Introduction

VAE powder is a white free-flowing vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer base powder, readily redispersible in water to form stable emulsion. It combines the original characteristics of VAE emulsion with the unique property of free-flowing powder, and is easy and convenient to handle and store. Dry mixing with other powder materials such as cement, sand or lightweight aggregate at the factory can ensure consistent and reliable performance at the work site. It is used in combination with cement and plaster, or as a sole binder in other dry-mix formulations. VAE improves the adhesion, flexural strength, abrasion resistance, and workability of a variety of products sold in dry powder form, including thin-set mortars, tile adhesives, grouts, finishing plasters, and troweling compounds. It is a multi-purpose copolymer powder that can be used in building materials and adhesives as a binder component. In general formulations, the amount of VAE is about 5 to 20%, based on the weight of cement.

Application

Thin-set mortars, tile adhesives, grouts, finishing plasters, troweling compounds, self-leveling underlayments, thermal insulation systems, and powdered paints.