Elvace® 40713-00

Identification

Chemical Family

Vinyl Acetate Ethylene (VAE) Copolymer

GBU

HHC

Blend

false

Single Ingredient

true

Categories

Technologies → CASE → Product Families → Resins & Binders → Other Resins & Binders

Applications

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Film,

Foils

Segment

Flexible Packaging

Applications & Uses

Application Instructions

Low grit content for extrusion applications.

Suitable Substrates

Recommended for microwave packaging adhesive formulas.

Typical Applications

Designed as a base for general purpose or specialty adhesives requiring a low VOC.

Features

CASE Ingredients Features

Excellent Adhesion,

Low Viscosity,

Water Resistance,

Good Toughness,

Poor Borax Tolerance,

Plasticizer Migration Resistance,

Excellent Pigment Acceptance,

Excellent Filler Acceptance

Features & Benefits

Product Characteristics

• Low initial viscosity
• High degree of water resistance
• Excellent filler and pigment acceptance
• Tough permanently flexible polymer films
• Good viscosity build with plasticizer addition
• Superior adhesion to packaging film and foil
• Poor borax tolerance
• Excellent resistance to plasticizer migration

Functions

CASE Ingredients Functions

Binder & Resin

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability

• North America

Properties

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	8.7 - 9.0	lb/gal	-
Glass Transition Temperature (inflection)	1	°C	Differential Scanning Calorimetry
Glass Transition Temperature (onset)	- 4	°C	Differential Scanning Calorimetry
Non-Volatile Content	min. 54.5	%	-
Storage Temperature	72	°F	-
Viscosity (at 77°F, spindle 3, 20rpm)	700 - 1300	cPs	Brookfield RV Viscometer
pH	4.0 - 5.5	-	-

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Protect from freezing. Ideal storage temperature is +72°F. Stability at +72°F is >180 days.

Shelf Life

180 days