Application
The most popular use of EVA is in the manufacture of branded
Jabulani. EVA is used in orthotics, fire safe cigarettes(FSC),
surfboard and skimboard traction pads, and for the manufacturing
of some artificial flowers. It is also used as a
clinginess-enhancing additive in plastic wraps, a cold flow
improver for diesel fuel and a separater in HEPA filters. EVA can
easily be cut from sheets and molded to shape. It is also used to
make thermoplastic mouthguards that soften in boiling water for a
user specific fit.
Ethylene vinyl acetate
(also known as EVA) is the copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate.
The weight percent vinyl acetate usually varies from *0 to *0%,
with the remainder being ethylene.
It is a polymer that approaches elastomeric materials in softness
and flexibility, yet can be processed like other thermoplastics.
The material has good clarity and gloss, barrier properties,
low-temperature toughness, stress-crack resistance, hot-melt
adhesive water proof properties, and resistance to UV radiation.
EVA has little or no odor and is competitive with rubber and vinyl
products in many electrical applications.
