Poly(vinyl propionate)

polymer

Poly(vinyl propionate) is a vinyl ester polymer synthesized by hydrolyzing polyvinyl acetate and replacing acetate groups with propionate moieties, yielding a thermoplastic with intermediate polarity and flexibility. It has seen limited commercial adoption compared to its precursor (PVA) and related vinyl esters, but serves niche applications in adhesives, coatings, and film formulations where its solubility profile and mechanical properties offer advantages over polyvinyl acetate. The material is notable in research and specialty industrial contexts for tailoring hydrophilicity and mechanical performance through ester group variation, though it remains largely a laboratory or small-scale production compound rather than a commodity polymer.

specialty adhesives and bindersprotective coatings and lacquersflexible films and membranesresearch polymer synthesisvinyl ester copolymer components

Compliance & Regulations

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