Pace® 385

Identification

Chemical Family

Vinyl Acetate Homopolymers

Blend

false

Single Ingredient

true

Categories

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

Applications & Uses

Application Instructions

Optimal performance properties can be influenced by machine and application settings.

Typical Applications

This product is designed as a base for specialty adhesives and coatings requiring a low VOC content.

End Uses

Adhesive & Sealant End Applications

Waterborne Adhesive

Features

CASE Ingredients Features

Easy Cleaning,

Poor Borax Tolerance,

Excellent Wet Tack,

Good Rewetting Characteristics,

High Solid Content,

Ease of Formulation

Features & Benefits

Product Characteristics

• High solids content
• Medium initial viscosity
• Excellent wet tack
• Ease of formulation
• Shear stable viscosity
• Good mechanical stability
• Poor borax tolerance
• Rewettable films for ease in clean up
• Residual vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) level less than 0.1%

Functions

CASE Ingredients Functions

Binder & Resin

Physical Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Properties

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	9.0 - 9.4	lb/gal	-
Glass Transition Temperature	38	°C	Differential Scanning Calorimetry
Residual Monomer Content (Vinyl Acetate Monomer)	max. 0.1	%	-
Solid Content	60 - 63	%	-
Storage Temperature	72	°F	-
Viscosity (at 25C°, spindle 3, 20rpm)	2000 - 2800	cPs	Brookfield RV Viscometer
pH	4.0 - 5.5	-	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA 21 CFR 175.105

Chemical Inventories

DSL (Canada),

IECSC (China),

TSCA (USA)

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

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

Shelf Life

180 days