Adecol® C-550 is an aqueous dispersion of a polyvinyl acetate homopolymer that has been modified with special additives. It has good fluidity and fast initial tack, making it ideal for high-speed machines. This adhesive is commonly used for side closure of boxes and can be applied using a nozzle system in an automatic machine.

Product Type: Contact Adhesive

Application Method: Brush, Nozzle

Chemical Family: Polyvinyl Acetates (PVA)

Technical Data Sheet

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features
Product Characteristics

Adhesive features good fluidity and fast initial tack, providing good performance on high-speed machines.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Method
Typical Applications

Indicated for side closure boxes, application by nozzle system in automatic machine.

Substrates

Box of cellulosic material without treatment or with reserve area.

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.

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Appearance
While liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
FilmColorless, transparent and flexible--
Viscosity (sp 3/20 rpm, at 25°C)1,500 - 2,000mPa.sBrookfield RVT
Solids Content43.0 - 48.0%-
pH (at 25°C)4.0 - 5.0--

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.