Also known as: VAM, ethenyl acetate, acetic acid vinyl ester
CAS 108-05-4C4H6O2Enquire for availability
Vinyl Acetate Monomer is the monomer for PVA emulsions, adhesives and EVA copolymers, supplied to industrial chemicals manufacturers across the GCC.
CAS No.
108-05-4
Formula
C4H6O2
Grade
Polymer grade, 99.9% min, hydroquinone…
Packing
180 kg MS drum · ISO tank
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Within our alcohols & solvents range, Vinyl Acetate Monomer is the monomer for PVA emulsions, adhesives and EVA copolymers. Orders ship ex-warehouse where stock is held, or direct from origin for container volumes.
It is supplied as clear colourless liquid with a sweet fruity odour, in polymer grade, 99.9% min, hydroquinone inhibited, with an assay of 99.9% min. The CAS number is 108-05-4 and the molecular formula is C4H6O2.
Applications of Vinyl Acetate Monomer
Where it is used:
Polyvinyl acetate emulsion for wood and packaging adhesives
EVA copolymer for hot-melt adhesives and solar encapsulant film
Polyvinyl alcohol production
Paint and textile binder manufacture
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 180 kg MS drum · ISO tank. Store in below 25 °C, inhibited, under nitrogen, away from light and peroxides. Shelf life is 6 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Supply and documentation
Technical specification for Vinyl Acetate Monomer
CAS No.
108-05-4
Formula
C4H6O2
Appearance
Clear colourless liquid with a sweet fruity odour
Grade
Polymer grade, 99.9% min, hydroquinone inhibited
Purity / Assay
99.9% min
Assay
99.9% min
Inhibitor (HQ)
3–7 ppm
Acidity (as acetic acid)
0.005% max
Boiling point
72.7 °C
Flash point
−8 °C
Hazard class
UN 1301, Class 3
Packing
180 kg MS drum · ISO tank
Storage
Below 25 °C, inhibited, under nitrogen, away from light and peroxides
Shelf life
6 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Polyvinyl acetate emulsion for wood and packaging adhesives
EVA copolymer for hot-melt adhesives and solar encapsulant film
Polyvinyl alcohol production
Paint and textile binder manufacture
What packing is Vinyl Acetate Monomer supplied in?
Vinyl Acetate Monomer is supplied in 180 kg MS drum · ISO tank. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Vinyl Acetate Monomer do you stock?
We supply polymer grade, 99.9% min, hydroquinone inhibited. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Vinyl Acetate Monomer outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
