Description

Poly(Vinyl Acetate) is a versatile synthetic polymer widely used as a key raw material in adhesives, coatings, and binders. Its excellent film-forming, adhesive, and binding properties make it indispensable for creating durable, flexible, and water-resistant products. This polymer is essential for manufacturers in the adhesives, paints and coatings, textiles, paper, and construction industries seeking reliable performance and formulation versatility.

Application

• Adhesives & Sealants: Primary component in white glue (PVA glue), wood glue, and packaging adhesives due to its strong bonding strength and flexibility.
• Paints & Coatings: Used as a binder in water-based emulsion paints, providing excellent film formation, durability, and adhesion to various surfaces.
• Paper & Packaging: Acts as a coating and binding agent to improve surface gloss, printability, and strength of paper and cardboard.
• Textile Finishing: Employed as a sizing agent to strengthen yarns and as a finish to provide stiffness and handle to fabrics.
• Construction Materials: Key ingredient in cement modifiers and tile adhesives to enhance workability, adhesion, and water resistance.
• Chewing Gum Base: Serves as a non-toxic, inert gum base component in the food industry.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used in hair sprays, mousses, and other styling products as a film-forming polymer.

Basic Information

Product Name	Poly(Vinyl Acetate)
CAS No.	9003-20-7
Molecular Formula	(C4H6O2)n
Molecular Weight	Varies (Polymer)
Synonyms	Polyvinyl acetate; PVA; PVAc; Acetic acid ethenyl ester, homopolymer; Vinyl acetate polymer; Vinyon; 1-Acetoxyethylene homopolymer; Acetic acid vinyl ester polymer; Ethenyl acetate homopolymer
EINECS	202-727-6

Quality Control

Our Poly(Vinyl Acetate) is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. We provide comprehensive quality documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail key parameters such as solid content, viscosity, pH, and residual monomer levels. Our production adheres to relevant industry standards, and we can support compliance requirements for specific applications, including those for adhesives, coatings, and food-contact materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Avoid exposure to extreme heat and freezing temperatures to prevent changes in viscosity and physical properties. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to slightly yellow viscous liquid or solid beads
Solid Content	40% - 55% (or as per grade)
Viscosity (Brookfield)	1,000 - 50,000 cP (varies by grade)
pH (Aqueous Solution)	4.0 - 6.5
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)	28 - 31 °C
Residual Vinyl Acetate Monomer	< 0.5%
Identification (IR)	Conforms

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.