Homo-polymer Emulsion (PVA)

PVAc homopolymers were the first polyvinyl acetate emulsions developed. These polymers are hard and brittle with high molecular weight, high tensile strength and rapid speed of set. today these homopolymers are still the "workhorses" of the industry due to their excellent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates, particularly cellulosic-based substrates such as paper and wood.

PVA adhesives have the following characteristics:

• Fast speed of set
• High strength
• Excellent adhesion to celllulosic substrates, ceramics, concrete, and glass
• High molecular weight
• Cost-effective