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ELVALOY™ Copolymers

A versatile copolymer for durability and resilience

For decades, ELVALOY™ Copolymers have epitomized versatility and durability. They have enhanced the performance of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other polymers across diverse industries. With exceptional properties and remarkable adaptability, ELVALOY™ AC, ELVALOY™ KEE, and ELVALOY™ RET have emerged as a cornerstone in polymer modification, reshaping the landscape of product design and engineering.

Enhancing the performance of finished articles with ELVALOY™ AC Acrylate Copolymers

ELVALOY™ AC represents a family of copolymer resins that enable product developers to make a difference to the performance of their material solutions. Their composition and characteristics make ELVALOY™ AC suitable for:

  • Films with high flexibility even at low temperatures
  • Highly filled masterbatches
  • Polymer compounds and engineering plastics with excellent impact resistance and processability
  • Recycled materials with better toughness, flow properties and surface appearance
Thermal stability during processing

ELVALOY™ AC Acrylate Copolymer exceeds EVA in thermal stability during processing, ensuring consistent performance and high-quality products. It minimizes risks of material degradation, distortion, or processing inconsistencies. With enhanced resistance to heat-induced degradation, ELVALOY™ AC is ideal when temperature control is crucial.

Versatility in blends with both polar and non-polar substrates

The versatility of ELVALOY™ AC Acrylate Copolymer suits polar and non-polar substrates, supporting compatibility and performance across diverse applications. This flexibility fosters innovation and efficiency in product design across industries and empowers manufacturers to create tailored solutions that meet specific requirements with ease.

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ELVALOY™ AC Acrylate Copolymer Selector Guide

Discover the comprehensive capabilities of ELVALOY™ AC with Dow's Product Selector Guide. Explore how this versatile copolymer enhances product performance in various applications, from waterproofing membranes to automotive components. 

ELVALOY™ AC Acrylate Copolymer applications 

Explore the diverse applications of ELVALOY™ AC and its transformative impact across industries. 

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Masterbatch

ELVALOY™ AC Acrylate Copolymer is a versatile modifier to enhance the properties of the masterbatch material. It supports enhanced performance characteristics, further compounding into products like films, sheets, and molded parts. It facilitates the dispersion of additives and pigments within the masterbatch, ensuring uniformity and consistency.

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PET Trays

ELVALOY™ AC Acrylate Copolymer enhances CPET and APET trays by improving low-temperature toughness, ensuring durability, and enhancing processability. Its compatibilization properties make it ideal for creating reliable, recyclable PET trays, meeting rigorous packaging standards while maintaining food safety compliance.

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Flexible Film

ELVALOY™ AC Acrylate Copolymer enhances flexible films by providing elasticity without stickiness and excellent breathability. Ideal for stretch hoods, hygiene films, medical gowns, flexible packaging and roofing membranes, it ensures durable, high-performance films that meet stringent application demands.

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Polymer Modification & Recycling

ELVALOY™ AC Acrylate Copolymer optimizes mechanical properties such as tensile strength, elongation, and toughness. It can also be used to enhance the performance of virgin and recycled engineering polymers such as ABS, PC, PET or PBT.

Reuse your PET and PET/HDPE 

Embracing ELVALOY™ AC’s Acrylate Copolymer design for recycling processes unlocks PET and PET/HDPE’s potential for circularity, advancing sustainability, minimizing waste, maximizing efficiency, and establishing a closed-loop system for the continuous reuse and recycling of materials. Incorporating ELVALOY™ AC into recycling processes allows manufacturers to enhance the properties of PET and PET/HDPE, ensuring they address the performance requirements for end-use applications. 

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