Also know by the trade name Vamac^®, Ethylene Acrylate (EA) provides the highest heat resistance commercially available in a moderately priced weather-resistant polymer. The heat resistance along with good oil resistance makes this polymer a popular choice for under hood automotive applications. Good ozone resistance makes EA a good choice for weather resistant compounds.

Compression set resistance is only fair, along with poor resistance to organic solvents or highly aromatic fluids.