MOWIFLEX™ is Kuraray’s polyvinyl alcohol-based polymer compound for thermoplastic processing. MOWIFLEX™ is a non-toxic, biodegradable, water-soluble resin that forms clear, glossy films.
It has a high tensile strength and can be processed using conventional thermoplastic technologies (blown film extrusion, injection molding, 3D printing, etc.).
Specifications
- Specially developed for thermoplastic processing
- Soluble in water
- Gas barrier properties versus oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and organic substances such as fragrances and aromas
- Biodegradable in aqueous solutions
- High tensile strength
- Dyeable
- Can be used as a temporary processing aid
- Forms clear and glossy films
- Easily processable
- Does not have to be pretreated before processing
- Barrier film
- Food packaging/casings
- Water-soluble film/packaging
- Injection molding
- 3D printing (water-soluble support material)
