EVATANE® 18-500

EVATANE® 18-500 is a random ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.

Principal: SK geo centric

Functions: Bitumen Modifier, Resin

Chemical Family: Vinyls, Vinylics & Vinyl Derivatives

End Uses: Hot Melt Adhesive

Labeling Claims: Per & Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)-free, Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHxS)-free, Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS)-free, Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)-free

Features: Easy Handling, Easy Handling, Excellent Flexibility, Good Flexibility, Good Softening , High Polarity, High Polarity, Softness

Physical Form: Pellets, Solid

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Industrial Additives Features
Labeling Claims
Materials Features
Key Features
  • The high Vinyl Acetate content of EVATANE® 18-500 brings softness, flexibility and polarity. EVATANE® 18-500 is compatible with most tackifying resins and waxs.
  • Combined with a high fluidity, it is an efficient and easy handling product for hot melt adhesives formulations. It can also be used as an additive bitumen modification.

Applications & Uses

Adhesive & Sealant End Applications

Properties

Technical Details & Test Data

Processing Parameters
  • EVATANE® 18-500 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.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002377
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • EVATANE® 18-500 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.
  • Shelf life is three years from the date of delivery, in unopened packaging.

Other

Color (SDS)
White
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Ester like
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life3.0 yryr
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Elongation at Break900.0 %%ASTM D638
Elongation at Break900.0 %%ISO 527
Hardness90.0 HVHVASTM D2240
Hardness90.0 Shore AShore AShore Durometer Scale
Hardness90.0 HVHVISO 868
Tensile Strength at Break6.0 MPaMPaASTM D638
Tensile Strength at Break6.0 MPaMPaISO 527-2
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density0.94 g/cm³g/cm³ASTM D150
Melt Flow Index500.0 g/10ming/10minASTM D1238 at 190°C, 2.16kg
Melt Flow Index500.0 g/10ming/10minISO 1133 at 190°C, 2.16kg
Melting Point86.0 °C°CISO 11357-3
Softening Point94.0 °C°CRing and Ball Test
Softening Point43.0 °C°CASTM D1525 10N,on compression molded samples
Softening Point94.0 °C°CASTM E28
Softening Point43.0 °C°CISO 306 10N
Softening Point94.0 °C°CNF EN 1238
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)approx. 500.0 °F°F
Density (SDS)0.94 g/cm³g/cm³
Melting Point (SDS)187.0 °F°F