Adhesives and Sealants Starting Point Formulation

Waterborne, PVAc Wallboard Adhesive

TYPICAL FORMULATION INGREDIENTS AND PROPERTIES

Ingredient Parts by weight


Polyvinyl acetate emulsion 43.67


Modified cellulose thickener 0.30


Defoarmer 0.03


Benzoic ester plasticizer 10.50


Alkylphenol ethylene oxide condensate surfactant 0.35


Aromatic sulfuric acid sodium salt dispersant 0.07


Ethylene glycol stabilizer 0.70


Inorganic polyphosphate dispersant 0.35


Preservative 0.03


Calcium carbonate (3-6 micron diameter) filler 23.00


Calcium carbonate (14-21 micron diameter) filler 20.00


(US Patent 6,300,400)


Properties


Solids content, % 77-79


Density, lb/gal 12.2


Viscosity, cps 60,000-70,000


Open time, mins 5-10


Shear strength, lb, to gypsum after drying:


10 min 2.5-12


15 min 5-15


20 min 11-12.5


40 min 32-35

Applicable Type Waterborne Adhesives
Applicable Base Polymer Polyvinyl acetate emulsions & derivatives (PVAc...)
Applicable Industrial Sectors Buildings & constructions

Adhesives and Sealants Starting Point Formulation

PROCESSING
Vinyl acetate emulsion polymers and their additives can be compounded via simple mixing processes. For
optimum processing the following should be followed:
1. Add VAE emulsion to mixer.
2. Mix in plasticizer and other liquids until a homogenous mixture is obtained.
3. Add remaining ingredients.
4. Add water to adjust viscosity as desired.
APPLICABLE BASE POLYMER PROPERTIES
Waterborne vinyl acetate adhesives for construction applications have relatively good flexibility and low
temperature properties (by virtue of added plasticizers) and excellent adhesion to wood and paper. These
adhesives provide a low to medium performance relatively inexpensive adhesive that dries quickly. A typical
formulation consists of VAE latex, filler (if greater viscosity is desired), plasticizer (for improved flexibility), and
water.
RESULTING PROPERTIES
This adhesive formulation has improved wet tack in which the adhesive joint remains firm immediately after the
bond has been established. This adhesive formulation tends to have thixotropic properties that eliminate
stringiness and provide good consistency. The adhesive also provides high solids content to lower cost and
faster drying times.

The adhesive can have an open time greater than about 5 mins and a green strength sufficient to support a 4 foot
by 8 foot wallboard on a wall frame without fasteners within 15 mins of applying the adhesive to the wallboard
and wall frame.
TIPS & TRICKS
Emulsion vinyl acetate adhesives can be difficult to apply due primarily to their low solids content and foaming
characteristics. Often fillers and antifoaming agents are employed to solve this problem. With emulsion
adhesives, the water carrier provides excellent penetration into porous substrates. Penetration can be controlled
by the concentration of particulate additives