White latex adhesive is a thermoplastic adhesive. Its main raw material is vinyl acetate, which is polymerized from acetic acid and ethylene under the action of an initiator. Chemical materials such as titanium dioxide are also added, and it is processed into a milky white thick liquid. Therefore, its chemical name is polyvinyl acetate adhesive. In daily life, it is often called white latex adhesive or PVAc emulsion.

White latex adhesive generally needs to have clean water added as a dispersant during use, so it is also a type of water-soluble adhesive. It can cure and form at room temperature. After curing, it is generally colorless and transparent, and will not cause pollution or damage to the surface of the bonded object. During use, standard-compliant white latex adhesive does not produce harmful substances, has certain flame retardancy, and a relatively high safety factor. It has particularly strong adhesion to wood, fabric, etc., has good toughness, is not prone to aging, and is durable.

In addition, white latex adhesive itself has good stability and can generally be stored for more than half a year under normal conditions. Because it is a single-component liquid, it is also relatively convenient to use. There are many types of white latex adhesive on the market, so special attention is needed when purchasing. High-quality white latex adhesive is generally colorless and odorless, contains no harmful substances such as formaldehyde, and is a green and environmentally friendly product. If you find that the purchased white latex adhesive has a pungent odor, you need to be careful. In addition, as a home decoration auxiliary material, white latex adhesive also requires attention to its solid content, with around 35% generally being the best.