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Ethylene Vinyl Acetate. EVA

EVA is an Elastomer which is used to produce material which looks Rubbery due to their softness and flexibility

Description

EVA is an elastomer used to produce materials that look “rubbery” due to their softness and flexibility. The vinyl acetate content determines the degree of elasticity; it also has good transparency and gloss and resistance at low temperature to stress cracking and UV radiation. EVA has a slight characteristic odour of vinegar (acetic acid) and competes with rubber products, as well as with certain polymers in many electrical applications. 

Advantages

  • Smooth and extremely elastic but resistant
  • Competitive with rubber and vinyl in many electrical applications
  • Good clarity and brightness with little odour

Properties

  • Flexible (rubbery)
  • Transparent
  • Good flexibility at low temperature (-70°C)
  • Good chemical resistance
  • High coefficient of friction
  • Low seal initiation temperatures
  • High hot-melt adhesion
  • Very good impact resistance
  • Excellent optical properties for extrusion processes

Industries

  • Agricultural
  • Automotive
  • Construction
  • Consumer Products
  • Medicine and Health
  • Packaging
  • Industrial Applications
  • Compounding

Applications

  • Hand grips
  • Flexible tubing
  • Vacuum cleaners
  • Filters
  • Encapsulation of photovoltaic cells, due to its high transparency

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