Elvace® 604 is a carboxylated vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer known for forming durable, permanently flexible polymer films. It provides excellent wet tack, builds viscosity effectively with plasticizer addition, and offers enhanced water resistance and specific adhesion to difficult substrates. This PVOH-stabilized product is free from APEO surfactants and features high solids content. Tailored for high solids specialty adhesives, it ensures low VOC content and exhibits a strong viscosity response to alkali addition.

Chemical Family: Vinyl Acetate Ethylene (VAE) Copolymer

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Film

Features: Excellent Adhesion, Excellent Wet Tack, Good Toughness, High Solid Content, Multi-Substrate Adhesion, Plasticizer Migration Resistance, Poor Borax Tolerance, Water Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

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CASE Ingredients Functions
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Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Product Characteristics

to ugh permanently flexible polymer films
excellent viscosity build with plasticizer addition
excellent wet tack
high solids content
APEO surfactant free
PVOH stabilized
residual vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) level less than 0.1%
good specific adhesion to many difficult substrates
improved water resistance
high viscosity response to alkali addition
poor borax tolerance

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Typical Applications

Designed as a base for high solids specialty adhesives requiring a low VOC content.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity (Spindle 3, 20rpm at 77°F)1200 - 3500cPsBrookfield RV
Glass Transition Temperature0°CDifferential Scanning Calorimetry
Non Volatile Content62 - 66%-
Pound per Gallon8.8 - 9.1Ibs/gal-
pH4 - 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.