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Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM)

Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) with the CAS number 108-05-4. Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) is a colorless liquid with a sweet, fruity odor. It is a crucial industrial chemical primarily produced by the reaction of ethylene and acetic acid in the presence of oxygen and a palladium catalyst. The overwhelming application of VAM lies in the production of polymers and copolymers. Polyvinyl acetate (PVA) emulsions, derived from VAM, are widely used as adhesives in wood glue, packaging, and textile finishing. VAM is also a key component in the production of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), used in fibers and films, and ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers, found in flexible packaging, hot-melt adhesives, and shoe soles. Furthermore, VAM is utilized in the manufacturing of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) for laminated safety glass in automobiles and construction. Its versatility makes VAM a fundamental building block in numerous industrial and consumer products.