ADCOTE™ 503E

Adcote™ 503E adhesive is the polyester component of a two-component laminating adhesive which requires the use of an isocyanate coreactant. This polyester, in conjunction with various isocyanate terminated coreactants, functions as an adhesive for flexible packaging and industrial laminations. Adcote™ 503E adhesive adheres to a wide variety of substrates including cellophane, treated polyolefins, polyester, polyamide, aluminum foil, metallized and PVDC coated materials, and the treated heat sealable layers of co-extrusions.

Features & Benefits

Adcote™ 503E adhesive provides optical clarity, high bond strength, and a high level of heat and chemical resistance.

Key Properties

Application Method
Gravure
Coreactant
Coreactant F; Coreactant CT; Coreactant 9L-10
Coating Weight
1.2-2.0 lbs/ream
Carrier
Ethyl Acetate
Chemistry
Polyester
Color
Clear Amber Liquid
Density
8.45 lbs/gallon
Mix Ratio
100:5 for Coreactant F; 100:4 for Coreactant CT; 100:4 for Coreactant 9L-10
Recommended Diluent
Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Ethyl Acetate, Toluene, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Drying Web Temperature
150-180 °F
Key Performance Benefits
optical clarity, high bond strength, and a high level of heat and chemical resistance.
Shelf Life
360 days
Applied Solids
18-28 %
Supplied Solids
40 %
Solvent
Ethyl Acetate
Thinner
Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Ethyl Acetate, Toluene
Cure Time
7-10 days @ 70 °F
Mixed Viscosity
1,000 cPs
Nip Temperature
170-220 °F
Nominal Application Temperature
Room Temperature
Post Process Time
24-48 hours @ 70 °F
Pot Life
> 8 hours
Substrates
PE, PP, Coex Films, Foil, metallized Films, PET, Foil, PVDC-coated Substrates, Nylon, Cellophane, PVC
Viscosity
1,100 cPs @ 25 °C

Technical Resources

The Importance of Quality Control Testing By being diligent in recording and monitoring tests for each laminated structure many potential laminate problems can be averted. Read More...
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