ADCOTE™ 40-3E

Adcote™ 40-3E is an opaque, peelable, modified polyester heat seal coating, primarily used in retortable lidding applications where the coating is applied to the treated or untreated polyester film side of an aluminum foil/polyester film laminate. Adcote™ 40-3E can also be applied on plain "A" wettable aluminum foil. Adcote™ 40-3E forms peelable seals to formed CPET, APET, PVC, PVDC-coated side of HIPS, and ETP steel containers. A unique feature of Adcote™ 40-3E is that it will maintain peelability even after being exposed to microwave and convection oven cooking cycles. This product exhibits good grease resistance to oils and other components found in most food products. This product produces a translucent film.

Features & Benefits

Retortable, dual ovenable and autoclave sterlizable. Heat resistant with good pil and grease resistance. Good hot tack with peelable bonds.

Key Properties

Application Method
Gravure
Coating Weight
4.0-5.0 lbs/ream
Carrier
Ethyl Acetate
Chemistry
Modified Polyester
Color
Opaque Liquid
Density
8.6 lbs/gallon
Recommended Diluent
Ethyl Acetate
Drying Web Temperature
200-210 °F
Key Performance Benefits
Retortable and ovenable with peelable bonds
Shelf Life
360 days
Applied Solids
25-30 %
Supplied Solids
35 %
Solvent
Ethyl Acetate
Apply To Substrate
Polyester and foil
Seal To Substrate
APET, CPET, PVC, PVDC/HIPS, ETP Steel
Thinner
Ethyl Acetate
Viscosity
400 cPs @ 77 °F

Technical Resources

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