EVATANE® 40-55

EVATANE® 40-55 is a random ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.The high Vinyl Acetate content of EVATANE® 40-55 brings softness, flexibility and polarity. EVATANE® 40-55 is compatible with most tackifying resins and waxes.

Principal: SK geo centric

Functions: Resin

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

Processing Methods: Coextrusion

End Uses: Foams, Hot Melt Adhesive, Solventborne Adhesive

Features: Easy Handling, Excellent Flexibility, Good Softening , High Polarity, Improved Fluidity

Labeling Claims: Not Listed In California Proposition 65

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Labeling Claims
Materials Features
Key Features
  • The high Vinyl Acetate content of EVATANE® 40-55 brings softness, flexibility and polarity. EVATANE® 40-55 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. EVATANE® 40-55 can also be used in solvent base adhesives, inks formulation and for making foams (shoe industry).

Applications & Uses

Adhesive & Sealant End Applications
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Markets
Applications

Properties

Technical Details & Test Data

Processing Parameters
  • EVATANE® 40-55 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

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • EVATANE® 40-55 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)
0.96 g/cm³
Elongation at Break
1100.0 %
Elongation at Break
1100.0 %
Hardness
50.0 HV
Hardness
50.0 Shore A
Hardness
50.0 HV
Item Number
Melt Flow Index
55.0 g/10min
Melt Flow Index
55.0 g/10min
Melting Point
55.0 °C
Melting Point (SDS)
129.0 °F
Odor (SDS)
Ester like
Principal
Shelf Life
3.0 yr
Softening Point
97.0 °C, 97.0 °C
Softening Point
max. 40.0 °C
Softening Point
97.0 °C
Softening Point
max. 40.0 °C
Softening Point
97.0 °C
Solubility In Water (SDS)
max. 1.0 mg/L
Tensile Strength at Break
7.0 MPa
Tensile Strength at Break
7.0 MPa
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life3.0 yryr
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Elongation at Break11100.0 %%ASTM D638
Elongation at Break21100.0 %%ISO 527
Hardness350.0 HVHVASTM D2240
Hardness450.0 Shore AShore AShore Durometer Scale
Hardness550.0 HVHVISO 868
Tensile Strength at Break67.0 MPaMPaASTM D638
Tensile Strength at Break7.0 MPaMPaISO 527-2
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density0.94 g/cm³g/cm³ASTM D150
Melt Flow Index55.0 g/10ming/10minASTM D1238
Melt Flow Index55.0 g/10ming/10minISO 1133
Melting Point55.0 °C°CISO 11357-3
Softening Point97.0 °C°CRing and Ball Test
Softening Point97.0 °C°CRing and Ball Test
Softening Pointmax. 40.0 °C°CASTM D1525 10N,on compression molded samples
Softening Point97.0 °C°CASTM E28
Softening Pointmax. 40.0 °C°CISO 306 10N
Softening Point97.0 °C°CNF EN 1238
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)500.0 °F°F
Density (SDS)0.96 g/cm³g/cm³
Melting Point (SDS)129.0 °F°F
Solubility In Water (SDS)max. 1.0 mg/Lmg/Lat 20°C