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SELVOL™ 840

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by Sekisui Specialty Chemical

SELVOL™ 840 by Sekisui Chemical is a white to cream colored polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH or PVA) grade available in the form of granules. It is manufactured from vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) via a multistep process. Exhibits high tensile strength, excellent adhesive & bonding characteristics and ease of film formation. Offers solubility in hot water and excellent stability to sunlight. Provides resistance to greases, petroleum hydrocarbons, animal or vegetable oils and organic solvents. SELVOL™ 840 is recommended for polymerization and speciality application like PVC suspension aids.

SELVOL™ 840 Properties

Physical Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Hydrolysis

87.00 - 89.00 mole %

Solution Viscosity

45.00 - 55.00 cP

(4% Aqueous solution, 20°C)

Total Volatiles

< 5.00 %

(including water)

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