ADCOTE 37R972

Adcote™ 37R972 is a very low heat activating, water-based dispersion that is based on high molecular weight ethylene interpolymers. Adcote 37R972 exhibits good heat seal bonds when exposed to low temperature heat sealing conditions. It also has good clarity that may be achieved at low web temperatures. Adcote 37R972 is suggested for use as a heat seal coating, pigment binder, laminating adhesive, primer, and as a formulating base to produce other functional coatings. It can be applied to paper, various treated films, and aluminum foil. Adcote 37R972 is formulated to seal to polyester, polyethylene, polypropylene, aluminum foil, and PVDC-coated glassine paper.

Features & Benefits

Low activation temeprature for use on shrink film applications. Good clarity for use on films with little or no ink coverage.

Product Details

Product Family:

Heat Seal Coatings

Markets:

Food, Home & Personal Care, Industrial

Performance Benefits:

Good Clarity, Low Activation Temperature, Low Odor, Peelable Bonds

Regulations:

FDA Regulation 21 CFR175.320, FDA Regulation 21 CFR176.180, FDA Regulation 21 CFR177.1630, FDA Regulation 21 CFR176.170, FDA Regulation 21 CFR175.300, FDA Regulation 21 CFR175.105

Applications:

Bottle Labels, Shrink Labels, General Industrial

Key Properties

Application Method

Gravure|Wire Wound Rods

Coating Weight

1.5 lbs/ream for coating, 3.0 lbs/ream for lidding structures

Carrier

Water

Chemistry

Ethylene Vinyl Acetate

Color

Tan Liquid

Density

8.2 lbs/gallon

Recommended Diluent

DI Water

Drying Web Temperature

150-170 °F

Key Performance Benefits

Low activation temp, good clarity

Shelf Life

360 days

Applied Solids

38-43 %

Supplied Solids

45 %

Solvent

Water

Apply To Substrate

PET, Foil, Paper

Seal To Substrate

PET, PVC, PETG

Thinner

DI water

Nominal Application Temperature

Room Temperature

Viscosity

150 cPs @ 77 °F

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