VINNOL® E 15/45

VC-Copolymer, CAS No. 9003-22-9

Characteristics Application
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VINNOL E 15/45 is a copolymer of approx. 85 wt.% Typical applications for VINNOL E 15/45 are:
vinyl chloride and approx. 15 wt.% of vinyl acetate. It´s
main use is as a binder for surface coating compounds • Strippable laquers
and printing inks. • Protective and masonry paints
• Paper and film coatings
Properties • Heat-sealable lacquers
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• Printing inks
VINNOL E 15/45 is a thermoplastic, physically drying
binder that forms a film when the solvent contained in Processing
the formulation has evaporated.
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Like all VC copolymers, VINNOL E 15/45 is solvent or solvent mixes.
characterized by excellent toughness, permanent Ketones and esters are the solvents most commonly
flexibility, abrasion resistance, low gas permeability ®
used for VINNOL E 15/45. Ketones are particularly
and low swelling in the presence of water. good solvents for vinyl chloride copolymers;
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® VINNOL E 15/45 dissolves rapidly, for instance, in
Films formed with VINNOL E 15/45 are highly acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone
resistant to water. They also exhibit excellent and cyclohexanone. Esters, such as ethyl and butyl
resistance to oil, grease, dilute aqueous acids, alkalis acetate 98/100, are somewhat less efficient solvents
and saline solutions. Aromatic hydrocarbons and than ketones. Alcohols, aliphatic hydrocarbons and
chlorinated hydrocarbons cause them to swell to ®
aromatic solvents do not dissolve VINNOL surface
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varying extents. VINNOL E 15/45 is resistant to coating resins.
aliphatic hydrocarbons, such as white spirit, and to
alcohols.

Product data
Properties Test methods Unit Value Tolerance
Chlorine content WACKER-method wt.% 48,2 +/- 0,6
K-value DIN EN ISO 1628-2 45,0 +/- 1,0
Volatile content WACKER-method wt.% < 0,5
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Viscosity (20% solids in MEK) DIN 53015 (20°C) mPa·s 37 +/- 5
Efflux time* (20% solids in MEK) DIN EN ISO 2431 (4 mm) s Approx. 36
Supplied as* visual white granulate
with some powder
Particle size* WACKER-method mm < 2,5
Bulk density of delivery form* DIN EN ISO 60 g/cm³ Approx. 0,55
Density of the polymer* DIN 53479 / ISO 1183-3 g/cm³ Approx. 1,34
Glass transition temperature* DSC (DIN 53765 / ISO 11357-5) °C Approx. 75
Molecular weight (Mw)* SEC, PS-Standard 45 – 55 x 10³

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after dissolution at 50°C
* These figures are only intended as a guide and should not be used in preparing specifications.

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The flexibility of the films can be increased further by in our pre-release quality control may change during
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adding plasticizers (external plasticization). VINNOL storage, depending on storage conditions, and deviate
resins are compatible with a large number of from the specification.
plasticizers, such as Phthalates, Adipates, Sebacates,
Citrates, Phosphates, Epoxides and Chlorinated Package
paraffins.
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VINNOL E 15/45 is packed in 25-kg, coated three-ply
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VINNOL E 15/45 can be combined unlimited with all paper bags containing a polyethylene liner.
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other VINNOL surface coating resins. It is also
compatible with a large number of other resins like Additional information
acrylic- and ketone resins as well as epoxy resins.
Alkyds, nitrocellulose, polyvinyl acetates and Health regulations
polyvinyl butyrals are in general not compatible with
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VINNOL E 15/45. It is recommended to always check The monomers used in the production of
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the compatibility of VINNOL E 15/45 with the polymer VINNOL E 15/45 are listed in section 1 of European
in question. Council Resolution AP(96)5 and in section A of EU
Commission Directive 2002/72/EU.
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VINNOL E 15/45 shows good compatibility with the
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pigments and fillers normally used in the paint industry. The composition of VINNOL E 15/45 is in compliance
with FDA 21 CFR §175.300.
In stoving finishes, care must be taken when using
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pigments containing iron and zinc cadmium. If VINNOL E 15/45 is used in applications other than
Preliminary tests are essential, since there is a danger those recommended, the choice, processing and use
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of discoloration. of VINNOL E 15/45 is the sole responsibility of the
purchaser. In connection with this, all legal or other
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VINNOL E 15/45 can be processed according to all regulations should be considered.
methods commonly used in the paint and printing ink
industry. Safety information

To avoid risk of discoloration, contact with iron should
be avoided both during preparation of the solution and
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during subsequent storage of the product. VINNOL -
based surface coating compounds should be stored in
coated containers.
Detailed safety information is contained in each
material data safety sheet. These can be obtained
from our sales offices or can be downloaded from our
website www.wacker.com.

Storage

Store under dry conditions and at room temperature

(below 25 °C). Under these conditions, the product has
a shelf life of at least 12 months, from the delivery
date. If the material is kept beyond the recommended
shelf life, it is not necessarily unusable, but the user
should perform a quality control on the properties
relevant to the application. The properties determined

The data presented in this leaflet are in accordance with the present state of our The management system has been For technical, quality, or product
knowledge, but do not absolve the user from carefully checking all supplies certified according safety questions, please contact:
immediately on receipt. We reserve the right to alter product constants within the to DIN EN ISO 9001
scope of technical progress or new developments. The recommendations made in and DIN EN ISO 14001 Wacker Polymer Systems GmbH &
this leaflet should be checked by preliminary trials because of conditions during Co. KG
processing over which we have no control, especially where other companies’ raw Johannes-Hess-Straße 24
materials are also being used. The recommendations do not absolve the user from D-84489 Burghausen
the obligation of investigating the possibility of infringement of third parties’ rights
and, if necessary, clarifying the position. Recommendations for use do not constitute www.wacker.com
a warranty, either express or implied, of the fitness or suitability of the products for a Is a trademark of Wacker Chemie info.polymers@wacker.com
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particular purpose. AG. VINNOL is a trademark of
Wacker Polymer Systems GmbH &
Co. KG.

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