Elvace® 736 is a vinyl acetate ethylene copolymer adhesive that is polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) stabilized. Elvace® 736 is a high-viscosity copolymer that enhances adhesion to non-porous substrates. Elvace® 736 is often used as a hobby glue in arts and crafts.

Chemical Family: Vinyl Acetate Ethylene (VAE) Copolymer

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Film, Foils

Features: Excellent Adhesion, Good Hydrolysis Resistance, Good Toughness, High Viscosity, Improves Adhesion, Low VOC, Plasticizer Migration Resistance, Poor Borax Tolerance

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
CASE Ingredients Features
Product Characteristics
  • Higher viscosity version of Elvace® 735
  • Tough, permanently flexible polymer films
  • Excellent viscosity build with plasticizer addition
  • Superior adhesion to packaging film and foil
  • Poor borax tolerance
  • Excellent resistance to plasticizer migration
  • Short bond development times
  • Greater resistance to hydrolysis compared to polyvinyl acetate homopolymer
  • Residual vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) level less than 0.1%

Applications & Uses

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Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Typical Application

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

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Glass Transition Temperature6°CDifferential scanning calorimetry
Glass Transition Temperature0°CDifferential scanning calorimetry
Viscosity 3,000 - 4,400cPsBrookfield, RV
Non Volatile Contentmin. 54.5%-
Density8.7 - 9.0 lbs/gal-
pH4.0 - 5.5--

Safety & Health

Safety Conditions

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Product will irritate eyes if contact occurs. Skin irritation is possible on prolonged or repeated contact.

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Europe (Excluding Russia)
  • India
  • Latin America
  • Middle East
  • North America

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
180 days
Storage Conditions

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