Comparison
rEVA Flexible Clear vs PLA
A side-by-side comparison of Recycled Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Flexible Clear and Polylactic Acid.
Physical
Density
0.920-0.950 g/cm³
1.24 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
0.1-0.3 %
0.5 %
Transparency
Good
Semi-transparent
Shrinkage
2.0-5.0 %
0.3 – 0.5 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
0.05-0.20 GPa
3.5 GPa
Tensile Strength
5-15 MPa
50 – 65 MPa
Elongation at Break
300-800 %
6 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
N/A (flexible grade)
16 J/m
Flexural Strength
—
80 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
-50 to -80 °C (depends on VA content)
60 °C
Melting Point
45-70 °C (depends on VA content)
150 – 160 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
30-50 °C
45 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
N/A
55 °C
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
2.8-3.5
3.0
Volume Resistivity
>10^14 Ohm·cm
10¹⁴ Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
10-20 kV/mm
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Chemical resistance
Acids
Good resistance
Fair
Bases
Good resistance
Poor
Solvents
Poor resistance to organic solvents
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UV Resistance
Poor (requires stabilization)
Poor
Alcohols
—
Fair
Hydrolysis
—
Poor
Sustainability
Recyclability
Recyclable (check local facilities)
Industrially compostable
Recycling Code
4 (LDPE) or 7 (Other)
7
Carbon Footprint
Lower than virgin EVA
~1.6 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
—
100 %