🧪 Product Name:
Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM)
🔬 Scientific Name:
Vinyl Acetate
🏷️ Trade Name(s):
VAM, Vinyl Acetate, Vinyl Acetate Monomer
⚛️ Chemical Formula:
C₄H₆O₂
🧾 CAS No.:
108-05-4
📦 HS Code:
2915.32.00
📘 Product Description:
Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) is a crucial chemical monomer used in the production of polymers and copolymers. It is widely used in the manufacture of paints, adhesives, resins, and coatings. VAM is the key raw material for the production of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA).
⚗️ Physical & Chemical Properties:
- Appearance: Colorless liquid
- Odor: Sweet ester odor
- Density: 0.93 g/cm³
- Boiling Point: 72–74 °C
- Freezing Point: −92 °C
- pH: Neutral
- Water Solubility: Slightly soluble
🧪 Production Process:
Vinyl Acetate is produced by the reaction of acetic acid with ethylene in the presence of appropriate catalysts.
🧯 Safety & Handling:
- Hazards: Flammable; vapors may be harmful
- PPE: Gloves, safety goggles, and respirators recommended
- Packaging: 200 L drums, bulk tankers
- Transport: UN 1301 | Flammable substance
📊 Grades & Applications:
| Grade Type | Purity (%) | Applications |
| Industrial Grade | ≥ 99% | Adhesives, coatings, paints |
| Resin Grade | ≥ 99.5% | Resin production, copolymer synthesis |
🌍 Major Exporting Countries:
China, India, Germany, USA
🌎 Major Importing Countries:
Turkey, Iran, Egypt, Pakistan, Brazil
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