ELVALOY AC® Acrylate Copolymer
ELVALOY AC® is Dow's family of ethylene copolymers. Depending on the comonomer, they include:
EMA: Ethylene–methyl acrylate copolymer
EEA: Ethylene–ethyl acrylate copolymer
EBA: Ethylene–butyl acrylate copolymer
High heat resistance: Processing temperatures up to 300 °C
Excellent compatibility: Contains both polar and non-polar functionalities; compatible with many polymers and suitable for high-frequency welding
Higher melting point: Ideal for end-use applications requiring elevated temperature performance
Outstanding flexibility: Remains flexible at low temperatures without plasticizers
Superior processability: Good colorability and filler acceptance; can be overmolded onto PC, PE, PP, PS, PA, PET, PMMA, ABS, and metals
Regulatory compliance: Selected grades are FDA-approved
Versatile processing: Suitable for injection molding, extrusion, blending, rotational molding, and more
Consumer products: Injection- or blow-molded toys, ice trays, soft-touch handles
Sports equipment: Protective gear, impact panels
Polymer modification:
Performance enhancement for PE, PP, PET, PA, PC, ABS
Compatibilization and impact modification for PC/PBT, ABS/PC
Universal carrier resin for masterbatches
Other fields: Traffic cones, automotive mudguards, ski-pole components, gaskets, and more