Homopolymer of vinyl acetate - Slightly flexible mid-range binder base
BATIMIX Polyvac 161 is a slightly flexible mid-range binder base used in a range of industries. It is also an adhesive for paper, paperboard and packaging, wood-working and furniture, leather, textile finishing, and carpet back-sizing.
BATIMIX Polyvac 161 is primarily used as a mid-range binder base for paints, putties, and adhesives. It is an adhesive for paper, paperboard and packaging, wood-working and furniture, leather, textile finishing, and carpet back-sizing.
| Specification | Result |
|---|---|
| Emulsion appearance | Smooth, white liquid |
| Dry film appearance | Clear, slightly flexible |
| Emulsifier type | Nonionic |
| Stabilizing agent | Polyvinyl Alcohol |
| Plasticizer | Dibutyl Phthalate |
| Plasticizer content [% on total] | 1 |
| pH at 25°C | 5 ± 1 |
| Density at 25°C [g/cm³] | 1.07 ± 0.02 |
| Dry solids content [%] | 44 ± 1 |
| Property | Result |
|---|---|
| Viscosity [cP, Brookfield RVT sp7 at 5 rpm, 25°C] | 60,000 ± 10,000 |
| Avg. particle size [µm] | ≤ 2 |
| Free monomer [%] | ≤ 0.5 |
| Grit content at 200 µm [%] | ≤ 0.1 |
| Min. film-forming temperature [°C] | 10 |
| Glass transition temperature [°C] | 31 ± 2 |
| Mechanical stability | Excellent |
This product is water-based and non-toxic under normal conditions.
ReferenceMS-PR-5714