EVATANE® 20-20

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

Principal: SK Functional Polymer

Functions: Bitumen Modifier, Pour Point Depressant, Resin

Chemical Family: Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA), Vinyl Acetate Copolymers, Vinyls, Vinylics & Vinyl Derivatives

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

Labeling Claims: Animal Products-free, Biocides-free, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)-free, Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)-free, Halal Suitable, Kosher Suitable, Nanomaterials-free, Ozone Non Depleting, Per & Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)-free, Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHxS)-free, TSE-free, Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)-free

Features: Good Fluidity, Improved Fluidity

Physical Form: Pellets, Solid

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Product 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

Properties

Regulatory & Compliance

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

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002377
Principal

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

ADR/RID/ADN Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
ADR/RID/ADN UN Number
Not Applicable
Color (SDS)
White
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
IATA/ICAO UN Number
Not Applicable
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
IMO/IMDG UN Number
Not Applicable
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Ester like
Other Hazards
Contact with hot material - prevent serious burns. May be irritating to the respiratory
system. The product is not biodegradable.
Processing & Application Methods
Protect from Freezing
No
Temperature Control
No
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Available
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Elongation at Break600.0%ASTM D638
Elongation at Break600.0%ISO 527
Hardness89.0HVASTM D2240
Hardness89.0Shore AShore Durometer Scale
Hardness89.0HVISO 868
Tensile Strength at Break17.0MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strength at Break17.0MPaISO 527-2
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density0.94g/cm³ASTM D150
Melt Flow Index20.0g/10minASTM D1238 at 190°C, 2.16kg
Melt Flow Index20.0g/10minISO 1133 at 190°C, 2.16kg
Melting Point83.0°CISO 11357-3
Softening Point127.0°CRing and Ball Test
Softening Point46.0°CASTM D1525 10N,on compression molded samples
Softening Point127.0°CASTM E28
Softening Point46.0°CISO 306 10N
Softening Point127.0°CNF EN 1238
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)approx. 500.0°F
Density (SDS)0.95g/cm³
Melting Point (SDS)181.0°F
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life3.0yr