DENKA POVAL

(Polyvinyl Alcohol)
 Contents

1.Introduction …………………………………………… P 1
2.Production Process of DENKA POVAL ………………… P 1
3.Classification & Grades of DENKA POVAL …………… P 2
4.Characteristics & Basic Properties of DENKA POVAL … P 3 5
5.Typical Applications of DENKA POVAL ……………… P 6 7
6.How to Use DENKA POVAL …………………………… P 8
7.Handling Notice for DENKA POVAL …………………… P 9
 DENKA POVAL

1 Introduction

DENKA POVAL is a water-soluble polymer described in below chemical formula, and provided as
granule or powder form. POVAL (Polyvinyl alcohol) is used in a variety of fields because of its excellent
properties such as water-solubility, adhesion strength, mechanical strength, gas barrier and aging
resistance.

−
（CH2−CH）m−（CH2−CH）
n− ＜Polymerization Degree＞ ＝ m＋n
−

OH OCOCH3 m
＜Hydrolysis Degree＞ ＝ ×100 [%]
m＋n

Fig. 1 Chemical Formula of POVAL

2 Production Process of DENKA POVAL

DENKA POVAL is made from vinyl acetate monomer through polymerization and saponification
processes. There are many grades available in the market according to different degrees of
polymerization and hydrolysis, which are controlled in the polymerization and the saponification
processes respectively.

CH2＝CH Polymerization
−
（CH2−CH）l− Saponification
−
（CH2−CH）m−
（CH2−CH）
n−
−

−
OCOCH3 OCOCH3 OH OCOCH3
Vinyl Acetate Polyvinyl Acetate POVAL (Polyvinyl Alcohol)

Fig. 2 Production flow of DENKA POVAL

DENKA Omi-Plant

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 3 Classification and Grades of DENKA POVAL

DENKA POVAL can be classified mainly with polymerization degree, which is often indicated as
solution viscosity, and hydrolysis degree. Modified grades are also available to satisfy specified
requirements. The most suitable grade can be selected from the range of DENKA POVAL.

Table 1 DENKA POVAL General Grades List

Hydrolysis Viscosity pH Volatile Sodium
Product Shape
Classification Grade Degree (4%, 20℃) (4%, 25℃) Matter Acetate
[mol-%] [mPa･s] [%] [%] G P F
K-05 98.0 ∼ 99.0 5.2 ∼ 6.6 5.0 ∼ 7.0 ≦5.0 ≦1.5 ●
Fully K-17E 97.5 ∼ 98.5 26 ∼ 32 5.0 ∼ 7.0 ≦5.0 ≦1.0 ●
Hydrolyzed K-17C 98.7 ∼ 99.7 24 ∼ 30 5.0 ∼ 7.0 ≦5.0 ≦1.2 ● ●
K-24E 97.5 ∼ 98.5 54 ∼ 66 5.0 ∼ 7.0 ≦5.0 ≦1.0 ●
H-12 95.0 ∼ 96.5 10 ∼ 15 5.0 ∼ 7.0 ≦5.0 ≦1.0 ●
Medium
H-17 95.0 ∼ 96.0 25 ∼ 31 5.0 ∼ 7.0 ≦5.0 ≦1.0 ● ●
Hydrolyzed
H-24 95.0 ∼ 96.0 52 ∼ 64 5.0 ∼ 7.0 ≦5.0 ≦1.0 ● ●
B-05 86.5 ∼ 89.5 5.0 ∼ 6.0 5.0 ∼ 7.0 ≦5.0 ≦1.5 ● ●
B-17 87.0 ∼ 89.0 21 ∼ 25 5.0 ∼ 7.0 ≦5.0 ≦1.0 ● ●
Partially
B-20 87.0 ∼ 89.0 27 ∼ 33 5.0 ∼ 7.0 ≦5.0 ≦1.0 ● ● ●
Hydrolyzed
B-24 86.0 ∼ 89.0 40 ∼ 48 5.0 ∼ 7.0 ≦5.0 ≦1.0 ● ● ●
B-33 87.0 ∼ 89.0 98 ∼ 122 5.0 ∼ 7.0 ≦5.0 ≦1.0 ●

* Product Shape : G = Granule, P = Powder, F = Fine Powder

Table 2 DENKA POVAL Special & Unique Grades List

Main Hydrolysis Viscosity pH
Classifi- Product Shape
Grade Characteristics Appli- Degree (4%, 20℃) (4%, 25℃)
Cation
cation [mol-%] [mPa･s] G P F
K-17U6 Fine Powder Int. Binder ≧99.0 26 ∼ 31 5.0 ∼ 7.0 ●
DENKA POVAL
K-VG Fine Powder Int. Binder 98.7 ∼ 99.7 24 ∼ 30 5.0 ∼ 7.0 ●
NP-05F Low Hydrolyzed Fiber 76.5 ∼ 81.0 (4 ∼ 7) 5.0 ∼ 7.0 ●
EP-130 Hydrophobic Modifed Adhesive 96.0 ∼ 98.0 110 ∼ 180 5.0 ∼ 7.5 ●
U-12 High Hydrolyzed Adhesive ≧99.5 11.5 ∼ 15.5 6.0 ∼ 11.5 ●
PC-1000 for Offset Printing Paper Fully Hydro. 20 ∼ 30 5.0 ∼ 7.0 ●
DENKA SIZE
PC-2000 High Barrier Property Paper Fully Hydro. 85 ∼ 125 5.0 ∼ 7.0 ●
PC-5000F Low Staining Property Paper Fully Hydro. 20 ∼ 30 (5.0 ∼ 7.0) ●
PC-5500 Low Staining Property Paper Fully Hydro. 20 ∼ 30 (6.0 ∼ 9.0) ●
W-100 Water Resistance Paper Fully Hydro. 500 ∼ 1500* 5.0 ∼ 7.0 ●
D-100 Hydrophobic Modifed Adhesive 86.5 ∼ 89.0 43 ∼ 70* − ● ●
HV Polymer
F-300S Hydrophobic Modifed Binder 93.0 ∼ 97.0 100 ∼ 350* − ●
B-24N High Dispersing Ability Emulsion 86.0 ∼ 89.0 40 ∼ 48 5.0 ∼ 7.0 ●
W-20N High Dispersing Ability PVC 78.5 ∼ 80.5 37 ∼ 43 5.0 ∼ 7.0 ●
Dispersant W-24N High Dispersing Ability PVC 78.5 ∼ 80.5 44 ∼ 55 5.0 ∼ 7.0 ●
MP-10 Double Bond Modified PVC 70.5 ∼ 74.5 9.0 ∼ 13.0 5.0 ∼ 7.5 ●
MP-10R Double Bond Modified PVC 70.5 ∼ 74.5 6.0 ∼ 9.0 5.0 ∼ 7.5 ● ●
* Solid Content in Viscosity Measurement ： W-100 = 12.5%，D-100 = 2%，D-300F = 3%
* Product Shape : G = Granule, P = Powder, F = Fine Powder
DENKA SIZE : Suitable especially for fiber sizing, paper sizing and adhesive applications. Softness, water
resistance, adhesion strength and wettability can be improved.
HV Polymer : Modified grades suitable for adhesive and binder applications. Superior control can be
provided in viscosity and bonding strength.
Dispersant : Suitable for a dispersant or an emulsifier for the polymerization of vinyl acetate emulsion and
vinyl chloride. High dispersing effect can be provided.

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4 Characteristics and Basic Properties of DENKA POVAL

The characteristics of PVA are strongly influenced from polymerization and hydrolysis degrees. Figure
3 shows the relationship of polymerization and hydrolysis degrees of typical grades of DENKA POVAL.

100
K-05 K-17 K-24

H-12 H-17 H-24

Hydrolysis Degree [mol-%]

90
B-05 B-17 B-20 B-24 B-33

80 W-20N W-24N

MP-10R MP-10
70

60
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500

Polymerization Degree

Fig. 3 Relation between Polymerization & Hydrolysis Degrees of DENKA POVAL

Figure 4 shows schematically the influences of polymerization and hydrolysis degrees against the
basic properties of PVA. The performance of PVA changes widely in dependence with polymerization
and hydrolysis degrees.

Table 3 Influences of Polymerization and Hydrolysis Degrees against PVA Properties

Polymerization Degree Hydrolysis Degree

Low High Low High

Solubility, Hygroscopicity Large                 Small Large                 Small

Solution Viscosity Small                 Large Small                 Large

Film Strength Small                 Large Small                 Large

Emulsifying Capacity Small                 Large Large                 Small

Examples of the experimental data of the effects of polymerization and hydrolysis degrees are shown
in figure 4 13 in the next pages. And basic properties of PVA are shown in Table 4.

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 100 80
B-05
B-17

Surface Tension［mN/m］
80
B-24 70
K-24
Solubility［%］

K-17E
60 H-17

60
K-05 K-17E K-24
40

50 B-24
20 B-17
B-05

0 40
0 20 40 60 80 100 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
Temperature［℃］ Concentration［%］
Fig. 4 Solubility of PVA Fig. 5 Surface Tension of PVA Solution

80 80
Tensile Strength［N/mm2］

Tensile Strength［N/mm2］

K-24 K-24
K-17E
60 60
H-24
K-05 H-24
H-17 K-17E
B-24
40 40 H-17
K-05
B-24
B-17 B-17

20 B-05 20 B-05

0 0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 84 88 92 96 100
Polymerization Degree Hydrolysis Degree［mol-%］
Fig. 6 Strength of PVA Film (1) Fig.7 Strength of PVA Film (2)

120 30
Wood / Paper
Adhesion Strength［N/27mm］

Moisture Absorption［%］

100 25
B-05
K-24
80 20
B-17

60 15 K-17E
K-17E

B-24 K-24
40 10
K-05
B-17
20 5
B-05

0 0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Polymerization Degree Relative Humidity [%]
Fig. 8 Adhesion Strengh of PVA Fig. 9 Hygroscopic Property of PVA

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100,000 100,000

10,000 10,000
Viscosity［mPa･s］

Viscosity［mPa･s］
1,000 1,000

100 100
B-33
K-24 B-24
K-17E B-20
10 B-17
10 K-17C
B-05
K-05
1
1 0 5 10 15 20
0 5 10 15 20
Concentration［%］ Concentration［%］
Fig. 10 Solution Viscosity of PVA (1) Fig. 11 Solution Viscosity of PVA (2)

10℃
100,000 100,000
20℃ 10℃
< K-17E > 30℃ < B-17 > 20℃
40℃ 30℃
50℃ 40℃
10,000 60℃ 10,000 50℃
70℃ 60℃
Viscosity［mPa･s］
Viscosity［mPa･s］

70℃

1,000 1,000

100 100

10 10

1 1
0 5 10 15 20 0 5 10 15 20
Concentration［%］ Concentration［%］
Fig. 12 Solution Viscosity of K-17E Fig. 13 Solution Viscosity of B-17

Table 4 Basic Properties of PVA

Item Property Note

Appearance White to light yellow, granule or powder

Specific Gravity 1.19 ∼ 1.31
Bulk Density 0.3 ∼ 0.7
Specific Heat 1.681×103J/(kg･℃)
Glass Transition Temp. 85℃ (Fully) / 58℃ (Partially) Depends on Hydrolysis Degree
Heat Conductivity ∼ 2W/(m･℃)
Thermal Expansion 7 ∼ 10×10-5/℃ Between 0 ∼ 45℃
Refractive Index (nD20) 1.52 ∼ 1.55
Electric Resistance 3.1 ∼ 3.8×107Ω･cm

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 5 Typical Applications of DENKA POVAL

DENKA POVAL is widely used as a water-soluble polymer in a variety of fields because of its excellent
properties such as adhesion, film-forming and dispersing ability. Table 5 shows typical applications of
PVA and suitable PVA grade for each application.

Table 5 Typical Applications of DENKA POVAL

Applications

Disper Shaped Const

Fiber Paper Adhesive Binder
sant Product ruction
Span

Filament

Finishing Glue

Surface Sizing

Pigment Coating

VAM Emulsion

PVC

Papers

Paper Band

Remoistenable

Urea Resin

Internal Binder

Ferrite

Ceramics

Agrichemicals

Nursery Soil

Soil Conditioner

Film

Sponge

Mortar Admixture

Fabric Binder
Classification Grade

K-05 ● ● ● ● ●
Fully K-17E ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Hydrolyzed K-17C ● ● ● ● ● ● ■ ■ ● ● ■ ● ● ● ■
K-24E ● ●
H-12 ●
Medium
H-17 ● ● ●
Hydrolyzed
H-24 ● ●
B-05 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ■ ■
B-17 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ■ ● ■
Partially
B-20 ● ● ● ● ● ■ ■ ■
Hydrolyzed
B-24 ● ● ■ ■
B-33 ● ● ■
DENKA K-17U6 ● ● ● ●
 POVAL K-VG ● ● ● ●
NP-05F ● ● ● ●
EP-130 ●
U-12 ● ●
PC-1000 ● ●
DENKA SIZE
PC-2000 ●
PC-5000F ●
PC-5500 ●
W-100 ●
D-100 ● ● ●
HV Polymer
F-300S ● ● ●
B-24N ● ● ●
W-20N ●
Dispersant W-24N ●
MP-10 ●
MP-10R ●
* Note ●：Suitable ■：Fine powder is recommended

Detailed report for each application is available. If required, please contact our sales department which is
described on the back cover of this catalog.

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Typical Applications of DENKA POVAL

Vinylon Fiber Vinylon Film

Emulsion Type Adhesive Glass Paper

Fiber Sizing PVA Sponge

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 6 How to Use DENKA POVAL

Usage of DENKA POVAL is briefly explained on this page. Detailed information is available on a request
basis. Please contact our sales department, if required.

1) Dissolving Procedure
Following procedure is recommended to dissolve PVA.
① Feed water into a tank at ambient temperature
⇒ Water temperature should not be so high in order to avoid agglomeration.
② Feed PVA gradually into the water with agitation and disperse it sufficiently.
⇒ Especially low hydrolyzed grade should be taken care of.
③ Heat up with continuous agitation and dissolve the PVA.
⇒ More than 90 degree-C for minimum 30 minutes is recommended.
④ Add water to adjust the concentration after complete dissolution of PVA.
⇒ Actual concentration should be measured due to the water contained in PVA.
⑤ If the grade has clouding point, cool down the temperature under the clouding point before use.
⇒ Especially low hydrolyzed grade should be taken care of.

2) Additives
Following additives are sometimes used for PVA to improve a specified property.
① Anti-foaming Agent ： Reduce the foam generation during dissolution.
② Water Resistant Additive ： Cross-linker is often used to improve water resistance.
③ Plasticizer, softener ： Glycerin and glycols are widely used for PVA.
④ Extender, Filler ： Starch, other water soluble polymer and clay are used.

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7 Handling Notice for DENKA POVAL

Before using DENKA POVAL, please obtain and check the material safety data sheet (MSDS). The MSDS
can be obtained from DENKA upon request.
Typical notes are described below, too.

1) Chemical Information on DENKA POVAL

Chemical Name …… Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)
Trivial Name ……… Poval
CAS No. …………… 9002-89-5 (Fully hydrolyzed type)
25213-24-5 (Partially hydrolyzed type)
2) Handling Notice
Rubber gloves, protective goggles and dust protective mask must be worn during handling DENKA
POVAL to protect skin, eyes and lung due to occurrence of fine powder.
If huge amount of DENKA POVAL is handled, a dust collector must be utilized. Countermeasure
against static electricity, such as installation of groundings and use of conductive filter, is also
required.
3) Storage Note
DENKA POVAL must be stored in dry, cool and well-ventilated place to prevent from blocking.
4) First Aid Measures
Eye Contact …………… Rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Skin Contact ………… Wash off with soap and warm water.
Inhalation …………… Move into fresh air. If symptom does not recover, call a physician.
Ingestion ……………… If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless a physician instructs to do so.
Call a physician immediately.
5) Fire Fighting Measures
Fire Extinguishing Measure ……… Extinguish a fire with water or fire extinguisher.
Fire Extinguishing Media ……… Water spray jet, foam, carbon dioxide (CO2).
6) Accidental Release Measures
Powder ……………… Sweep and collect into a container. Incinerate it if it is not reusable.
Solution ……………… Wipe up the solution or wash away with water. If amount is too much,
collect the solution and then treat it with activated sludge.
7) Disposal Considerations
If disposed in solid state, incinerate it as non-hazardous solid waste.
If disposed in aqueous solution form, treat it with activated sludge.

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