H.B. Fuller® NMP 3940

Identification

GBU

HHC

RTU Product Type

Hot Melt Adhesive

Categories

Markets → Printing & Packaging → Applications → Packaging → Food & Beverage Packaging

Technologies → Adhesives & Sealants → Product Families → Bonding Technology → Hot Melt Nonreactive Adhesives

Applications

Application Area

Containers,

Food Packaging

Application Method

Nozzle

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Metal

Segment

Beverage

Applications & Uses

Application Instruction

• Application by nozzle.
• Application temperature: Between 165°C and 185°C

Applications and Usage Information

• For bonding packs of metal containers.
• Application Instructions Application by nozzle.
• Application temperature: Between 165°C and 185°C

Product Applications

For bonding packs of metal containers.

Suitable Substrates

Varnished metal surfaces (beverage cans).

Features

Ready-to-Use Product Features

Good Adhesion,

Heat Resistance,

Low Tack,

Moisture Resistant,

Low Temperature Performance

Features & Benefits

Characteristics

• high adhesion on very difficult to bond surfaces
• balanced heat resistance and cold performance
• removable
• low surface tack
• improved moisture resistance of the adhesive bond

Product Characteristics

• high adhesion on very difficult to bond surfaces
• balanced heat resistance and cold performance
• removable low surface tack
• improved moisture resistance of the adhesive bond

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability

• Europe
• India/MiddleEast/Africa (IMEA)

Physical Properties

Film Appearance

Soft, elastic

Properties

Note

* Typical values only, slight variations may occur but will not affect product’s meeting the standard technical parameters as stated; please consult our CoA for more details (available on request).

Suitable Substrates

Varnished metal surfaces (beverage cans).

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Application Temperature	165 - 185	°C	-
Film	Soft, elastic	-	-
Softening Point	approx. 106	°C	ASTM E28-99, Ring and Ball Test
Viscosity (at 175°C, spindle 27)	approx. 2500	mPa.s	Brookfield

Storage & Handling

Storage and Shelf Life Conditions

• In original sealed packaging protected from sun, dust, moisture, and high temperatures in clean and dry conditions.
• Shelf Life: 24 months

Shelf Life

24 months