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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