CREATING TOMORROWS SOLUTIONS

ADHESIVES I NORTH AMERICA I PRODUCT OVERVIEW DISPERSIONS

MAKE THE MOVE
TO VAE DISPERSIONS
The Technology of Choice for Waterborne Adhesives
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VINNAPAS

TWO VALUE CLASSES
ONLY FIRST-CLASS PRODUCTS
Our VINNAPAS

VAE dispersions
are specifically designed to address
the changing needs of the modern
adhesives manufacturer and end-user
together with overall market trends.
Easier Product Selection
and Differentiation
In order to facilitate our customers'
product selection process, we classify all
our VINNAPAS

dispersions into two value

classes: VINNAPAS

Standard and
VINNAPAS

Plus. By doing so, we can

offer a transparent product portfolio, in
which we not only show the chemical
properties of our dispersions, but also
describe their benefits in the
recommended applications. Adhesives
formulators can now quickly identify the
product that best meets their needs in
terms of performance and application.
While our VINNAPAS

Standard grades are

proven benchmarks covering a wide range
of adhesive applications, VINNAPAS

Plus
dispersions are designed to meet the latest
trends and to be used to formulate
high-end adhesives. Between them, the
two classes offer the ideal solution for the
individual needs of adhesive formulation.
VINNAPAS

Plus Products
+ Completes the overall VINNAPAS

portfolio
and includes products for high-end applica-
tions to meet high-end expectations
+ Products outperform basic properties,
offering e.g. excellent adhesion on difficult
substrates or very high setting speed
+ Exceptional properties and performance
enable adhesives manufacturers to provide
solutions for challenging applications
VINNAPAS

Standard Products
The benchmark in proven products
Consistent high quality
Backed by over 70 years experience in vinyl
acetate-based dispersion technology
Products offer properties including adhesion,
heat resistance, bonding on a wide range of
different substrates, fast setting speed, high
wet tack, reliable machinability, and a broad
formulation latitude
VINNAPAS

Plus dispersions are selected

cutting-edge solutions for more advanced,
high-end applications.
VINNAPAS

Standard dispersions set

the industry benchmark in product quality,
performance and reliability.
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TOTAL PRODUCT OVERVI EW
1 These figures are only intended as a guide and should
not be used in preparing specifications
2 European sourced product
3 PVOH grades: Brookfield RVF#3 at 20 rpm
Surfactant grades: Brookfield LVF#3 at 60 rpm
Legend for performance attributes
excellent high medium
VI NNAPAS

Standard VI NNAPAS

Standard
VINNAPAS Product Technical Data1 General Characteristics Performance Attributes VINNAPAS Product Applications Product Benet
Grade Solids content
1% (residue after
drying) [%]
Viscosity Brook-
eld3 [mPas]
pH value Glass transition
temperature Tg (DSC)
(approx.) [C]
Stabilization system Polymer functionality Wet tack Setting speed Thickening response Cohesion & Heat resistance Water resistance Shear thinning
rheology
Adhesion & Flow / Wetting Grade Adhesives for paper and
packaging
Adhesives for wood-based
materials
Adhesives for PVC Adhesives for lms and foils
VINNAPAS Vinyl Acetate-Ethylene Copolymer Dispersions Poly(vinyl alcohol) Protected Grades VINNAPAS Vinyl Acetate-Ethylene Copolymer Dispersions Poly(vinyl alcohol) Protected Grades
VINNAPAS 323 55 1,300 2,300 5.0 6.0 23 PVOH VINNAPAS 323 Highest Tg vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer. Compared to plasticized homopolymers, it ofers superior adhesion, water resistance and wet tack/setting
speed performance. It features excellent heat resistance and has compatibility with fully hydrolyzed and partially hydrolyzed poly(vinyl alcohol).
VINNAPAS 315 55 1,800 2,700 4.0 5.0 17 PVOH VINNAPAS 315 Can be compounded to achieve high water resistance. Excellent adhesion to coated paper surfaces and some plastic lms. High wet tack, rapid setting
speed and compatible with partially hydrolyzed poly(vinyl alcohol).
VINNAPAS EP 1400 48.5 1.5 1,700 2,400 5.0 6.0 0 PVOH VINNAPAS EP 1400 A new all-purpose cost-efective VAE copolymer dispersion for broad adhesive formulations, e.g. in paper and packaging or PVC lamination.
VINNAPAS 400 55 1,800 2,700 4.0 5.0 0 PVOH VINNAPAS 400 Ofers optimally balanced adhesive properties, i.e. excellent adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces including PVC lm, fast setting speed with excep-tional
machinability, high heat resistance. Compatibility with a wide variety of formulating additives. Used in a wide spectrum of adhesive applications.
VINNAPAS 400H 55 3,100 4,400 4.0 5.5 0 PVOH VINNAPAS 400H A high viscosity version of VINNAPAS 400 emulsion designed to improve the yields of a formulated adhesive without sacricing performance.
VINNAPAS 401 55 1,300 2,200 5.0 6.5 -15 PVOH VINNAPAS 401 Excellent adhering, low Tg VAE copolymer with poly(vinyl alcohol) stabilization. Combines easy cleanup and high wet tack with an excellent balance of
good setting speed and long open time. Utilized in high-speed packaging and converting applications.
VINNAPAS Vinyl Acetate-Ethylene Copolymer Dispersions Surfactant Protected Grades VINNAPAS Vinyl Acetate-Ethylene Copolymer Dispersions Surfactant Protected Grades
VINNAPAS EF 539 55 150 650 4.0 5.0 6 Anionic VINNAPAS EF 539 All-around surfactant-based VAE with very low viscosity well designed for construction applications or paper to paper applications.
VINNAPAS EZ 222 55 100 1000 4.0 5.0 17 Cellulosic / nonionic VINNAPAS EZ 222 HEC-stabilized dispersion with good wet tack, speed of set and excellent sprayability. Dry lm ofers balance of adhesion/cohesion and very good water
resistance.
VI NNAPAS

Pl us VI NNAPAS

Pl us
VINNAPAS Product Technical Data1 General Characteristics Performance Attributes VINNAPAS Product Applications Product Benet
Grade Solids content
1% (residue after
drying) [%]
Viscosity Brook-
eld3 [mPas]
pH value Glass transition
temperature Tg (DSC)
(approx.) [C]
Stabilization system Polymer functionality Wet tack Setting speed Thickening response Cohesion & Heat resistance Water resistance Shear thinning
rheology
Adhesion & Flow / Wetting Grade Adhesives for paper and
packaging
Adhesives for wood-based
materials
Adhesives for PVC Adhesives for lms and foils
VINNAPAS Vinyl Acetate-Ethylene Copolymer Dispersions Poly(vinyl alcohol) Protected Grades VINNAPAS Vinyl Acetate-Ethylene Copolymer Dispersions Poly(vinyl alcohol) Protected Grades
VINNAPAS 460 63 200 800 6.0 7.5 5 PVOH / nonionic VINNAPAS 460 A high-solids VAE emulsion produced without formaldehyde donors with good adhesion to a wide variety of lm substrates, fast setting speed,
excellent machining properties and resistance to water and heat.
VINNAPAS EP 6300 63 600 1500 4.3 5.3 0 PVOH / nonionic Carboxylic VINNAPAS EP 6300 A high-solids VAE emulsion with poly(vinyl alcohol) stabilization ofering excellent metal and lm adhesion. Carboxyl functionality allows for a wide range of
compounding exibility, alkaline solution cleanup, and repulpability. High wet tack and water resistance.
VINNAPAS EP 7000 70.5 1200 2700 4.5 5.5 -3 PVOH / nonionic VINNAPAS EP 7000 An ultra-high-solids VAE emulsion with exceptional adhesion to PVC lms. Balanced adhesion and heat resistance, superior wet tack and very rapid speed
of set. Low temperature heat sealability and excellent water resistance. Used for solvent-based adhesive replacement and where the water content needs
to be minimized.
VINNAPAS 920 55 800 2,000 4.2 5.2 -20 PVOH / nonionic Carboxylic VINNAPAS 920 Carboxylated, low Tg VAE emulsion ofering exceptional wet out and adhesion to difcult-to-adhere substrates. Designed for excellent adhesion to metal-
lized and polymeric lms like PE, PP and PET. Carboxylic acid functionality allows for crosslinkability.
VINNAPAS Vinyl Acetate-Ethylene Copolymer Dispersions Surfactant Protected Grades VINNAPAS Vinyl Acetate-Ethylene Copolymer Dispersions Surfactant Protected Grades
VINNAPAS 192 52 50 400 4.5 6.0 10 Anionic Acrylamide VINNAPAS 192 When heat-cured or catalyzed, these surfactant stabilized, self-crosslinking VAE copolymers provide excellent wet strength with resistance to solvents and
heat. Recommended for the formulation of heat-curing or crosslinkable adhesives.
VINNAPAS EF 575 55 200 850 4.0 5.0 0 Anionic Carboxylic VINNAPAS EF 575 All-around surfactant-based VAE with very low viscosity well designed for construction applications or paper to paper applications. Carboxyl
functionality improves adhesion to a wide range of substrates.
VINNAPAS EN 421 52 0.5 300 800 5.3 6.3 0 Anionic Acrylamide VINNAPAS EN 421 When heat-cured or catalyzed, these surfactant stabilized, self-crosslinking VAE copolymers provide excellent wet strength with resistance to solvents and
heat. Recommended for the formulation of heat-curing or crosslinkable adhesives.
VINNAPAS 420 52 50 450 4.5 5.5 -15 Anionic Acrylamide VINNAPAS 420 When heat-cured or catalyzed, these surfactant stabilized, self-crosslinking VAE copolymers provide excellent wet strength with resistance to solvents and
heat. Recommended for the formulation of heat-curing or crosslinkable adhesives.
VINNAPAS 600BP2 55.5 2,000 3,000 4.0 5.0 -40 Anionic VINNAPAS 600BP2 Pressure sensitive dispersion with high shear and heat resistance, low permanent tack and good plasticizer resistance. Dry lm is very exible and ofers
moderately good clean up. Acrylate terpolymer.
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WACKER developed VAE technology
in the mid-60s and began industrial
scale production in 1966.
Today, WACKER still pioneers the
technologys development and is
responsible for one of the largest
share of global VAE production.
The High-Performance Choice
Vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) technology is
increasingly replacing other technologies
due to the continuous refinement of its
core benefits of excellent cost-in-use,
broad formulation flexibility and in line with
future trends. Recent developments in the
VINNAPAS

range have extended its

applicability beyond the traditional paper
and packaging, wood working, flooring
and construction markets to new markets,
such as pressure-sensitive labeling and
automotive adhesives.
The VINNAPAS

range offers a broad

selection of products to enable adhesives
manufacturers to formulate the right bal-
ance of cost and performance for their
end-customer's adhesive application.
Designed with Market-Leading Insight
Due to their copolymer composition, vinyl
acetate-ethylene copolymer dispersions
enable the formulation of adhesives with
low migration potential (according to (EC)
1935/2004) and reduce or avoid the need
for a film-forming agent. Film formation
occurs even at low temperatures (< 5 C).
VINNAPAS

dispersions are stabilized

with colloid systems and/or surfactant
systems. The most common colloid
system used in adhesive applications is
poly(vinyl alcohol), a large water-soluble
molecule. It enables a high degree of wet
tack that is not possible with surfactant
protection alone. VAE dispersions pro-
tected with partially hydrolyzed PVOH
can be readily machine applied and are
non-spattering. They display fast setting,
have good flow and are easy to clean up.
Surfactant-protected systems are much
more thixotropic than PVOH-stabilized dis-
persions and become thinner under high
shear conditions. Their advantages include
lower heat-seal temperature, better adhe-
sion to plastics, clearer films, higher water
resistance and good spray ability. In some
cases, our dispersions are polymerized
with a combination of protective colloids
and surfactants to achieve the best com-
bination of performance attributes.
Superior Properties Enabling
Long-Lasting Adhesives
VINNAPAS

VAE dispersions feature an

excellent adhesion and cohesion balance,
high degrees of wet tack and strong re-
sistance to plasticizers. In addition, they
bond to a wide variety of substrates. Spe-
cific VINNAPAS

products also offer the

advantage of being suitable for both roller
applications and the nozzle technology
that is replacing the roller technology in
many markets.
Environmental and Health Impact
All of our VINNAPAS

VAE dispersions
for the adhesives market are water-based,
and produced without organic solvents or
plasticizers. Many are produced without
the use of APEO surfactants, and feature
a low VAM content (< 1,000 ppm). These
characteristics put them in line with ever-
tightening consumer health legislation,
especially for food packaging, in this
sector, the migration of constituents from
packaging materials into food is under in-
tense scrutiny. In addition, the production
efficiencies made possible by formulating
with VAEs enables manufacturers to lower
their environmental impact.
VAE THE TECHNOLOGY DEFINING
TODAY AND SHAPING TOMORROW
Wacker Chemical Corporation
6870 Tilghman Street
Allentown, PA 18106-9346, USA
Tel. + 1 610 336-2700
Fax + 1 517 266-3076
info.polymers@wacker.com
www.wacker.com/adhesives
www.wacker.com/vinnapas
www.wacker.com/move
Wacker Chemical Infoline
Tel. +1 888 922-5374
Fax +1 517 264-4068
info.usa@wacker.com
The data presented in this brochure are in accordance with the present state of our knowledge but do not absolve the user from carefully checking all supplies immediately on receipt.
We reserve the right to alter product constants within the scope of technical progress or new developments. The recommendations made in this brochure should be checked by preliminary
trials because of conditions during processing over which we have no control, especially where other companies raw materials are also being used. The information provided by us does not
absolve the user from the obligation of investigating the possibility of infringement of third parties rights and, if necessary, clarifying the position. Recommendations for use do not constitute
a warranty, either express or implied, of the fitness or suitability of the product for a particular purpose.
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