ELVALOY AC® Acrylate Copolymer
ELVALOY AC® is Dow’s family of ethylene copolymers, classified by comonomer type:
EMA: Ethylene–methyl acrylate
EEA: Ethylene–ethyl acrylate
EBA: Ethylene–butyl acrylate
High heat resistance: Processing temperatures up to 300 °C
Excellent compatibility: Contains both polar and non-polar functional groups, compatible with many polymers; supports high-frequency welding
Higher melting point: Suitable for applications requiring elevated end-use temperatures
Good flexibility: Remains flexible at low temperatures without the need for plasticizers
Outstanding 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: Applicable to injection molding, extrusion, blending, rotational molding, etc.
Consumer goods: Injection- or blow-molded toys, ice trays, soft-touch handles
Sports equipment: Protective gear, impact panels
Plastic modification:
Performance enhancement for PE, PP, PET, PA, PC, ABS
Impact and compatibilization modifier for PC/PBT and ABS/PC
Universal carrier resin for masterbatches
Other fields: Traffic cones, automotive mudguards, ski pole components, gaskets, and more