Why It Matters
Tile-adhesive, EIFS, skim-coat and self-leveling formulators buy VAE redispersible polymer powder by the ton bag for flexibility and tensile bond strength. Exact-term volume is modest but it is 100% formulator intent and sits under the 'tile adhesive' application
Solution Approach
Tile-adhesive, EIFS, skim-coat and self-leveling formulators buy VAE redispersible polymer powder by the ton bag for flexibility and tensile bond strength. Exact-term volume is modest but it is 100% formulator intent and sits under the 'tile adhesive' application RawSource supplies the base chemicals that go into these programs. We can help with product selection, grade matching, and sourcing from multiple origins for supply security.
Typical Formulation Workflow
1
System & Substrate Assessment
Define the binder system (waterborne, solventborne, UV, powder), substrate, cure, and the VOC, durability, and appearance targets.
2
Additive & Resin Selection
Match resins, pigments and fillers, dispersants, rheology modifiers, defoamers, or biocides to the formulation and compatibility window.
3
Lab Let-Down & Optimization
Dial in loading and addition order through lab let-downs, checking dispersion, rheology, film properties, and storage stability.
4
Application & Performance Testing
Validate on the real application method and substrate, tracking gloss, adhesion, sag, cure, and weathering before scale-up.
Recommended Chemistries (3)
Vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) redispersible polymer
CAS 24937-78-8
Spray-dried VAE copolymer that redisperses in mix water and films on drying, adding flexibility, cohesion and tensile-adhesion bond strength to cementitious mortars
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Vinyl acetate-VeoVa redispersible
Vinyl acetate / vinyl-versatate copolymer powder; the branched VeoVa comonomer raises hydrophobicity and alkali/water resistance versus straight VAE for exterior tile adhesive
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Polyvinyl alcohol (protective colloid)
CAS 9002-89-5
Polymers & Resins
Film Formation
Water-soluble protective colloid that stabilizes the powder's redispersion and contributes to wet tack and open time
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