Description

Acetic Acid Ethenyl Ester, Polymer With n-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-Propenamide is a specialized copolymer of vinyl acetate and N-methylolacrylamide, designed to deliver enhanced performance in demanding industrial applications. This polymer is valued for its ability to provide excellent adhesion, crosslinking capability, and film-forming properties, making it a critical component in high-performance formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the coatings, adhesives, textiles, and paper industries seeking to improve product durability and functionality.

Application

• Industrial Coatings Binder: Used as a key film-forming agent and crosslinker in water-based paints, industrial finishes, and wood coatings to enhance hardness, chemical resistance, and adhesion to various substrates.
• Adhesive Formulations: Serves as a reactive component in pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), laminating adhesives, and construction adhesives, improving bond strength and heat resistance.
• Textile Finishing: Employed in fabric coatings and non-woven binders to impart wrinkle resistance, durable press properties, and improved wash fastness.
• Paper Sizing & Coating: Functions as a strengthening agent and surface modifier in paper coatings to improve printability, water resistance, and surface smoothness.
• Fiberglass Sizing: Acts as a coupling agent and binder in fiberglass reinforcements for composites, enhancing the fiber-matrix interface and mechanical properties.
• Leather Finishing: Used in topcoat formulations for leather to provide a flexible, durable, and protective finish.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetic Acid Ethenyl Ester, Polymer With n-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-Propenamide
CAS No.	26337-27-9
Molecular Formula	(C4H6O2·C4H7NO2)x
Molecular Weight	Polymer - varies by grade
Synonyms	Vinyl Acetate/N-Methylolacrylamide Copolymer; Poly(vinyl acetate-co-N-methylolacrylamide); VAc/NMA Copolymer; Acetic Acid Ethenyl Ester Polymer with N-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-propenamide; N-Methylolacrylamide-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer; Reactive Vinyl Acetate Copolymer; Self-crosslinking Vinyl Acetate Polymer; 2-Propenamide, N-(hydroxymethyl)-, polymer with ethenyl acetate
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Quality Control

Our Acetic Acid Ethenyl Ester, Polymer With n-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-Propenamide is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent performance, including assessment of monomer content, viscosity, solids content, and pH. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. Under recommended storage conditions, the product is typically stable for 24 months from the date of manufacture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid or solid
Solids Content	40 - 50 %
Viscosity (Brookfield)	500 - 5000 cps
pH (as supplied)	3.5 - 5.5
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Residual Monomer (VAc)	< 0.5 %
Residual Monomer (NMA)	< 0.1 %

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