Styrene Monomer
Core monomer of unsaturated polyester and polystyrene production.
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Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM)
Principal monomer of wood glue and waterborne paint emulsions.
Product description
VAM is the starting material for polyvinyl acetate (PVA) emulsions, which form the binder of wood glues and interior paints. Copolymerised with ethylene it yields EVA. It is supplied inhibited and must be stored cool.
Application areas
- Wood glue and PVA emulsions
- Waterborne interior paints
- EVA copolymer production
- Textile and paper coating binders
- Polyvinyl alcohol production
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