ADCOTE™ 536A

Adcote™ 536A is the isocyanate-terminated polyester urethane component of a two-component, high application solids adhesive system which requires the use of Adcote™ 536B to achieve full properties. Adheres to a variety of substrates with excellent heat and chemical resistance.

Adcote™ 536A/536B is designed for laminating aluminum foil and a variety of polyester, polyolefin and coextruded films typically used in food, medical and industrial packaging applications.

Features & Benefits

Adcote™ 536A/536B was specifically designed for optimum performance where slip modified films are used and applications requiring excellent heat and chemical resistance. Adcote™ 536A/536B can be used where a low nip temperature is required when producing temperature sensitive constructions.

Product Details

Product Family:

Solvent Based Adhesives

Markets:

Food, Medical & Pharmaceutical, Industrial

Performance Benefits:

Adhesion to high slip films, Moisture Resistance, Long Pot life, Low Nip Temperature, High Running Solids, Adhesion to Foil and Metallized Films

Regulations:

FDA Regulation 21 CFR175.105

Applications:

Stand-Up Pouches, Meat and Cheese Packaging, Snack Food Packaging, Frozen Food Packaging, Confectionary Packaging, Medical and Pharmaceutical Packaging, Condiment Packaging, Portion Packs, General Industrial

Key Properties

Application Method

Gravure

Coreactant

Adcote 536B

Coating Weight

1.5-3.0 lbs/ream

Carrier

Ethyl Acetate

Chemistry

Polyester urethane

Color

Clear Amber Liquid

Density

8.6 lbs/gallon

Mix Ratio

100:11

Recommended Diluent

Ethyl Acetate, Methyl Ethyl Ketone or Toluene

Drying Web Temperature

150-180 °F

Key Performance Benefits

adhesion to high slip films, good heat and chemical resistance

Shelf Life

360 days

Applied Solids

35-45 %

Supplied Solids

60 %

Solvent

Ethyl Acetate

Thinner

Ethyl Acetate, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Toluene

Cure Time

3-5 days @ 70 °F

Mixed Viscosity

400 cPs

Nip Temperature

140-180 °F

Nominal Application Temperature

Room Temperature

Post Process Time

24-48 hours @ 70 °F slitting/rewinding

Pot Life

> 8 hours

Substrates

Aluminum Foil, Polyester, Nylon, EVOH, Polyolefin and Coextruded Films

Viscosity

300 cPs

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