poly(ethylene-co-acrylic acid)

polymer

Poly(ethylene-co-acrylic acid), or EAA, is a copolymer combining the backbone of polyethylene with randomly distributed acrylic acid units, creating a material with tunable polarity and adhesion characteristics. It is widely used in adhesives, coatings, and films for packaging applications where bonding to polar substrates or improved moisture barrier properties are required. EAA is valued over homopolymer polyethylene because the acrylic acid groups enable stronger adhesion to metals, ceramics, and other substrates, making it an economical choice for flexible multilayer constructions and hot-melt adhesive formulations.

flexible packaging filmsadhesives and bonding layershot-melt coatingsmetal laminationbarrier layer formulationsfood contact materials

Compliance & Regulations

?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg)	302.2	K	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

poly(ethylene-co-acrylic acid)

Thermal Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility