Comparison
EVA High VA Hotmelt vs PA66
A side-by-side comparison of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (High VA) for Hot Melt Adhesives and Polyamide 6,6 (Nylon).
Physical
Density
0.950-0.970 g/cm³
1.14 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
<0.5 %
1.2 %
Transparency
Translucent to opaque
Opaque
Shrinkage
2-4 %
1.5 – 2.0 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
0.01-0.1 GPa
3.0 GPa (dry)
Tensile Strength
3-10 MPa
80 MPa
Elongation at Break
500-900 %
60 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
No Break
50 J/m
Flexural Strength
—
110 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
-30 to -10 °C
70 °C
Melting Point
30-60 °C
255 – 265 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
40-50 °C
100 – 120 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
10-20 °C
75 °C (unfilled)
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
2.8-3.5
4.0
Volume Resistivity
10¹²-10¹³ Ω⋅cm
10¹² Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
6-12 kV/mm
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Chemical resistance
Acids
Good resistance
Poor
Bases
Good resistance
Good
Solvents
Good resistance at room temp, swells in hot aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons
—
UV Resistance
Poor (requires stabilization)
Fair
Alcohols
—
Good
Oils & Fuels
—
Excellent
Sustainability
Recyclability
Recyclable (often as part of mixed materials)
Recyclable
Recycling Code
4 (PE-LD or PE-LLD)
7
Carbon Footprint
Moderate
~7.4 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
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0 – 100 % (bio grades)