Sabic EVA 2518DF

Name: Sabic EVA 2518DF
Brand: Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
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SABIC EVA 2518DF is an 18% ethylene‑vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer designed for high-performance foaming applications. Produced via an advanced autoclave process with a built-in thermal stabilizer and no slip/anti-block agents, this resin gives converters maximum flexibility to tailor additive packages for their own unique processes and products.

Trusted by India’s leading manufacturers in Delhi NCR, Bahadurgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra, SABIC EVA 2518DF is the workhorse foam EVA for footwear, sports, insulation, sealants, and toys – consistently delivering reliable results in high-volume production.

Applications – Where SABIC EVA 2518DF Excels

Foam Footwear, Sports & Leisure

Regions: Delhi NCR, Bahadurgarh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra
Uses: EVA slippers, sandals, athletic/casual shoe midsoles, sports pads, leisure foam
Why: 18% VA and 2.5 MFR perfectly match the “18/2.5 foam EVA” spec preferred by Indian converters; 800% elongation and 20 MPa tensile strength yield durable, flexible, and filler-friendly foam for everyday and performance footwear.

Thermal Insulation Foam

Uses: Pipe/duct insulation, insulation sheets/rolls for HVAC, cold-chain, roofing, and underlay
Why: Stable cell structure and low-temperature flexibility make it ideal for insulation in cold environments and demanding building envelopes.

Sealants & EVA Compounds

Uses: Construction sealants, joint fillers, impact-absorbing compounds
Why: Clean, additive-free base resin allows custom formulation; 18% VA content gives the right balance of polarity and flexibility for many sealing and compounding systems.

Toys & Soft Consumer Products

Uses: EVA toys, play mats, foam puzzles, craft foam, educational kits
Why: Soft-touch, high elasticity, safe for kids’ products, and compatible with a wide range of pigments and fillers for vibrant, durable consumer goods.

Features

Sabic EVA 2518DF

SABIC EVA 2518DF is an 18% ethylene‑vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer designed for high-performance foaming applications. Produced via an advanced autoclave process with a built-in thermal stabilizer and no slip/anti-block agents, this resin gives converters maximum flexibility to tailor additive packages for their own unique processes and products.

Trusted by India’s leading manufacturers in Delhi NCR, Bahadurgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra, SABIC EVA 2518DF is the workhorse foam EVA for footwear, sports, insulation, sealants, and toys – consistently delivering reliable results in high-volume production.

Applications – Where SABIC EVA 2518DF Excels

Foam Footwear, Sports & Leisure

Regions: Delhi NCR, Bahadurgarh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra
Uses: EVA slippers, sandals, athletic/casual shoe midsoles, sports pads, leisure foam
Why: 18% VA and 2.5 MFR perfectly match the “18/2.5 foam EVA” spec preferred by Indian converters; 800% elongation and 20 MPa tensile strength yield durable, flexible, and filler-friendly foam for everyday and performance footwear.

Thermal Insulation Foam

Uses: Pipe/duct insulation, insulation sheets/rolls for HVAC, cold-chain, roofing, and underlay
Why: Stable cell structure and low-temperature flexibility make it ideal for insulation in cold environments and demanding building envelopes.

Sealants & EVA Compounds

Uses: Construction sealants, joint fillers, impact-absorbing compounds
Why: Clean, additive-free base resin allows custom formulation; 18% VA content gives the right balance of polarity and flexibility for many sealing and compounding systems.

Toys & Soft Consumer Products

Uses: EVA toys, play mats, foam puzzles, craft foam, educational kits
Why: Soft-touch, high elasticity, safe for kids’ products, and compatible with a wide range of pigments and fillers for vibrant, durable consumer goods.

Key Features

Specifications

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Batch traceability

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SABIC EVA 2518DF?

A globally recognized 18% VA, 2.5 MFR autoclave EVA copolymer with thermal stabilizer—engineered for foam, insulation, sealants, and toys. Supplied without slip/anti-block agents for maximum formulation flexibility.

What are its typical applications?

Perfect for foam footwear, sports/leisure goods, insulation sheets and rolls, construction sealants, and soft toys—especially when low-temperature resistance and high filler acceptance are essential.

How does it compare to other 18/2.5 EVA foam grades?

SABIC 2518DF is a flagship foam EVA, with better heat shrinkage, easier processing, and stronger technical backing than generic grades—making it a preferred choice for consistent, high-quality foam production.

What processing characteristics should converters expect?

MFR 2.5 allows easy compounding and foam molding; melting at ~86°C and Vicat at 59°C fit standard foam EVA processing windows; the thermal stabilizer protects the resin during kneading and molding.

Why is 'no slip/anti-block' important?

It gives compounders full control: no unwanted additives that could impact foam cell structure or bonding, making it ideal for customized foam and sealant systems.

Is it suitable for low-temperature and outdoor applications?

Absolutely—engineered for low-temperature flexibility and resilience, SABIC EVA 2518DF performs reliably in cold-chain, insulation, and outdoor foam uses.

How does transparent sourcing benefit Indian buyers?

It ensures genuine SABIC 2518DF with full grade, TDS, and batch traceability—critical for consistent foam quality and regulatory compliance in India’s major manufacturing clusters.

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EVA Compounds & Blends

EVA/PE or EVA/EVA blends for tailored softness, cost, and processability
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Miscellaneous Industrial EVA Parts

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Melting Point: ~88 °C
Vicat Softening Point: ~64 °C
Hardness: ~90 Shore A / 39 Shore D
Brittleness Temperature: ≤ -100 °C
Stabilizer: BHT antioxidant

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Functional Performance

Toughness: High tensile and impact strength
Flexibility: Maintains softness at subzero temperatures
Sealability: Low seal initiation temperature, strong hot-tack for films
Adhesion: Works as a tie-layer in coextruded films
Compounding: Enables hot-melt adhesives, wax blends, cable compounds

Applications & Hierarchy

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Coextruded barrier films (tie-layer in PE/PA/EVOH)
Heat-sealable inner layers, shrink/stretch films
Major clusters: Gujarat, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Delhi NCR

Molding & Profiles

Injection molded parts, grips, soft components
Extruded profiles, strips, footwear blends
Major clusters: Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Haryana

Adhesives, Sealants & Wax Blends

Hot-melt adhesives (packaging, bookbinding)
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Clusters: Gujarat, Maharashtra, UP, West Bengal

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Functional Features & Technical Authority

Balanced MFI for Coating: MFI 15 enables high-speed extrusion coating with optimal control over coating thickness and uniformity - striking the perfect balance between productivity and precision.
High Adhesion Strength: 18% VA content ensures robust bonding to BOPP, PET, kraft, and foil substrates, eliminating the need for separate tie-layer adhesives and enhancing laminate durability.
Outstanding Optical Clarity: Proprietary tubular process delivers gel-free, transparent coatings - critical for consumer-facing food packaging and premium flexible packaging.
Low Gel Level: Advanced polymerization minimizes gel formation, resulting in smooth, defect-free coating surfaces and reduced scrap rates.
Well-Balanced Drawability: Stable film geometry, controlled neck-in, and consistent thickness - preventing wrinkles, edge waves, and coating variability, even at high line speeds.
Cost-Effective Production: Rapid coating speeds and thin, uniform layers reduce material and energy costs per unit area, maximizing throughput for price-sensitive applications.
Thermal & Mechanical Stability: Vicat 56°C, melt temp 83°C, and brittleness < -70°C ensure coatings perform reliably across temperature extremes and during downstream processing.

Applications

Hanwha E182L is engineered for high-speed, high-quality extrusion coating applications where clarity, adhesion, and productivity are essential.

Extrusion Coating for Food Packaging Film:

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Flexible Packaging & Lamination:

Ideal for stand-up pouches, gusset bags, roll film laminates, and non-food flexible packaging (cosmetics, detergents, industrial goods). E182L’s adhesion and flexibility ensure strong, reliable laminates that withstand handling and processing stress.

Specialty & Technical Coating Films:

Used in agricultural films (greenhouse, mulch), technical films, and custom laminates where EVA coating provides moisture/UV protection, sealability, and multi-layer bonding.