ADCOTE™ 577

Adcote™ 577 is the isocyanate-terminated polyester urethane component of a two-component adhesive system that requires the use of Coreactant Adcote™ 577B to achieve full properties. Adcote™ 577/577B adhesive provides high bond strength and a high level of heat and chemical resistance.

Features & Benefits

High running solids with broad application use up to hot fill and even outer ply retort. Used in some industrial applications as well.

Product Details

Product Family:

Solvent-Based Adhesives

Markets:

Food, Medical & Pharmaceutical, Industrial

Performance Benefits:

Adhesion to high slip films, Moisture Resistance, Long Pot life, High Heat Resistance, High Running Solids, Adhesion to Foil and Metallized Films, High Chemical Resistance, Fast Slitting Time, High Bond Strength

Regulations:

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

Applications:

Stand-Up Pouches, Coffee Bags and Pouches, Large Format Bags, Retort Pouches, Hot Fill 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|Wire Wound Rods

Coreactant

Adcote 577B, Adcote 577C, Adcote T8384

Coating Weight

1.25-3.5 lbs/ream

Carrier

Ethyl Acetate

Chemistry

Polyester Urethane

Color

Clear Yellow Liquid

Density

9.7 lbs/gallon

Mix Ratio

100:8.8 with 577B

Recommended Diluent

Ethyl Acetate, Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Drying Web Temperature

150-180 °F

Key Performance Benefits

Broad Performance

Shelf Life

360 days

Applied Solids

40-45%

Supplied Solids

75%

Solvent

Ethyl Acetate

Thinner

Ethyl Acetate

Cure Time

3-5 days @ Room Temperature

Mixed Viscosity

3,800 cPs

Nip Temperature

150-220 °F

Nominal Application Temperature

Room Temperature

Post Process Time

4-8 hours

Pot Life

> 8 hours

Substrates

PE, PP, Coex Films, PET, Foil, metallized Films, PVDC-coated Substrates, Paper, Nylon, Cellophane, PVC

Bond Strength

> 1200 gr/in

Viscosity

3,500 cPs

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