Building and Construction Applications

Our Polyvinyl Alcohol resin using Selvol™ is used in caulks and sealants, joint compounds (e.g. joint cements and drywall mud), redispersible powders (e.g. grouts and mortars), and, of course, indirectly as components in industrial or construction adhesives. In building and construction, Selvol™ delivers added binding power, thickening, and moisture retention. With proper grade selection, Selvol™ also contributes to balanced critical properties such as open time, sandability, spreadability, and slip resistance.

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Typical Joint Compound Formulations

FORMULA ALL PURPOSE LITE MULTI-USE
WATER 30 36 33
PRESERVATIVE 0.08 0.08 0.08
GLYCOL 0.7 0.8 0.7
LIMESTONE 58 46 54
MICA 6 6 4
CLAY 2.1 2.7 2.3
PERLITE 0 5 3.2
Selvol™ Polyvinyl Alcohol 0.41 0.41 0.41
LATEX BINDER 2 3 2.3
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Polyvinyl Alcohol

Grout, sealants, ceramics…

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NEW Polyvinyl Alcohol Copolymers

Improved adhesion to difficult substrates and increased reactivity and crosslinking, low temp water solubility

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CPVC Resin and Compound

Pipes, fitting, profiles…

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Expandable Microspheres

Wallpaper, flooring material, synthetic wood, sealing material…

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Reflective road sign ink, adhesives for construction, paints for construction…