PVAc
polymerPolyvinyl acetate (PVAc) is a synthetic thermoplastic polymer produced by hydrolyzing polyvinyl chloride or directly polymerizing vinyl acetate monomer. It is widely used in adhesives, coatings, and films where its combination of flexibility, adhesion, and water-solubility make it valuable; PVAc is notably chosen over rigid polymers in applications requiring conformability and over other adhesives where non-toxic, water-based formulations are preferred, such as in food contact and child products.
wood adhesives and laminationwater-based paints and coatingspackaging films and labelstextile sizing and finishespressure-sensitive adhesivesnon-toxic child-safe applications
Compliance & Regulations
?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Property OverviewNormalized to typical max values
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compressive Strength(σc) | 0.5656 | ksi | — | ||
Elongation at Break(εf) | 228 | - | — | ||
Flexural Strength (MOR)(σf) | 17.69 | ksi | — | ||
Hardness (Vickers)(HV) | 200 | HV | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 1.038 | ksi | — | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 58.05 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg) | 95.03 | °F | — | ||
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm) | 261.5 | °F | — | ||
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax) | 645.7 | °F | — | ||
Thermal Conductivity(k) | 0.1444 | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.467 | eV | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Refractive Index(n) | 1.454 | - | — |
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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.