*Polyvinyl Alcohol
Vitor Godoy, Technical Service & Development (TS&D) Engineer, will hold a presentation on the topic “Advancing Recyclability of PVOH-Based Barrier Coatings in Mono-Material Flexible Packaging.” As the industry accelerates toward mono-material structures, this session explores how polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH)-based barrier coatings can enable recyclability, without compromising performance.
On the Exhibit Floor, Kuraray highlights KURARAY POVAL™ and EXCEVAL™, both built on proven PVOH technology. The polymer is inherently biodegradable and delivers high-performance solutions for sustainable paper and flexible packaging applications.
KURARAY POVAL™
- Polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) for paper and packaging applications
- Enables water‑based oxygen and grease barrier coatings for paper and board
- Excellent film‑forming properties and processability
- Supports functional aqueous barrier coatings
- Selected grades are BPI‑certified, reinforcing our commitment to environmentally conscious and compostable material solutions
EXCEVAL™
- Hydrophobically modified PVOH developed for demanding barrier requirements
- Provides water, grease, and gas barrier performance, even under high-humidity conditions.
- Barrier solution for paper‑based food applications
- Enables recyclable and re-pulpable high-barrier aqueous coatings.
- Suitable for paper coatings, adhesives, and sustainable packaging solutions
Visit us at our Booth to speak directly with our technical experts and explore our polyvinyl alcohol portfolio.
For more information about the event, please visit:
Sustainability in Packaging US 2026 - Smithers
For technical advice and commercial inquiries related to our product portfolio, please contact your familiar Poval Customer Service representative or use our contact form.
