VeoVa™ EH monomer is the vinyl ester of 2-ethyl hexanoic acid, a synthetic saturated monocarboxylic acid. The homopolymer of VeoVa EH monomer has a relatively low Tg of -36 °C. VeoVa EH monomer can be used as a comonomer for the production of vinyl acetate or (meth)acrylic based polymer lattices.

Reactive group (highlighted in yellow)

• Similar reactivity to vinyl acetate
• Excellent reactivity with ethylene
• Good reactivity with acrylate and methacrylate monomers

Bulky group (highlighted in blue)

• Branched aliphatic structure
• Hydrophobic
• UV stable

Performance Characteristics

• Alkali resistance
• Water repellency / Low surface tension
• Reduced water absorption
• Outdoor durability
• Improved adhesion to non-polar substrates

Typical Applications

• Low VOC decorative emulsion paints
• Elastomeric paints
• Wood coatings
• Varnishes and coatings for polyolefins
• Pressure-sensitives adhesives
• Construction applications
• Redispersible powder