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SELVOL™ 518

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by Sekisui Specialty Chemical

SELVOL™ 518 by Sekisui Chemical is a partially hydrolyzed, remoistenable polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH or PVA) grade. It is manufactured from vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) via a multistep process. Exhibits good mold release, high tensile strength, excellent bonding characteristics and ease of film formation. Offers better adhesion to hydrophobic surfaces, solubility in hot water and excellent stability to sunlight. Provides resistance to greases, petroleum hydrocarbons, animal or vegetable oils and organic solvents. SELVOL™ 518 is recommended for spun & filament sizing in textiles, adhesives applications such as polymerization, envelope, label, book binding, padding, carton/ case sealing and wood, creping and grease resistant papers, building products like cement/ plaster additive and peelable caulks & speciality applications like fragrance & detergent encapsulants, films, molded products and ceramics.

SELVOL™ 518 Properties

Physical Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Hydrolysis

87.00 - 89.00 mole %

Solution Viscosity

17.50 - 20.50 cP

(At 20°C, 4% Aqueous solution)

Volatiles Content

< 5.00 wt%

(Including Water)

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