VEEA
CAS NO : 86273-46-3
 
2-(2-Vinyloxyethoxy)ethyl acrylate, also known as VEEA (vinyl ether ethyl acrylate), is an acrylic monomer that has several applications in the polymer industry. Here are some of its primary applications:
Coatings and paints: VEEA is used in the formulation of coatings and paints, particularly for industrial and automotive applications. It imparts excellent weathering resistance, flexibility, and adhesion properties to the coatings.
Adhesives and sealants: VEEA is used as a reactive diluent in the formulation of adhesives and sealants. It helps to improve the flexibility, impact resistance, and adhesion strength of the adhesive or sealant formulation.
Radiation-curable systems: VEEA is widely used in radiation-curable formulations, such as UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives. Its vinyl ether group makes it highly reactive towards cationic and free-radical polymerization, which is initiated by UV or electron beam radiation.
Plastic modification: VEEA can be used as a reactive modifier in various plastic systems, including polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polystyrene, and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS). It improves the impact resistance, flexibility, and processing characteristics of these plastics.
Textile auxiliaries: VEEA finds applications in the textile industry as a component in textile auxiliaries, such as textile printing pastes, binders, and finishing agents.
Reactive diluent: VEEA is commonly used as a reactive diluent in various polymer systems, including polyurethanes, epoxy resins, and unsaturated polyester resins. It helps to reduce viscosity and improve the processing characteristics of these systems.