Elvace® CPS-745

Identification

Chemical Family

Vinyl Acetate Ethylene (VAE) Copolymer

GBU

HHC

Categories

Markets → Building & Construction → Applications → Building Materials → Construction Adhesives

Technologies → Industrial Additives & Materials → Product Families → Processing Aids → Other Processing Additives

Applications

Segment

Polymer

Applications & Uses

Application Instructions

Optimal performance properties can be influenced by machine and application settings. Work with OEM and local Sales Office for technical support to determine best practices on your specific equipment.

Typical Applications

Designed as a superior binder for use in tape joint compounds.

End Uses

Industrial Additives End Use

Tape Joint Compound

Features

Industrial Additives Features

Improved Workability,

Low Temperature Performance,

Higher Solids Content,

Hydrolysis Resistant,

Improved Crack Resistance,

Excellent Binder Efficiency

Features & Benefits

Product Characteristics

• excellent binder efficiency
• provides excellent workability in mixes
• very good low temperature performance
• improved crack resistance
• higher solids content
• greater resistance to hydrolysis compared to a vinyl acetate homopolymer
• residual vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) level at less than 0.1%

Functions

Industrial Additives Functions

Binder

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability

• North America

Physical Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

White liquid

Properties

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	8.8 - 9.0	lb/gal	-
Glass Transition Temperature	16	°C	Differential Scanning Calorimetry
Non-Volatile Content	55.0 - 60.0	%	-
Residual Monomer Content (Vinyl Acetate Monomer)	max. 0.1	%	-
Storage Temperature	72	°F	-
Viscosity (at 25°C, spindle 3, 20rpm)	1000 - 2500	cPs	Brookfield RV Viscometer
pH	4.0 - 6.0	-	-

Appearance

White liquid

Safety & Health

Safety Information

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

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

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

Shelf Life

180 days