ADCOTE™ 555

Adcote™ 555 is an isocyanate-terminated polyester urethane component of a two-component, high-application solids adhesive system. The use of Adcote™ 536B is required to achieve full cure properties.This adhesive system adheres to a variety of substrates with excellent heat and chemical resistance. Adcote™ 555/536B 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™ 555/536B is suggested for optimum performance where slip modified films are used and applications requiring excellent heat and chemical resistance. Adcote™ 555/536B also offers the benefit of a low nip temperature requirement, especially useful when producing temperature sensitive constructions.

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
8.5 lbs/gallon
Mix Ratio
100:13
Recommended Diluent
Ethyl Acetate, n-Propyl Acetate, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Toluene
Drying Web Temperature
150-180 °F
Key Performance Benefits
Low nipping, adhesion to high slip films, high run solids
Shelf Life
360 days
Applied Solids
35-45 %
Supplied Solids
70 %
Solvent
Ethyl Acetate
Thinner
Ethyl Acetate, NP Acetate, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Toluene
Cure Time
3-5 days @ 70 °F
Mixed Viscosity
1,750 cPs
Nip Temperature
120-220 °F
Nominal Application Temperature
Room Temperature
Post Process Time
4-8 hours @ 70 °F for slitting and rewinding
Pot Life
> 8 hours
Substrates
Aluminum Foil, Polyester, Polyolefin, Coextruded Films
Viscosity
1,700 cPs

Technical Resources

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