
Homopolymer of vinyl acetate - Mid-range binder base
BATIMIX Polyvac 160 is a mid-range polyvinyl acetate binder used in a range of industries. It is also an adhesive for paper and packaging, wood, leather, textile finishing, and carpet back-sizing.
BATIMIX Polyvac 160 is primarily used as a mid-range binder base for paints, putties, and adhesives. It is an adhesive for paper and packaging, wood, leather, textile finishing, and carpet back-sizing.
| Specification | Result | | --------------------------------- | -------------------- | | Emulsion appearance | Smooth, white liquid | | Dry film appearance | Clear, brittle | | Emulsifier type | Nonionic | | Stabilizing agent | Polyvinyl Alcohol | | Plasticizer | N/A | | Plasticizer content [% on total] | 0 | | 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] | 16 | | Glass transition temperature [°C] | 31 ± 2 | | Mechanical stability | Excellent |
This product is water-based and non-toxic under normal conditions.