Elvace® 40713-00 is a vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer characterized by low initial viscosity, high water resistance, and excellent filler and pigment acceptance. It forms durable, flexible polymer films with superior adhesion to packaging film and foil. With effective viscosity build upon plasticizer addition, it is ideal for general-purpose or specialty adhesives requiring low VOC content. This copolymer is recommended for microwave packaging adhesive formulations.

Chemical Family: Vinyl Acetate Ethylene (VAE) Copolymer

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Film, Foils

Features: Excellent Adhesion, Excellent Filler Acceptance, Excellent Pigment Acceptance, Good Toughness, Low Viscosity, Plasticizer Migration Resistance, Poor Borax Tolerance, Water Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies
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Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Product Characteristics
  • Low initial viscosity
  • High degree of water resistance
  • Excellent filler and pigment acceptance
  • Tough permanently flexible polymer films
  • Good viscosity build with plasticizer addition
  • Superior adhesion to packaging film and foil
  • Poor borax tolerance
  • Excellent resistance to plasticizer migration

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Typical Applications

Designed as a base for general purpose or specialty adhesives requiring a low VOC.

Suitable Substrates

Recommended for microwave packaging adhesive formulas.

Application Instructions

Low grit content for extrusion applications.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity (Spindle 3, 20rpm at 77°F)700 - 1300cPsBrookfield, RV
Glass Transition Temperature- 4°CDifferential Scanning Calorimetry
Glass Transition Temperature1°CDifferential Scanning Calorimetry
Non Volatile Contentmin. 54.5%-
Pound per Gallon8.7 - 9.0Ibs/gal-
pH4.0 - 5.5--

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • North America

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
180 days
Storage Conditions

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