Description

Vinyl Acetate is a key industrial monomer essential for the production of a wide range of polymers and copolymers. Its primary value lies in its ability to undergo free-radical polymerization, forming the backbone of polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) and other versatile resins. This compound is critical for manufacturers in the adhesives, paints and coatings, textiles, and packaging industries seeking to produce materials with specific binding, film-forming, and flexibility properties.

Application

• Adhesive Formulation: Primary raw material for producing polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) emulsions, widely used in wood glue (white glue), paper adhesives, and packaging.
• Paints & Coatings: Key monomer for vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) and other copolymer latexes, providing binding properties for interior and exterior paints, primers, and sealants.
• Textile Finishing: Used in the production of binders for non-woven fabrics, fiber bonding, and fabric coatings to improve durability and hand feel.
• Polymer Production: Serves as a co-monomer in the synthesis of ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers for films, solar cell encapsulation, and hot-melt adhesives.
• Paper Coating: Component in coatings to improve paper gloss, printability, and water resistance.
• Safety Glass Interlayer: Used in the production of polyvinyl butyral (PVB), the resin layer in laminated safety glass for automotive and architectural use.

Basic Information

Product Name	Vinyl Acetate
CAS No.	108-05-4
Molecular Formula	C4H6O2
Molecular Weight	86.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetic Acid Vinyl Ester; VAM (Vinyl Acetate Monomer); Ethenyl Acetate; Acetoxyethylene; 1-Acetoxyethylene; Vinyl Ethanoate; VAc
EINECS	203-545-4

Quality Control

Our Vinyl Acetate is manufactured under stringent process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing including gas chromatography (GC) for assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, inhibitor content, and other critical parameters is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) and maintain temperatures below 25°C (77°F). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases, and polymerization initiators.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.5 %
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.05 %
Acidity (as Acetic Acid)	≤ 0.01 %
Inhibitor (Hydroquinone)	3 - 5 ppm
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.930 - 0.934
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.395 - 1.397

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