At a Glance
Material Family
Polymers & Resins
Record Type
Polymer
Primary Role
Film Formation · Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
Functional Roles
Industries Served
Applications & Use Cases
- ▸ Supplied as a redispersible polymer powder (RDP), VAE copolymer is the primary polymeric binder in cement-based dry-mix mortars, tile adhesives, and self-leveling underlayments, where it improves flexural strength, adhesion to substrates, and deformability.
- ▸ Used as a film-forming binder in waterproofing slurries, exterior insulation finishing systems (EIFS), and skim coats, imparting water resistance, crack-bridging, and improved cohesion to mineral matrices.
- ▸ Functions as the base polymer in vinyl acetate-ethylene emulsions for interior and exterior architectural paints, providing low-VOC film formation, scrub resistance, and pigment binding.
- ▸ Serves as an adhesive binder in nonwovens, paper saturation, textile bonding, and packaging laminates, where its flexibility and tack support water-based formulations.
- ▸ Applied as a hot-melt and compounding resin in flexible packaging, foam, and wire-jacket applications, leveraging its low crystallinity, toughness, and clarity relative to polyethylene.
Physical Properties
Physical Form
white to off-white free-flowing powder (RDP) or milky-white aqueous emulsion (typical)
Appearance
white powder or white liquid dispersion (typical)
Vinyl Acetate Content
typical 12-40 wt % (grade-dependent)
Solids Content Emulsion
typical 50-55 % (emulsion grades)
Bulk Density Powder
typical 400-550 kg/m3 (RDP)
Glass Transition Temperature
typical -7 to 16 C (grade-dependent)
Minimum Film Forming Temperature
typical 0-4 C (RDP grades)
pH Dispersion
typical 4-7 (redispersed)
Water Solubility
insoluble (redispersible to a stable dispersion)
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
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Chemical Identity
CAS Number
24937-78-8
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 429-840-1
TSCA Inventory flag XU: a substance exempt from reporting under the Chemical Data Reporting Rule (40 CFR 711) (EPA flag legend).
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
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