Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is a versatile polymer that finds various applications due
to its excellent film-forming, adhesive, and barrier properties. PVA 094-27
is a specific grade of PVA known for its high molecular weight and medium viscosity. Here are some
applications of PVA 094-27:
1. Adhesives: PVA 094-27 is commonly used as a binder in adhesives. It exhibits excellent bonding
strength, good flexibility, and resistance to moisture. It is used in various industries such as
woodworking, paper packaging, and labeling.
2. Textile Sizing: PVA 094-27 is used as a sizing agent in textile manufacturing. It forms a thin film on
the surface of fibers, providing stiffness, strength, and abrasion resistance to the fabric during weaving
or knitting processes.
3. Coatings and Films: PVA 094-27 is utilized in the production of coatings and films due to its
film-forming properties. It is often used as a protective coating for paper, cardboard, and other porous
substrates. PVA films can also be used as water-soluble packaging materials or
in the production of polarizing films for LCD displays.
4. Paper Industry: PVA 094-27 is employed in the paper industry as a surface-sizing agent to improve the
strength and printability of paper. It enhances the surface properties of paper, reducing ink absorption
and improving ink holdout.
5. Emulsion Polymerization: PVA 094-27 can be used as a protective colloid and stabilizer in emulsion
polymerization processes. It helps to control the particle size and stability of the polymer latexes
produced during the polymerization reaction.
6. Personal Care Products: PVA 094-27 can be found in personal care products such as hair sprays, gels,
and styling mousses. It provides the necessary holding power while remaining water-soluble and easy to
remove from the hair.
7. Pharmaceutical and Medical Applications: PVA 094-27 is used in various pharmaceutical and medical
applications. It can be used as a binder in tablet formulations, as a film-forming agent for oral
dissolvable films, or as a component in controlled-release drug delivery systems.
