Sipchem EVA 2518 CO

Sipchem EVA 2518 CO is an 18% ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer resin, designed for a variety of foam molding application; manufactured by IPC an affiliate of Sipchem in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia using an Exxon-Mobil high-pressure tubular process. EVA 2518 CO exhibits low melting temperature, excellent processability and mechanical properties.

Polymer Name: Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer (EVA)

Processing Methods: Compounding, Extrusion, Injection Molding, Profile Extrusion

End Uses: Footwear

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Applications

Foams, Shoe Soles, Injection Molding, Profile Extrusion and Compounds.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Index (190°C / 2.16 kg)2.5g/10 minASTM D1238
Vinyl Acetate Content18wt%ASTM D5594
Density0.935g/cm3ASTM D1505
Vicat Softening Point64°CASTM D1525
Melting Point87°CASTM D3418
Tensile Strength at Yield5.2MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strength at Break11MPaASTM D638
Elongation at Yield260%ASTM D638
Elongation at Breakmin. 800%ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus60MPaASTM D790
Hardness76Shore AASTM D2240
Hardness36Shore DASTM D2240
Thermal Stabiliser300
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Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Europe
  • Middle East