Goyal Fine Fab Private Limited

Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA 2488) is a highly water-soluble synthetic polymer with excellent film-forming, emulsifying, and adhesive properties. The “2488” refers to a specific degree of hydrolysis (~87–89%) and viscosity grade (~27–33 cps at 4% solution), which affects its solubility, film strength, and compatibility.

Here’s a detailed overview of PVA 2488 uses:

• Used in wood glue, paper glue, and packaging adhesives.

• Forms strong, flexible films when dried.

• Common in bookbinding, corrugated board lamination, and paper coating.

• Serves as a warp sizing agent for cotton, wool, and synthetic yarns.

• Protects yarn from friction and breakage during weaving.

• Can be blended with carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) for enhanced sizing.

• Produces water-soluble films, e.g., detergent pods, packaging films, or soluble bags.

• Used in paper coating to improve printability and surface finish.

• Forms protective films in coatings for metals, ceramics, or textiles.

• Improves adhesion, workability, and water retention in cement or gypsum-based plasters.

• Similar to HPMC, but less commonly used for construction because HPMC provides better rheology control.

• Enhances surface strength, printability, and coating adhesion.

• Often combined with pigments or fillers in paper coatings.

• Acts as a stabilizer for suspensions and emulsions in paints, adhesives, and coatings.

• Prevents settling of pigments and fillers.

• Can be used as a film-former in tablets or capsules, though other grades are more common.

• Sometimes used in cosmetic gels or face masks for film formation and smooth texture.

• Soluble in warm or cold water.

• Forms flexible, clear films.

• Non-toxic and biodegradable.

• Compatible with many plasticizers, fillers, and pigments.