Technical data sheet

Tackmelt A46 M

Description

TACKMELT A 46 M is a hot-melt adhesive, based on SIS synthetic rubber and synthetic rubber.
It contains special antioxidants to guarantee a good ageing resistance.
TACKMELT A 46 M has very high tack and adhesion, with a good cohesion.

Application

The product can be used for the production of labels, double-sided tapes,..

Technical Specifications

Method of analysisMUStandard
4Softening Point, Ring & Ball°C 80 - 88
15Appearance amber
106Viscosity at 150 °CmPa.s 12,000 - 16,0001
107Viscosity at 160 °CmPa.s 9,000 - 12,0001
108Viscosity at 170°CmPa.s Conforming1
109Viscosity at 180°CmPa.s 6,500 - 8,5001
110Viscosity at 185 °CmPa.s 3,000 - 7,0001
 Notes
1Brookfield viscometer, No 27 RV

Film properties

Method of analysisMUStandard
11Peel Adhesion on Steelg/in 2,000 - 2,500
17Rolling Ball Tackcm 1 - 4
Average values; coating of adhesive diluted in toluene (60%); 22±2 g/m² of dry adhesive on PET film 23 µm

Handling

TACKMELT A 46 M must be heated at 150-170°C with a suitable heating tool and kept at a set stable temperature during all the usage time (temperature changes cause a variation of the viscosity and, consequently, of the processing condition).
The best coating system is slot-die coating.
The product has been designed to resist to high temperature, but it is preferable to avoid thermal shocks.

Packaging

TACKMELT A 46 M is supplied in 4 kg blocks packed in carton boxes of 16 Kg or in drums.

Storing

Keep the product at temperatures between +5 and +35°C. Avoid contact with dust, liquids,...
Shelf life is 1 year.

Mod. DT3002ECreation date: 10/12/2006Revision: 4Revision date: 11 Nov 2009
Above information is reliable, but does not constitute warranty.

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