Kuraray's new plasticiser-free PVB thin film: MOWITAL®

Kuraray is a world leader in speciality polymers. The wide-ranging properties of our PVBs make them suitable for top class applications in many areas. We constantly strive to optimise their properties and develop innovative new applications.

Trosifol® – part of the Kuraray group – is a leading manufacturer of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) and ionoplast interlayers. Our Trosifol® range includes Trosifol® Thin Film, a novel plastisizer-free PVB film - based on Mowital® - with excellent bonding power for use as a thermoplastic interlayer.



Trosifol® Thin Film can be used to laminate different materials, including multi-layer composites comprising a variety of substrates.



It is also suitable for use as a matrix material for thermoplastic prepregs. These are laminated under pressure at elevated temperatures (5 bar, 140-160 °C), to produce compact composites with excellent properties.

Trosifol® Thin Films

You can find further information on our Trosifol® products at www.trosifol.com

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Adhesive laminate films supplied on rolls
• High bonding power to glass, metals, ceramics, polymeric fabrics and polyurethane foams
• Plasticiser-free, no migration of plasticisers or additives
• Transparent
• Thermoplastic matrix material
• Non-toxic
• Nearly unlimited shelf-life
• Multi-layer structures made of different substrates

APPLICATIONS

• Multi-layer composites / laminates
• Thermoplastic prepregs
• Glass bonding, e.g. for design applications
• Fibreglass laminates
• Laminates with metal film or metal sheet, e.g. steel or copper
• Bonding of various metals
• Ceramic laminates
• Bonded honeycomb sandwich structures made from different substrates
• Lightweight constructions