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

Labeling Claims: Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Per & Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)-free, Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHxS)-free, Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS)-free, Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)-free, Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Chemicals-free

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

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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

Properties

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Contains any chemicals listed on Prop 65 (including impurities, residues, catalysts, monomers, and by-products and excluding heavy metals)?

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

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002377
Principal

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
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Ester like
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life13.0 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