Celanese is a global leader in polyvinyl acetate homopolymer emulsions, often called PVAc or occasionally PVA homopolymers. Polyvinyl acetate is synthesized by the emulsion polymerization of vinyl acetate monomer (VAM).
PVAc emulsions are best known for their use in wood glues or school glues due to their strong adhesion properties. However, PVAc emulsions are also widely used in many industrial and consumer end-use applications:
Water-based adhesives for woodworking and paper packaging
Non-wovens (engineered fabrics)
Paper saturations/specialties
Paper and paperboard coatings
Carpet backings
Building and construction products
Glass-fiber sizing, chopped strand mat (CSM) and secondary binder technologies