A-C 5120

Honeywell high acid content Ethylene-Acrylic Acid (EAA) copolymer additives improve the adhesion and physical properties of a wide variety of adhesive, coating and ink systems. 

Ethylene acrylic acid (EAA) copolymer in a prill form, with an acrylic acid (AA) content of 15%, for use in adhesives to promote adhesion to various substrates. Its acid number of 120 greatly aids emulsification and it can even be dispersed in water. Also used in solvent borne coatings to control rheology.

A-C EAA copolymers produces excellent “stick and grab” and aggressive tack to difficult substrates. The carboxyl functional groups of these low molecular weight copolymers provide the functionality to enhance adhesion.

Because of the high level of acrylic acid functionality, these products are more amenable to dispersion in water than other polyethylene additives, which increases the compatibility in a wide variety of adhesive formulations.

A-C EAAs are also useful in binding with plasticizers and process oils in pressure sensitive and other adhesives to improve aged properties that can degrade due to migration.