Vinyl acetate monomer is an ester of vinyl alcohol and acetic acid. It is mostly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of polyvinyl acetate (PVAc), polyvinyl alcohol, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers, and other copolymers. PVAc is used to produce adhesives, sealants, paints, coatings and paper. EVA copolymers are used in solar cell encapsulants, hot melt adhesives and footwear.
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