Radical polymerization of vinyl acetate in individual and mixed solvents

The kinetics of polymerization of vinyl acetate in individual and mixed solvents was studied. The reaction rate constant and the rate of chain transfer in the mixed solvent were calculated, molecular weights and some adhesive characteristics of poly(vinyl acetate) obtained by the radical polymerization in solution were determined. A comparative analysis of the polymers obtained in the individual and mixed solvents was performed. It is shown that the change in the solvent composition can affect the rate of reaction and the poly-(vinyl acetate) adhesive properties.