KURARAY Co., Ltd.

Brands and Physical Properties

"KURARAY POVAL FILM" Technical Data

Brand Information

Brand Count Thickness (μ) Roll length (m)
VF-L #2500 25 1,000
#3000 30 1,000
#4000 40 1,000
#5000 50 1,000
  • Note:Consult us regarding film width.

"KURARAY POVAL FILM" Physical Properties (Comparison with Other Materials)

          KURARAY POVAL FILM Cellophane film Polyethylene film Vinyl chloride film
Transparency Light transmittance (%) Pulfrich photometer   60-66 58-66 48-58 54-58
Glossiness Optical reflectance (%) Using device made by Murakami Color Research Laboratory 60℃ 82 60 65 (low density) 80
Gloss meter GM-3 30℃ (front) 95 56 37 (low density) 88
  30℃ (back) 75 41 34 (low density) 60
Moisture permeability Moisture permeability amount μmol/m2/s JIS-Z-0208   510 860 14 95
JIS-Z-1503   970-1300 970-1300 23-130 77-120
Mechanical strength Tensile strength (MPa) Schopper tester, 20℃, 65%RH   39-69 55-130 9-17 21-77
Tensile elongation (%) Schopper tester, 20℃, 65%RH   320-600 12-25 50-600 5-250
Tensile strength (GN/m) Schopper tester, 20℃, 65%RH   34-69 0.4-2 29-49 5-10

The values are internally specified values and are not standards.

Please handle KURARAY POVAL FILM carefully after thoroughly reading the cautionary notes and material safety data sheets (MSDS) published by KURARAY. Contact us regarding the MSDS.

Precautions

Precautions related to Handling and Storage

Please note the following in regards to KURARAY POVAL FILM for textile-packaging use.

Store away from heat and humidity

In order to use KURARAY POVAL FILM in its optimal state, store away from heat and humidity. When carrying out moisture-proof packaging, unpack immediately before use.

Be careful of sudden changes in temperature

If stored under frigid warehouse conditions and brought into a warm work area, do not unpack until 24 hours or more have passed.

Please note the following in regards to the storage of KURARAY POVAL FILM bags

When storing as bags, store away from heat and humidity as with KURARAY POVAL FILM. At the same time, avoid to the extent possible long-term storage as inventory.

Precautions

Water-Soluble POVAL FILM

Because Water-soluble POVAL FILM has a water-soluble property, please take the following precautions.

Store in moisture-proof packaging

Because Water-soluble POVAL FILM has a hygroscopic property, take the fullest care when using or storing under conditions of high temperatures and high humidity.

Highly acidic or strong-base substances may cause Water-soluble POVAL FILM to become insoluble

In regards to the packaging of specific chemicals as well as highly acidic or strong-base substances, depending on the Water-soluble POVAL FILM brand, the film may become insoluble. Please consult us in advance.

Keep dry

Handle with care and be sure not to touch the film with wet hand. Ensure that droplets of perspiration, saliva, water droplets, etc., do not fall on the film.

Be mindful of sudden changes in temperature

If stored under frigid warehouse conditions and brought into a warm work area, do not unpack until 48 hours or more have passed.

Read the cautionary notes and MSDS

Please handle carefully after thoroughly reading the cautionary notes and material safety data sheets (MSDS) published by KURARAY.

  • Note:Contact us regarding the MSDS.

Industrial-use POVAL FILM

Because hydrophilic raw materials are used in industrial-use POVAL FILM, take the following precautions.

Store in moisture-proof packaging

Because the industrial-use POVAL FILM has a hygroscopic property, take sufficient heed when using or storing under conditions of high temperature and high humidity or low temperature and low humidity.

Keep dry

Handle with care and be sure not to touch the film with wet hand. Ensure that droplets of perspiration, saliva, water droplets, etc., do not fall on the film.

Be mindful of sudden changes in temperature

If stored under frigid warehouse conditions and brought into a warm work area, do not unpack until 48 hours or more have passed.

Read the cautionary notes and MSDS

Please handle carefully after thoroughly reading the cautionary notes and material safety data sheets (MSDS) published by KURARAY.

  • Note:Contact us regarding the MSDS.

Examples of Actual UseClick here for details

Textile Packaging Material

The film is widely used to package such items as sheets, pillowcases, and men's shirts. The film is damage- and wrinkle-resistant as well as highly transparent. It allows beautiful, long-term display of products.