Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM)
Vinyl monomer for polyvinyl acetate emulsions, adhesives and sealants and paints and coatings.
- Shipping terms
- EXW · FCA · DAP · DDP
- Storage
- Ambient
- Certifications
- REACH
Overview
- Vinyl monomer
- CAS 108-05-4
- Purity ≥ 99.9 %
- REACH registered
- ISO tanks, IBCs and drums
Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) is a vinyl monomer (CAS 108-05-4 · C₄H₆O₂). Main applications: polyvinyl acetate emulsions, adhesives and sealants, paints and coatings and textiles and dyeing.
Supplied in bulk ISO tank containers, IBCs and drums from European stock (Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg), with delivery across Europe on EXW, FCA, DAP or DDP terms. Registered under EU REACH.
The typical analysis below is taken from the product specification sheet. Specification sheet and safety data sheet available on request.
Specifications
Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM)Product sheet
Typical analysis
| Appearance | Colourless transparent liquid |
|---|---|
| Purity | ≥ 99.9 % |
| Colour (Hazen) | ≤ 10 |
| Water content | ≤ 0.05 % |
| Density | 0.930–0.935 g/cm³ (20 °C) |
| Acidity (CH₃COOH) | ≤ 0.005 % |
| Aldehydes | ≤ 0.010 % |
| Content (methyl acetate) | ≤ 0.1 % |
| Content (C₆H₆) | ≤ 0.001 % |
| Inhibitor (hydroquinone) | 3–12 ppm |
Specifications
| Product type | Vinyl monomer |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 108-05-4 |
| Molecular formula | C₄H₆O₂ |
| Molecular weight | 86.09 g/mol |
| Synonyms | Ethenyl ethanoate, vinyl acetate |
| EU REACH | Registered |
Packaging
ISO tank container (bulk)
IBC
Drums
