Poly Loc™
DivertingAgent

Kuraray Poval™

Poly Loc™
Diverting Agent
Poly Loc™ is an effective chemical diverting agent capable of providing atemporary diversion to enhance stimulation of the perforation clusters in thetargeted zones in a wellbore.
Poly Loc™ is a class of water-soluble diverting agents and as a result, dissolve
quickly to reduce the non-productive time without the need to add acid.

Some of the featuresof Poly Loc™
▪ Water-soluble regardless of pH▪ Will not re-solidify once dissolved▪ Temperature range between 70°F (20°C)
and 220°F (104°C)▪ Wide particle-size distribution▪ Compatible with most fracturingchemicals▪ Composed of a non-toxic base material▪ Does not contain corrosive elements suchas halogens▪ Granular asymmetrical free flowing solidPhysical properties of Poly Loc™ M01-2
FormWhite granular solid

Specific gravity

1.1 - 1.3pH

5.0 - 9.0

Particle size

Under 6 US Mesh

Temperature of operation

70°F - 220°F (20°C - 104° C)

Solubility of Poly Loc™ M01-2
149° F / 65°C

77° F / 25°C

Percentage of Solubility (%)

100806040

200060120180240300

Time (minutes)

Column slut test of Poly Loc™ M01-2▪ Wide particle-size distribution enables superior bridging▪ Retains approximately 86% of the fluid at 200 psi for 15 sec.

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Adding value toyour products –worldwide
Kuraray Poval™, Exceval™, Elvanol™ and Mowiflex™ are the trademarks for polyvinyl alcohols
made by Kuraray. Their key characteristics — outstanding film-forming properties and high binding strength — add real value to your products. Our polymers are water-soluble, highly reactive,crosslinkable and foamable. They have high pigment binding capacity, protective colloid characteristics and thickening effects. The physical and chemical properties of Kuraray Poval™ makeit ideal for a wide variety of applications, ranging from adhesives through paper and ceramics
to packaging films. Many of our polymers are food contact-approved and thus suitable for foodapplications. Ecologically Kuraray Poval™ is advantageous due to its biodegradability and the factthat combustion does not generate residues. It is available in various particle sizes from granules
to fine powders.
Kuraray produces its wide range of Kuraray Poval™ grades in Japan, Singapore, Germany and theUSA. Kuraray’s global production and service network make us your partner of choice for innovative high-quality PVOH resins.
Kuraray – Here to Innovate.

Headquarters
Kuraray Co., Ltd.
Tokiwabashi Tower
2-6-4, Otemachi
Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo, Japan 100-0004
Phone: +81 3 67 01 1000
infopoval.jp@kuraray.com

Kuraray Poval™
product portfolio
Please contact your local
Kuraray office to discuss theright Kuraray product foryour needs.

Kuraray America, Inc.
2625 Bay Area Blvd.,
Suite 600 Houston, TX77058
United States of America
Phone: +1 800 423 9762

Kuraray Asia Pacific Pte., Ltd.
250 North Bridge Road
#10-01/02 Raffles City Tower
Singapore 179101
Phone: +65 6337 4123

info.kuraray-poval@kuraray.com

infopoval.sg@kuraray.com

Kuraray Europe GmbH
Philipp-Reis-Str. 465795 Hattersheim am Main,
Germany
Phone: +49 69 305 85 351

Kuraray China Co., Ltd.
Unit 2207, 2 Grand Gateway
3 Hongqiao Road, Xuhui District,
Shanghai 200030, China
Phone: +86 21 6119 8111

info.eu-poval@kuraray.com

infopoval.cn@kuraray.com

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