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Ateva® 1980A

Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer

Supplied by Celanese EVA Performance Polymers

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Product Description
Ateva ® 1980A is a random copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate containing approximately 19 wt% vinyl acetate co-monomer. This polymer complies with the requirements of CFR 21 177.1350 of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) subject to extraction limitations for specific end use applications and features good balance of adhesion and flow properties. This polymer is typically used in the production of adhesives and sealants.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Additive 
  • Antioxidant
Features 
  • Antioxidant
  • Copolymer
  
Uses 
  • Adhesives
  • Sealants
  
Agency Ratings 
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ASTM D1505
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (125°C/0.325 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Vinyl Acetate Content
wt%
  
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength 2 (Break)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation 2 (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus - 1% Secant
psi
 ASTM D790
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ASTM D1525
Melting Temperature 3
°F
 ASTM D3418
Additional Information
Density is also tested under ASTM D1928 Proc A
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Ateva® 1980A, Ateva 1980A, Ateva® , Ateva, Ateva1980A, 1980 A, 1980A, Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer, EVA, Polyethylene, PE, Celanese EVA, EthyleneVinylAcetateCopolymer, A1980
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Sanitary Products.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): FDA (1).
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Type IV, 2.0 in/min
3DSC
 
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