![]() |
Printable version (PDF)
Order this product |
Technical data sheet |
| Tackwhite AP 5 M |
Description
TACKWHITE AP 5 M is a water-based pressure sensitive adhesive, based on various acrylic latices in physical blend.
Due to its composition, it shows very good ageing properties, including light stability.
Application
TACKWHITE AP 5 M has been designed for production of protective PE films.
It can be used also for the production of PSA adhesive tapes with low peel adhesion and perfect removability, for removable labels, also for food contact.
Technical Specifications
| Method of analysis | MU | Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Total Solids | % | 49±1 |
| 3 | Brookfield Viscosity 25°C | cps | 100 - 5001 |
| 8 | pH | pH | 8 - 9 |
| Notes | |||
| 1 | No 1 RV; 20 RPM | ||
Film properties
| Method of analysis | MU | Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Peel Adhesion on Steel | g/in | 180 |
| 17 | Rolling Ball Tack | cm | 8 |
| 22 | Holding Power of Pressure Sensitive Tapes | h | 50 |
Handling
TACKWHITE AP 5 M is ready for application by Mayer bar or air knife coating systems; higher viscosity versions can be supplied on request for rotating blade or direct knife coating systems.
If necessary, it can be diluted with water.
Product can be cured with a small amount of CURING AGENT WS 5 (1.5-2%), in order to avoid any residual reactivity towards paints and lacquers applied as coil coatings and also in order to increase its water resistance.
Packing
TACKWHITE AP 5 M can be supplied in 200 l iron drums or in 1000 l plastic tanks.
Storing
TACKWHITE AP 5 M must be stored at temperature between +5°C and +40°C.
If stored in original packaging shelf life is 3 months.
Keep containers well closed, in order to avoid surface skin formation.