EVATANE® 20-20

EVATANE® 20-20 is a random ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.

Principal: SK geo centric

Functions: Bitumen Modifier, Pour Point Depressant, Resin

Chemical Family: Vinyl Acetate Copolymers, Vinyls, Vinylics & Vinyl Derivatives

Processing Methods: Coextrusion

End Uses: Cable Compounds, Crude Oils, Foams, Hot Melt Adhesive

Labeling Claims: Not Listed In California Proposition 65

Features: Improved Fluidity

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Labeling Claims
Materials Features
Key Features
  • The high Vinyl Acetate content of EVATANE® 20-20 brings softness, flexibility and polarity. EVATANE® 20-20 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 for crude oil (pour point depressant), bitumen modification and cables compounds.

Applications & Uses

Adhesive & Sealant End Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Markets
Applications

Properties

Technical Details & Test Data

Processing Parameters
  • EVATANE® 20-20 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

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • EVATANE® 20-20 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
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)
500.0 °F
Density
0.94 g/cm³
Density (SDS)
0.95 g/cm³
Elongation at Break
600.0 %
Elongation at Break
600.0 %
Group Principal Number
S002377
Hardness
89.0 HV
Hardness
89.0 Shore A
Hardness
89.0 HV
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Melt Flow Index
20.0 g/10min
Melt Flow Index
20.0 g/10min
Melting Point
83.0 °C
Melting Point (SDS)
181.0 °F
Odor (SDS)
Ester like
Principal
Shelf Life
3.0 yr
Softening Point
127.0 °C, 127.0 °C
Softening Point
46.0 °C
Softening Point
127.0 °C
Softening Point
46.0 °C
Softening Point
127.0 °C
Tensile Strength at Break
17.0 MPa
Tensile Strength at Break
17.0 MPa
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life3.0 yryr
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Elongation at Break1600.0 %%ASTM D638
Elongation at Break2600.0 %%ISO 527
Hardness389.0 HVHVASTM D2240
Hardness489.0 Shore AShore AShore Durometer Scale
Hardness589.0 HVHVISO 868
Tensile Strength at Break617.0 MPaMPaASTM D638
Tensile Strength at Break17.0 MPaMPaISO 527-2
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density0.94 g/cm³g/cm³ASTM D150
Melt Flow Index20.0 g/10ming/10minASTM D1238 at 190°C, 2.16 kg
Melt Flow Index20.0 g/10ming/10minISO 1133 at 190°C , 2.16 kg
Melting Point83.0 °C°CISO 11357-3
Softening Point127.0 °C°CRing and Ball Test
Softening Point127.0 °C°CRing and Ball Test
Softening Point46.0 °C°CASTM D1525 10N,on compression molded samples
Softening Point127.0 °C°CASTM E28
Softening Point46.0 °C°CISO 306 10N
Softening Point127.0 °C°CNF EN 1238
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)500.0 °F°F
Density (SDS)0.95 g/cm³g/cm³
Melting Point (SDS)181.0 °F°F