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 analysis | MU | Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Softening Point, Ring & Ball | °C | 80 - 88 |
| 15 | Appearance | amber | |
| 106 | Viscosity at 150 °C | mPa.s | 12,000 - 16,0001 |
| 107 | Viscosity at 160 °C | mPa.s | 9,000 - 12,0001 |
| 108 | Viscosity at 170°C | mPa.s | Conforming1 |
| 109 | Viscosity at 180°C | mPa.s | 6,500 - 8,5001 |
| 110 | Viscosity at 185 °C | mPa.s | 3,000 - 7,0001 |
| Notes | |||
| 1 | Brookfield viscometer, No 27 RV | ||
Film properties
| Method of analysis | MU | Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Peel Adhesion on Steel | g/in | 2,000 - 2,500 |
| 17 | Rolling Ball Tack | cm | 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.
Use within 12 months from production date (unopened and in the original packaging).
| Mod. DT3002E | Creation date: 10/12/2006 | Revision: 4 | Revision date: 11 Nov 2009 |
Above information is reliable, but does not constitute warranty.
