Ethylene acrylates (EMA, EBA, 2EHA)

Ethylene acrylic ester copolymers can be divided into 3 product families according to the type of acrylic derivative: butyl acrylate (EBA copolymer), methyl acrylate (EMA copolymer)or 2 Ethyl Hexyl Acrylate (2HEA). These qualities make them suitable for many applications: including HMA or HMPSA in packaging or disposables for example. Structure of random Ethylene - Acrylic Ester copolymers: Figure 1 : Structure of random Ethylene - Acrylic Ester copolymers Acrylic ester decreases the crystallinity of the polymer, which in turn widens the operating window of the adhesive.