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CREATING TOMORROW’S SOLUTIONS1938201375 YEARS OF VINNAPAS DISPERSIONSFUTURE BOUND SINCE 1938CELEBRATE WITH USwww.wacker.com/future-boundNORTH AMERICA I PAPER AND PAPERBOARD CoatingMake the move to VAEVINNAPAS Vinyl Acetate-Ethylene (VAE) Technology –the Sustainable Solution for Securely Available, Cost-EffectivePaper Applications
VINNAPAS VAEtechnology 2High qualityVersatilityCost-effectivenessSustainability
Solutions startwith questionsHow can you improve the supply security andcost-performance-ratio of your paper and paperboardapplications while making them more sustainable?Get One Solution for a Wide Range ofApplicationsWACKER’s VAE technology is a sustainable solutionfor a broad range of high-quality products. WACKERspecializes in dispersions based on vinyl acetateethylene copolymer (VAE copolymers). Today ourportfolio of VINNAPAS VAE copolymer dispersionscaters to the varied and changing needs of the paper,adhesive, carpet, architectural coating and nonwovenindustries.Get One Solution Offering Many AdvantagesSince vinyl acetate and ethylene are producedprimarily from natural gas, their supply has not beenrestricted, unlike butadiene and styrene, which areprimarily manufactured from oil. This has helpedmake VAE copolymers more cost-competitive andpredictable in price, offering our customers a costeffective and sustainable solution. The combination of availability and product features has made VINNAPAS VAEtechnology an attractive alternative tocommonly used styrene-butadiene (SB)and styrene-acrylate (SA) dispersions. Why Make the Move?The unstable global pricing of styrene-butadiene (SB)and styrene-acrylic (SA) polymers means paper andpaperboard manufacturers are unable to factor-in aconsistent price for a basic component. VINNAPAS VAE technology, however, is not affected by the samefeedstock dynamics, which makes it a reliable alternative for paper and paperboard manufacturers. Whenyou make the move to VINNAPAS VAE technology,you can be assured WACKER’s global and local knowhow is there for you every step of the way to ensurethe optimal performance of your production process.VINNAPAS is a registered trademarkof Wacker Chemie AG.3
What can youexpect from us?WACKER is one of the most research-intensivechemical companies in the world. For 110 years,we have been producing patents, ideas andsolutions in both fundamental research andapplication-oriented innovation.Rely On a Strong PartnerWith our technology strengths, experience andmarket position, we are a reliable partner to our customers, providing them with the latest breakthroughtechnologies on a global scale. Customers rely onour product quality which is secured by the very highproduction standards that we deliver worldwide. Theyalso rely on what has made us strong: our people andtheir personal commitment.Profit from PerformanceHigh quality, versatility and cost-effectiveness areterms that characterize WACKER’s specialty dispersions for use in paper and paperboard applications.With production facilities in Europe, Asia, and NorthAmerica, WACKER is the world’s leading producer ofdispersions based on vinyl acetate-ethylene. Yearsof “hands-on” application expertise, combined withthe latest, most advanced polymer technology,allows us to match the best dispersion to your particular needs.Safety and SustainabilityWACKER has been a member of the ResponsibleCare initiative since its inception, and is a memberof the United Nation’s Global Compact. Our goalregarding the development of VINNAPAS dispersionsis to combine both ultimate performance and environmental excellence. You can be sure that ourenvironmental and safety statements are alwaysbacked up by hard facts and objective criteria. Safety,handling and FDA/BfR information related to ourproducts is provided upon request.Use Customized Support for Your InnovationWACKER is focusing efforts on the paper and paperboard industry. Particular emphasis is being placedon new VAE-product development in response tomarket concerns over the price volatility and longterm sustainability of the current non-VAE chemistries. We operate a paper applications laboratory inAllentown, Pennsylvania. State-of-the-art analyticallaboratories support our technical service and newproduct development efforts, providing additionalvalue to our customers. Our capabilities include IRspectroscopy, particle-size and rheology measurements, dynamic mechanical analysis, and variouschromatographic and thermal analyses.Our commitment to technical service extends beyond our facilities. WACKER’s experienced technicalstaff also performs on-site customer service, newproduct introductions, mill-trial support, informationexchange and troubleshooting.4
Service Based onYour NeedsTo provide optimumcustomer support,WACKER operatesa dedicated paperapplications department. Our goal is toback up the highestquality products withresponsive technicalservice capabilities.5
Discover the advantages ofVINNAPAS VAE dispersions for yourpaper and paperboard applicationsVINNAPAS VAE copolymer dispersions can be formulated to meet the requirements of various printingprocesses. They are ideal pigment binders for coatedpaperboard applications such as SBS, SUS, linerboardand recycled board and in specialty applications suchas inkjet printing papers and wallpaper coatings.VINNAPAS VAE copolymer dispersions can beused as binders in pigment coatings providingthe smooth surface, gloss and brightness that isrequired in today’s printing.Push Your Products with a PioneeringTechnologyVINNAPAS VAE copolymer dispersions offer an excellent balance of pigment binding strength and highink receptivity, and deliver superior sheet gloss, inkgloss, smoothness and flexibility.In saturant formulations, VINNAPAS VAE copolymerdispersions can be used to modify such paper physical properties as tensile strength, stiffnessand fold endurance.Two Materials – Many BenefitsVinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) copolymerdispersions Tg depends on ethylene content Excellent film-forming properties Good binder adhesion on cellulosic andnon-polar substrates Excellent glueability to aqueous and hot-meltadhesives Inherent opacity benefits Excellent UV stability (yellowing resistance)Ethylene Tg approx. -100 C (soft) Hydrophobicity Permanent flexibility Ideal copolymerization with VAM Natural-gas derivativeVinyl acetate (VAM) Tg approx. 35 C (hard) Basic raw material Polar, hydrophilic Toughness Natural-gas derivativeTwo Monomer Bases Create the Desired Balance Between Stiffness and FlexibilityVinyl acetateOOStiff6EthyleneVinyl acetate-ethylene OFlexibleOOOOOOO
Learn moreabout VINNAPAS products,WACKER’s VAEtechnology,applications andadvantages:www.wacker.com/vinnapas
www.wacker.comThe data presented in this brochure are in accordance with the present state of our knowledge but do not absolve the user from carefully checking all supplies immediately onreceipt. We reserve the right to alter product constants within the scope of technical progress or new developments. The recommendations made in this brochure should bechecked by preliminary trials because of conditions during processing over which we have no control, especially where other companies’ raw materials are also being used.The information provided by us does not absolve the user from the obligation of investigating the possibility of infringement of third parties’ rights and, if necessary, clarifyingthe position. Recommendations for use do not constitute a warranty, either express or implied, of the fitness or suitability of the product for a particular purpose.7016us/05.13Wacker Chemical Corporation6870 Tilghman StreetAllentown, PA 18106-9346, USATel. 1 610 336-2700Fax 1 517 264-4088
Wacker Chemical Corporation6870 Tilghman Street 7016us/05.13 Allentown, PA 18106-9346, USA Tel. 1 610 336-2700 Fax 1 517 264-4088 www.wacker.com The data presented in this brochure are in accordance with the present state of our knowledge but do not absolve the user from carefully checking all supplies immediately on
