Selvol Polyvinyl Alcohol is an excellent emulsifying and dispersing agent for a wide variety of materials. In particular, it is one of the most widely used polymers for the colloidal stabilization of vinyl-acetate-based emulsions. Polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) homopolymer and copolymer emulsions prepared in the presence of polyvinyl alcohol have a number of different applications including adhesives, paints, and textile finishes. Of these, the largest use of Selvol Polyvinyl Alcohol as a colloidal stabilizer is in the production of vinyl-acetate-based emulsions for adhesives. It’s properties include:
9. Crosslinkability
8. High Thickening Response
7. Low Degree of Blocking
6. Good Heat Resistance
5. Rapid setting speed
4. Good Wet Tack
3. Easy Clean-Up
2. Good Machinability
1. Improved Adhesion to Hydrophilic Substrates
For more information on formulating with Selvol Polyvinyl Alcohol, please contact our Technology Center or request a sample here.