Safer, Stronger Briquetting With Selvol MB

Mining, metal refining and power generation industries create fine powders that the right binder transforms into durable, reusable briquettes.

Selvol MB is a family of polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) binders engineered for briquetting and pelletization. Its unique formulation helps powders stick together and stay together. You get strong, uniform briquettes that hold up through handling, transport and use.

Briquetting Challenges and Selvol MB Solutions

Every briquetting process faces a few hurdles. Here’s how Selvol MB helps you beat them.

 

Briquetting Problem Selvol MB Solution
Briquettes crack or crumble ✓ Creates strong, uniform bonds for stable, high-strength briquettes
Breakage during transport or storage

 

 ✓ Provides superior durability and impact resistance
Moisture weakens briquettes ✓ Adds moisture resistance for consistent strength in humid or wet conditions
Long drying times slow production ✓ Cures efficiently at room temperature, saving energy
Binder use drives up cost ✓ Uses less binder to save costs
Handling poses safety risks ✓ Water-soluble, nontoxic and easy to manage
Dust and waste increase material loss ✓ Improves yield and recyclability

 

 

Result: You get stronger, safer and more efficient briquettes from mixing to furnace.

Where Selvol MB Works Best

A wide range of briquetting and pelletization applications see benefits with Selvol MB.

  • Power Generation
    Coal fines and fly ash pressed into boiler and cofiring fuel
  • Metallurgy and SteelmakingOre dust and sludge compacted into smelting feedstock
  • Cement and Ceramics
    Mineral waste reused as kiln fuel
  • Biomass and Agriculture
    Husks, shells or sawdust turned into energy briquettes
  • Industrial Manufacturing
    Kilns, ovens and dryers fueled with dense solid fuel

Read Selvol bulk handling guidelines.

Briquettes with Selvol MB delivered the highest overall relative performance (indexed to 1.0). Molasses-lime (0.29) and starch (0.25) trailed significantly; other polymer systems reached 0.67.

Briquettes made with Selvol MB retained nearly all mass after 24 hours in water (99.5%). Molasses-lime retained 70%, starch retained 65% and other polymer binders retained 77%.

Why Selvol MB Outperforms Traditional Binders

Compared with molasses-lime, starch or other binders, Selvol MB offers distinct benefits.

  • Higher adhesion
  • Better moisture resistance
  • Greater durability
  • Lower overall cost per ton

Selvol MB

Molasses-Lime

Starch

Other Polymer Binder

Read Selvol solution preparation guidelines.

Work With SEKISUI on Briquetting Solutions

At SEKISUI Specialty Chemicals, we design high-performance products that make industrial processes simpler, safer and more sustainable.

Contact us today to purchase Selvol MB.

Reach out to our Technical Service Team for expert support on solution preparation and product use.