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China, the United States, and Germany are the leading exporters of vinyl acetate, collectively accounting for a substantial share of global supply, while India, South Korea, and Mexico represent the largest importers. Vinyl acetate prices have remained relatively stable amid steady cross-border flows, reflecting balanced demand from downstream sectors such as adhesives, paints, and polyvinyl alcohol production. Recent data shows consistent export volumes from China and modest growth in U.S. exports, while Indian imports have risen notably over the past two years.
Vinyl acetate is a colorless, volatile liquid with a sweet, fruity odor and a boiling point of 72–73 °C. It is an organic ester and a key monomer in vinyl chemistry. Industrially, it serves primarily as a precursor to polyvinyl acetate (PVA), polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), and ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers. Its principal applications are in water-based adhesives, paints and coatings, textile and paper finishes, and packaging films. It is also used in the synthesis of vinyl acetate–based resins and as an intermediate in the production of certain specialty chemicals.
Vinyl acetate is primarily used to produce polyvinyl acetateemulsions and polyvinyl alcohol. The principal use of theseemulsions has been in adhesives, paints, textiles, and paperproducts.
colourless mobile liquid with a sweet, irritating odour
This chemical is included in Basic Chemicals - Olefins. See more about what is Vinyl acetate and Vinyl acetate SDS information.
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