poly(vinyl acetate)

polymer

Poly(vinyl acetate) is a thermoplastic polymer produced by the hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate, commonly known as PVA when fully hydrolyzed. It is widely used in adhesives, coatings, films, and fibers where moderate strength, flexibility, and water solubility are advantageous. The material is valued in packaging, textile sizing, and construction applications for its ease of processing, good film-forming properties, and biodegradability compared to many synthetic polymers, though it typically offers lower mechanical strength than polyethylene or polypropylene.

adhesives and hot-melt glueswater-soluble packaging filmstextile coatings and sizingconstruction and dry-wall joint compoundsemulsion paints and coatingspaper and paperboard binding

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg)	310.1	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(vinyl acetate)

Thermal Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility