Elvace® 741 is a vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer emulsion with higher ethylene content, enhancing film flexibility. It forms tough, flexible polymer films that are remoistenable and redispersible. With excellent wet tack, strong adhesion to packaging films and foil, and resistance to plasticizer migration, it is ideal for general-purpose or specialty adhesives requiring low VOC content.

Chemical Family: Vinyl Acetate Ethylene (VAE) Copolymer

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Film, Foils

Features: Easy Clean Machining Capability, Enhanced Film Flexibility, Excellent Adhesion, Excellent Wet Tack, Good Toughness, Plasticizer Migration Resistance, Poor Borax Tolerance, Remoistenable, 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
  • higher ethylene content for enhanced film flexibility
  • tough, permanently flexible polymer film
  • remoistenable, redispffsible film
  • easy clean machining capability
  • good adhesion to packaging films and foil
  • excellent wet tack
  • good viscosity build with plasticizer addition
  • excellent resistance to plasticizer migration
  • residual vinyl acetate mommer (VAM) level less than 0.1%
  • poor borax tolerance

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Typical Applications

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

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity (Spindle 3, 20rpm at 77°F)1800 - 2500cPsBrookfield, RV
Glass Transition Temperature- 10°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.