ADCOTE™ 506-40

Adcote™ 506-40 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.

Features & Benefits

Adcote™ 506-40 adhesive adheres to polyester, aluminum foil, and the treated side of polyethylene and polypropylene. Adcote™ 506-40 adhesive provides optical clarity, high bond strength, and excellent heat and chemical resistance.

Product Details

Product Family:

Solvent-Based Adhesives

Markets:

Food, Home & Personal Care, Medical & Pharmaceutical

Performance Benefits:

Adhesion to high slip films, Moisture Resistance, High Heat Resistance, Adhesion to Foil and Metallized Films, High Chemical Resistance, High Green Bonds, High Bond Strength

Regulations:

FDA Regulation 21 CFR177.1395, FDA Regulation 21 CFR175.105, FDA Regulation 21 CFR177.1390

Applications:

Stand-Up Pouches, Retort Pouches, Hot Fill Pouches, Frozen Food Packaging, Medical and Pharmaceutical Packaging, Portion Packs, Microwave Packaging

Key Properties

Application Method

Gravure

Coreactant

Coreactant F, Coreactant 9L10

Coating Weight

1.5-3.0 lbs/ream

Carrier

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Chemistry

Polyester

Color

Clear Amber Liquid

Density

7.8 lbs/gallon

Mix Ratio

100:5 for Coreactant F, 100:4 for Coreactant 9L10

Recommended Diluent

Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Ethyl Acetate, Toluene

Drying Web Temperature

150-180 °F

Key Performance Benefits

High heat and chemical resistance, retortable

Shelf Life

60 days

Applied Solids

20-30 %

Supplied Solids

40 %

Solvent

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Thinner

Ethyl Acetate, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Toluene

Cure Time

7-14 days @ 70 °F

Mixed Viscosity

450 cps

Nip Temperature

180-250 °F

Nominal Application Temperature

Room Temperature

Post Process Time

12-24 hours @ 70 °F for slitting/rewinding

Pot Life

> 8 hours

Substrates

Polyester, Aluminum Foil, Treated Side of Polyethylene and Polypropylene

Bond Strength

> 1,200 grams/inch

Viscosity

450 cPs @ 25 °F

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