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ELVAX™ 3165 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer
Supplied byDow- Last Updated on Jul 24, 2024
ELVAX™ 3165 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer by Dow is a copolymer of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) grade with good polarity. It contains butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) antioxidant as a thermal stabilizer. It offers high flex crack resistance, clarity and low heat seal initiation temperature. It is suitable for processing by blown film extrusion and coextrusion. It is recommended for flexible packaging applications. ELVAX™ 3165 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer complies with TSCA, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE), EN 71-3, FDA 21 CFR 175 and conforms to CONEG, EU 94/62/EC.
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ELVAX™ 3165 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer properties
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