What does EAA mean in PLASTICS

EAA stands for Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, a type of synthetic polymer created by a reaction between ethylene and acrylic acid monomers.

The properties of EAA vary depending on its formulation, but it can generally be described as highly resistant to UV radiation, solvents, and abrasion. Additionally, it has excellent temperature stability and good mechanical strength.

EAA is widely used across many industries including construction materials, automotive parts, medical equipment, electrical components, and packaging materials. Specifically, it is often used as adhesives, sealants and coatings due to its excellent adhesive properties.

Compared to other plastics such as polyethylene or polypropylene, EAA provides superior resistance to UV radiation and environmental stress cracking (ESC). Additionally, it offers excellent dimensional stability over time due to its low shrinkage rate when compared with other plastic materials.

While offering many advantages over other plastics, some potential drawbacks to using EEA include its expensive production costs and limited availability on the market compared with other more common synthetic materials such as PE or PP. Furthermore it can deform at high heat temperatures above 150 degrees Celsius which must be taken into consideration when selecting this material for high-temperature applications.