RayBond® 440
Crosslinking Polyvinyl Acetate Homopolymer
RayBond 440 is a Crosslinking Polyvinyl Acetate Homopolymer emulsion that can be used as a base polymer for formulating both Type I and Type II wood adhesives. Formulated wood adhesives made with RayBond 440 can be used for RF gluing as well as hot and cold press applications.
Key Features
Crosslinking polymer capable of meeting ANSI/HPVA Type I water resistance.
Suitable for formulation of adhesives for:
- Finger Jointing
- RF Edge Gluing
- Edge Gluing (cold)
- Panel-to-Frame (Windows & Doors)
- General Assembly
- HPL to Particleboard
- Paper/Packaging
RayBond® 440 Typical Physical Properties
| Polymer Type | Crosslinking Polyvinyl Acetate |
| Weight Solids | 50% |
| Viscosity (Brookfield Model RVT) | 4,500 cps (#5/50 rpm) |
| pH | 4.5 |
| Tg (MDSC) | 41°C |
| MFFT (ASTM D-2354) | 15°C |
| Particle size (Mean) | 1.8 microns |
| Surfactant charge | Nonionic |
| Weight per gallon | 9.1 lbs/gal |
| Freeze thaw stability | Do Not Freeze |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If any product is defective in workmanship or materials, Specialty Polymers, Inc. will replace the product. The information contained in this Technical Bulletin is intended to be a guideline. It is offered in good faith, but without guarantee. We recommend users of the product perform their own testing to determine the suitability of the product in their application.