Applicable Base Polymer Properties
Hot melt EVAs are made from a combination of solid thermoplastic copolymers, tackifying resins, and waxes that function with the right viscosity when applied in the bookbinding operations. EVA adhesives demonstrate strong adhesive properties, but most importantly they set quickly by virtue of their hot melt character. In recent years, there has been a shortage of Fischer-Tropsch waxes. The above formulations are equivalent to HMA formulation that employs Fischer-Tropsch wax.