Elvace® 725 is a vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer known for forming tough, permanently flexible polymer films. It offers excellent viscosity build with plasticizer addition, high wet tack, and resistance to hydrolysis. With low residual vinyl acetate monomer levels and good adhesion to challenging substrates, it is suitable for extrusion applications. Designed for low VOC adhesives, it works well on various paper and treated film substrates.

Chemical Family: Vinyl Acetate Ethylene (VAE) Copolymer, Vinyls, Vinylics & Vinyl Derivatives

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Film, Paper

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Machining

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
CASE Ingredients Features
Materials Features
Product Characteristics
  • Tough permanently flexible polymer films
  • Excellent viscosity build with plasticizer addition
  • Excellent resistance to plasticizer migration
  • Poor borax tolerance
  • High degree of wet tack
  • Greater resistance to hydrolysis when compared to polyvinyl acetate
  • homopolymer
  • Residual vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) level less than 0.1%
  • Good specific adhesion to many difficult substrates
  • Low grit content for extrusion applications
  • Remoistenable film, easy clean
  • Improved machining properties

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Adhesive & Sealant End Applications
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Product Applications

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

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Nonvolatile Contentmin. 60%-
Glass Transition Temperature (onset)0°CDifferential Scanning Calorimetry
Glass Transition Temperature (inflection)6°CDifferential Scanning Calorimetry
Viscosity (at 25°C, RV, SP3, 20rpm)2000cPsBrookfield
Weight8.9lbs/gal-
pH4--

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
180 days
Shelf Life and Storage Conditions

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