Description
EVATANE® 40-55 is a random ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.
The high Vinyl Acetate content of EVATANE® 40-55 brings softness, flexibility and polarity. EVATANE® 40-55 is compatible with most tackifying resins and waxes.
Combined with a high fluidity, it is an efficient and easy handling product for hot melt adhesives formulations. EVATANE® 40-55 can also be used in solvent base adhesives, inks formulation and for making foams (shoe industry).
Processing
EVATANE® 40-55 can be processed on most conventional equipment used for thermoplastics. It is recommended to avoid melt temperatures above 230°C and to purge the equipment after a run is completed.
Storage, Handling & Safety
EVATANE® 40-55 should be stored in standard conditions and protected from UV-light. Improper storage conditions may cause degradation and could have consequences on physical properties of the product.
Safety data sheet as well as information on handling and storage of the EVATANE® 40-55 are available upon request to your SK Functional Polymer representative.
Shelf Life
Three years from the date of delivery, in unopened packaging. For any use above this limit, please refer to our technical services.
Applications
PackagingHot Melt Adhesives (HMA)InksAutomotive & Consumer GoodsFoamsIndustrial & ConstructionDisclaimer
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. Your attention is directed to the pertinent Material Safety Data Sheets for the products mentioned herein. All sales are subject to SK Corporation’s standard terms and conditions of sale, copies of which are available upon request and which are part of SK Functional Polymer invoices and/or order acknowledgments. Except as expressly provided in SK Corporation’s standard terms and conditions of sale, SK Corporation makes no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and SK Corporation assumes no liability from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. SK Functional Polymer is a subsidiary of SK Global Chemical.