Westlake EF528 18.5% Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer

Category	Polymer , Thermoplastic , Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
Manufacturer	Westlake Chemical Corporation
Trade Name
Port	Ningbo port,China
Trade Terms	FOB, CFR, CIF
Payment Terms	L/C, T/T, Western Union
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Material Notes:

Westlake ELEVATE™ EF528 is an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer with 18.5% VA. EF528 is designed for blown and cast films requiring excellent optics and low heat seal initiation. High melt strength makes DA528 an excellent choice for profile extrusions, molding, and foaming applications requiring high VA content.Application/UsesFlexible packaging filmsPeelable seals, adhesive layersInjection and blow moldingHot melt adhesives and blendsProfile extrusions, tubing, wire & cable

Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Density	0.940 g/cc	0.0340 lb/in³	D1505
Vinyl Acetate Content	18.5 %	18.5 %
Thickness	38.1 microns	1.50 mil	Thickness Tested
Melt Flow	2.5 g/10 min	2.5 g/10 min	D1238

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Dart Drop Test	10.2 g	0.0225 lb	D1709
	390 g	0.860 lb	D1709
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	24.8 MPa	3600 psi	D638
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	24.1 MPa	3500 psi	D638
1% Secant Modulus, MD	42.1 MPa	6110 psi	D882
1% Secant Modulus, TD	50.3 MPa	7300 psi	D882

Thermal Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Melting Point	85.0 °C	185 °F	DSC Peak; D33418

Optical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Haze	3.5 %	3.5 %	D1003
Gloss	82 %	82 %	at 45; D2457

Processing Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Melt Temperature	193 °C	379 °F	Blown Film
	210 °C	410 °F	Cast Film
Blow-up Ratio (BUR)	2.5	2.5

Descriptive Properties	Value	Comments
Process	Film
Region	US & Canada	Bamberger Polymers Distribution

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