Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAs) - Industrial Adhesives

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Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAs) -

Vinyl acetate is the principal constituent of the PVA emulsion adhesive. They are suited to the bonding of porous materials, such as paper or wood, and to general packaging work.