Applicable Base Polymer Properties
Waterborne polyvinyl acetate adhesives have the same base latex resin that is used in wood glues. These adhesives provide a low to medium performance, inexpensive adhesive that dries to a relatively rigid material.
PVAc’s are normally not suitable for use as an adhesive in their basic unmodified state since they form very brittle films and have limited adhesion capabilities. They are, however, compatible with a wide range of modifiers. Plasticizers (e.g., dibutyl phthalate) and thickeners (methyl cellulose) are two additives commonly used in PVAc based adhesives.