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Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM)

Monomers & Resin Intermediates

Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM)

Vinyl monomer for polyvinyl acetate emulsions, adhesives and sealants and paints and coatings.

Shipping terms
EXW · FCA · DAP · DDP
Storage
Ambient
Certifications
REACH

Overview

  • Vinyl monomer
  • CAS 108-05-4
  • Purity ≥ 99.9 %
  • REACH registered
  • ISO tanks, IBCs and drums

Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) is a vinyl monomer (CAS 108-05-4 · C₄H₆O₂). Main applications: polyvinyl acetate emulsions, adhesives and sealants, paints and coatings and textiles and dyeing.

Supplied in bulk ISO tank containers, IBCs and drums from European stock (Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg), with delivery across Europe on EXW, FCA, DAP or DDP terms. Registered under EU REACH.

The typical analysis below is taken from the product specification sheet. Specification sheet and safety data sheet available on request.

Specifications

Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM)Product sheet

Typical analysis

Appearance Colourless transparent liquid
Purity ≥ 99.9 %
Colour (Hazen) ≤ 10
Water content ≤ 0.05 %
Density 0.930–0.935 g/cm³ (20 °C)
Acidity (CH₃COOH) ≤ 0.005 %
Aldehydes ≤ 0.010 %
Content (methyl acetate) ≤ 0.1 %
Content (C₆H₆) ≤ 0.001 %
Inhibitor (hydroquinone) 3–12 ppm

Specifications

Product type Vinyl monomer
CAS number 108-05-4
Molecular formula C₄H₆O₂
Molecular weight 86.09 g/mol
Synonyms Ethenyl ethanoate, vinyl acetate
EU REACH Registered

Packaging

  • ISO tank container (bulk)

  • IBC

  • Drums

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