Sipchem EVA 2518 CO, with a vinyl acetate (VA) content of 18%, offers an excellent balance of flexibility, toughness, and processability. The product is manufactured using advanced high-pressure tubular polymerization technology, ensuring consistent quality and stable performance. Compared with conventional polyethylene materials, EVA 2518 CO offers higher elasticity, superior low-temperature flexibility, and enhanced impact resistance. It is widely used in foaming, extrusion, injection molding, and compounding applications.

Items

Typical Value

Test Method

Vinyl Acetate Content

18%

Internal / ASTM

Melt Index (190 °C / 2.16 kg)

2.5g/10min

ASTM D1238

Density

0.935g/cm³

ASTM D1505

Vicat Softening Temperature

64°C

ASTM D1525

Melting Point

87°C

ASTM D3418

Tensile Strength at Yield

5.2 MPa

ASTM D638

Tensile Strength at Break

11–15 MPa

ASTM D638

Elongation at Break

>800%

ASTM D638

Hardness

76–90 Shore A/36–38 Shore D

ASTM D2240

Product Features of Sipchem EVA 2518 CO

  • Excellent Flexibility and Elasticity. The optimized VA content provides high elongation, outstanding resilience, and soft-touch characteristics, making the material ideal for flexible and cushioning applications.
  • Superior Low-Temperature Performance. Sipchem EVA 2518 CO maintains good toughness and impact resistance even at low temperatures, ensuring reliable performance in demanding environments.
  • Good Processing Performance. Low melting temperature and stable melt flow enable smooth processing across a wide operating window. The resin is suitable for extrusion, injection molding, and foam processing with consistent product quality.
  • Enhanced Environmental Stress Crack Resistance. Compared with standard polyethylene grades, Sipchem 2518 CO resin offers improved resistance to environmental stress cracking and better long-term durability.

Main Applications of Rutile Titanium dioxide R 298

(1) Foaming Applications

Sipchem EVA 2518 CO is widely used in the production of EVA foam sheets and foam blocks. Its excellent elasticity and cushioning properties make it ideal for shock-absorbing and cushioning materials.

(2) Footwear Industry

In the footwear sector, EVA 2518 CO is commonly used for shoe soles, as well as midsole and insole materials, providing comfort, flexibility, and durability.

(3) Plastics Processing

The resin is suitable for various plastics processing methods, including injection molding of flexible parts and extrusion of profiles and sheets. It is also well suited for EVA compounding and blending applications.

Handling & Regulatory Notes

  • Not intended for medical or implant applications.
  • For food contact applications, regulatory compliance should be confirmed with the supplier prior to use.
  • Standard industrial safety and environmental practices should be followed during handling and processing.

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