Adecol® C-23 is a high-performance liquid contact adhesive designed for use in applications like paper bags, fabric, and cardboards. Known for its fast drying time and strong initial tack, it provides excellent adhesion on a variety of surfaces. The adhesive is easy to apply using either an automatic dispenser or brush, offering versatility and high coverage. With its superior bonding strength and fast drying properties, Adecol® C-23 is ideal for industrial applications that require quick, durable adhesion to paper, fabric, and cardboard materials.

Product Type: Adhesive

Application Area: Fabric, Paper Bags

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Cardboards, Fabrics, Paper

Application Method: Automatic Dispenser, Brush

Chemical Family: Polyvinyl Acetates (PVA)

Features: Fast Drying, Good Initial Tack, High Performance

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features
Product Characteristics

Adhesive presents good initial tack and quick drying, providing good performance in automatic equipment.

Applications & Uses

Application Area
Application Method
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Typical Applications

Adhesive used in closing bottom and side closure of paper bags and union of double layer fabric. Manual or automatic equipment application.

Application Instructions
  • Surfaces must be free of dust, grease or oil.
  • For manual gluing, be careful to keep the brush in water after use, thus avoiding dryness and supposed lumps for the gluing area.
  • The application must be verified for each specific case according to the following factors: Characteristics of the substrates, equipment, speed, amount of adhesive and the ambient temperature must be above 15° C.
Suitable Substrates

Kraft and offset paper, cardboard and fabric.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity (sp 5/20 rpm, at 25°C)10,000 - 13,500mPa.sBrookfield RVT
Solid Content46.0 - 52.0%-
pH (at 25°C)4.0 - 5.0--
FilmColorless, white and transparent--

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
6 months
Storage Conditions

In the original packaging, well closed and protected from the sun, dust, humidity and high temperatures. Clean and dry place, temperature between 5 ° C and 35 ° C is advisable.