What does VA content tell me?
It is the weight percentage of vinyl acetate in the copolymer. In practice, it helps you compare softness, polarity and compatibility between grades.
EVA product portfolio
Narrow 18 grades to a workable shortlist.
Start with the product you are making. Then use VA content and melt flow to find the grades worth putting on your line or into your lab.
18grades to compare
01 / Start here
First tell us what you are making.
VA content affects softness, polarity and compatibility. Melt flow changes how the resin behaves in processing. Those two numbers can shorten a long list, but the end product and the equipment still decide which grades deserve a trial.
- Name the end use
- Set the VA range
- Check the flow window
- Shortlist grades for trials
02 / Before a trial
Get the documents for the exact grade.
The table below is a navigation aid, not a sales specification. Before you qualify a grade, ask for the current TDS and SDS, the applicable test method, regional availability and a representative sample.
- Current TDS and SDS
- Test conditions
- Sample request
- Supply region
Grade shortlist
All 18 listed EVA grades
Use these numbers to decide what is worth testing. For specifications, test methods and current availability, ask for the latest TDS for the exact grade.
| Grade | VA content | MFR / MI | Where to start |
|---|---|---|---|
| UE33X02 | 33% | 0.2 g/10 min | Flexible compounds |
| UE1802 | 18% | 2 g/10 min | Foam & cable |
| UE2806 | 28% | 6 g/10 min | Solar & compounds |
| UE2825 | 28% | 25 g/10 min | PV encapsulant |
| UE3303X01 | 33% | 3 g/10 min | Foam & modification |
| UE3315 | 33% | 15 g/10 min | Foam & modification |
| UE3320 | 33% | 20 g/10 min | Foam & adhesives |
| UE4002X01 | 40% | 2 g/10 min | Flexible compounds |
| UE4050 | 40% | 50 g/10 min | Hot-melt adhesives |
| UE19150 | 19% | 150 g/10 min | Hot-melt adhesives |
| UE19400 | 19% | 400 g/10 min | High-flow adhesives |
| UE28150 | 28% | 150 g/10 min | Hot-melt adhesives |
| UE28400 | 28% | 400 g/10 min | High-flow adhesives |
| V2803 | 28% | 3 g/10 min | Solar & cable |
| V2825 | 28% | 25 g/10 min | PV encapsulant |
| V5120J | 18% | 3 g/10 min | Foam & cable |
| V6020M | 28% | 6 g/10 min | Solar & compounds |
| V6220R | 28% | 25 g/10 min | Adhesives |
MFR/MI reference condition: 190°C / 2.16 kg. These are comparison values, not contractual specifications.
Before you shortlist
Questions worth settling early.
Are the melt flow values specifications?
No. They are reference values for making a shortlist. Use the current TDS for specification limits, conditioning and test method.
What should I send when asking for a grade recommendation?
Tell us the end product, process, target VA or flow range, key performance requirements, sales region and expected volume. That gives the technical team something useful to work with.