[ TYPICAL PROPERTIES ]
| Characteristics |
Value |
Unit |
Test Method |
| Vinyl Acetate content |
38-41 |
% Wt |
FTIR (Internal Method) |
| Melt Index (190°C / 2.16 kg) |
48-62 |
g/10min |
ISO 1133 / ASTM D1238 |
| Density (23°C) |
0.96 |
g/cm3 |
ISO 1183 |
| Melting point |
63 |
°C |
ISO 11357-3 |
| Vicat softening point (10N) |
<40 |
°C |
ISO 306 / ASTM D1525 |
| Ring & Ball temperature |
97 |
°C |
ASTM E28 / NF EN 1238 |
| Elongation at break |
900-1100 |
% |
ISO 527 / ASTM D638 |
| Tensile strength at break |
7 |
MPa |
ISO 527 / ASTM D638 |
| Hardness Shore A |
50 |
- |
ISO 868 / ASTM D2240 |
[ APPLICATIONS ]
The high Vinyl Acetate content of EVATANE® 40-55 brings softness, flexibility, polarity and high solubility. EVATANE® 40-55 is compatible with most tackifying resins and waxes. Combined with a high fluidity, it is an efficient and easy handling product for hot melt adhesives formulations. EVATANE® 40-55 can also be used in solvent base adhesives, inks formulation and for making foams (shoe industry). For more detailed information and recommendations regarding your specific application, please contact
your local ARKEMA technical representative.
[ STORAGE, HANDLING AND SAFETY ]
EVATANE® 40-55 should be stored in standard conditions and protected from UV-light. Improper storage conditions may cause degradation and could have consequences on physical properties of the product. Due to its physical properties (Vicat temperature <40°C), it may be possible that the product shows some caking. This is particularly true during summer time.
Safety data sheet as well as information on handling and storage of the EVATANE® 40-55 is available upon request to your ARKEMA representative or on the web site evatane.com.