Applicable Base Polymer Properties
Waterborne polyvinyl acetate adhesives have the same base latex resin that is used in wood glues. These emulsions provide a low to medium performance, inexpensive adhesive or joint compound that dries to a relatively rigid material. A typical formulation consists of polyvinyl acetate latex, filler, plasticizer (for improved flexibility), and water. Since these adhesives set by evaporation, they shrink on drying more than 100% solids adhesives or joint compounds.