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(C4H6O2·C2H4)X [1 record]

Record 1 2011-06-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastic Materials
Universal entry(ies)
(C4H6O2·C2H4)x
formula, see observation
DEF

A thermoplastic copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate which presents good electrical properties, a fair resistance to solvents and acids, is softer and more flexible than linear polyethylene and is used to improve adhesion properties of hot-melt and pressure-sensitive adhesives, for cable and wire insulation, conversion coatings, sewer pipe repair and in thermoplastics.

OBS

Also known under the trade name of "Ultrathene" (q.v.).

OBS

EVA: This abbreviation is used by the multilayer flexible packaging industry in its system of notation of converting materials.

OBS

Chemical formula: (C4H6O2·C2H4)x

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Matières plastiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
(C4H6O2·C2H4)x
formula, see observation
DEF

Élastomère ayant la propriété de garder une bonne souplesse à basse température, que l'on utilise en injection, extrusion, extrusion-soufflage, dans les produits d'emballage de produits alimentaires et dans les films de couverture de serre.

OBS

Formule chimique : (C4H6O2·C2H4)x

Spanish

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