ADCOTE™ 37T77

Adcote™ 37T77 is a water-based dispersion that is based on high molecular weight ethylene interpolymers. It is used as a heat seal coating on paper, primed or unprimed aluminum foil, treated polyester, polypropylene and polyethylene films. . It will provide peelable seals to HIPS, PVDC-coated HIPS, polypropylene and high density polyethylene.

Suggested Uses
Adcote™ 37T77 is suggested for use as a heat seal coating in lidding applications for food packaging where moisture resistance is required (i.e. containers for creamers, portion packed jellies and syrups).

Features & Benefits

Adcote™ 37T77 is formulated to provide higher levels of moisture resistance than normally associated with waterborne coatings

Product Details

Product Family:

Heat Seal Coatings

Markets:

Food

Performance Benefits:

Moisture Resistance, Adhesion to Foil and Metallized Films, 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:

Snack Food Packaging, Confectionary Packaging, Condiment Packaging, Portion Packs

Key Properties

Application Method

Flexo|Gravure|Wire Wound Rods

Coating Weight

2.5-4.0 lbs/ream

Carrier

Water

Chemistry

Ethylene Vinyl Acetate

Color

Tan Liquid

Density

8.2 lbs/gallon

Recommended Diluent

DI Water

Drying Web Temperature

150-180 °F

Key Performance Benefits

Best moisture resistance of all water-based HSC, Grease and oil resistance, Peelable

Shelf Life

180 days

Applied Solids

25-35 %

Supplied Solids

35 %

Apply To Substrate

PE, PP, PET, Foil

Seal To Substrate

HDPE, PP, HIPS, PVDC/HIPS

Thinner

DI water

Nominal Application Temperature

Room Temperature

Viscosity

50-2,000 cPs

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