Rafael Pellicciotta
Business Development Manager, Braskem
Rafael Pellicciotta is Strategy, Business Development and Product Development Leader at Braskem Specialty Chemicals & Renewables. He has a broad experience with petrochemicals and polymers. He hold positions at R&D, engineering, production, strategy, business development and technical service in relevant chemical companies.
Novel Ethylene Based Terpolymers for Hot Melt Adhesives
Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers are widely utilized in hot melt adhesives due to their flexibility, heat resistance, quick bonding, and versatility. These adhesives find applications in the packaging, paper, woodworking, and automotive industries. The properties of EVA copolymers can be adjusted by varying the ratio of ethylene to vinyl acetate and the molecular weight of the polymer.In recent years, Braskem has advanced EVA technology by integrating a third comonomer during high-pressure polymerization, developing proprietary technology. This addition altered the properties of the resulting polymer by influencing its polarity and chain topology. The high-performance ethylene-based terpolymer offers enhanced elasticity and optimized flow characteristics while preserving adhesive strength in the final formulation. Further refinement of the polymer structure through precise process control allows us to offer differentiated solutions to meet evolving industry demands. Typical properties of this new terpolymer will be presented and also adhesives formulation and performance.
Co-authors: Kevin Herrington, Murilo Sanson, Hadi Mohammadi, Geovana Bockorny, Monique Kuhn
Breakout XII – Trends in Hotmelt Adhesives – 12 September 2025 – 12:30 – 13:00 – Room 2