Vinyl Acetate Monomer, VAM acetic acid, vinyl ester; 1-acetoxyethylene

Vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) is a clear, colorless liquid with a slightly sweet and pungent odor. It’s comprised of a polymerizable vinyl functional group on one end and a reactive acetate group on the other end. It is slightly miscible with water, soluble in most organic solvents and has relatively low volatility. Its vapor is heavier than air. It copolymerizes readily with a wide variety of monomers. The added acetate group imparts properties such as durability, strength, transparency and an elevated Tg.

99.90%

VAM assay (Purity)

5

Color PT-Co

Target

Hydroquinone (HQ)

A Highly Versatile Polymerization Intermediate

Vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) is a significant intermediate used in the production of a wide range of resins and polymers for paints & coatings, adhesives, glues & sealants, elastomers, textile finishes, paper coatings, binders, films, and a myriad of other industrial and consumer applications.

Economical and environmental friendly

Kuraray Poval™ K grades have excellent solubility in water and alkali as well as affinity for hydrophobic substances. That makes these polyvinyl alcohols ideal for use in the paper industry, as dispersing agents and in the production of adhesives. Coatings with these PVA materials give paper far more effective barrier properties than conventional polyvinyl alcohol polymers. What’s more, they improve water resistance.

PropertyStandard SpecTypical Value
VAM assay (Purity)99.80% Min99.90% wt%
Color PT-Co105
Specific gravity at 20°C0.930~0.9340.931~0.933
Acidity (as Acetic Acid)0.020% Max
Water0.06% Max0.04% Max
Acetaldehyde100 ppm Max60 ppm Max
HQ 3-5, 7-11, 14-17 ppm Target
Methyl acetate0.10% Max0.10% Max
  • Polyvinyl acetate (PVAc)
  • Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)
  • Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA)
  • Copolymerize with LDPE and LLDPE to improve flexibility and low temperature performance
  • Vinyl Acetate Ethylene (VAE)
  • Acrylic
  • Packing: ISO Tank
  • Shipping size: 22MT/ISO Tank

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