivers better binding power, thickening, and moisture retention to products used in construction and building.

Specialty Applications

With its unique properties, Selvol™ Polyvinyl Alcohol’s applications are endless-from detergents, mold release agents, seed coatings, sponges, dental adhesives, floor coatings, health and beauty, and so much more.

Personal Care

For polyvinyl alcohol in cosmetics, look no further than Selvol™ Ultalux. Ultalux delivers the highest cosmetic grade polyvinyl alcohol safely and effectively to impart a range of functional attributes to hair, skin, and color cosmetics’ formulations.