H.B. Fuller

GBU: HHC
RTU Product Type: Hot Melt Adhesive,

Pressure Sensitive Adhesive,

Semi-pressure Sensitive Adhesive

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Application Area: Containers,

Can Labeling,

Container Labeling
Application Method: Roller,

Nozzle
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Glass,

Metal,

Paper,

Plastics,

BOPP Film
Segment: Tapes, Labels, and Graphics

Application Instructions

Apply by roller, nozzle and other application systems.
Application temperature: 140°C – 170°C
Open time: very long (semi-PSA)
This adhesive can be processed at speeds from 10 000 up to 60 000 containers per hour.
It is important to ensure that the desired level of adhesion is obtained on all used substrates, including long term tests.

Suitable Substrates

Containers to label with pre-cut paper labels.

Typical Applications

This adhesive has been developed to label all types of containers (glass, metal and plastic) with pre-cut paper labels.

Ready-to-Use Product Features: Good Adhesion,

Good Machinability,

Good Thermal Stability,

High Performance,

High Viscosity,

Hot Tack Strength,

Light Color,

Long Shelf Life,

Low Odor,

Low Viscosity,

Long Open Time,

Neutralizes Odor,

Char-free,

Minimizes Downtime,

Easy To Clean,

Excellent Machinability,

Good Initial Tack,

No Smoke Generation,

Low Maintenance Cost

Regional Availability

Density:

980 kg/m³

Shelf Life:

24 months

Specific Gravity:

0.98

Viscosity:

3200 cps

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Application Temperature	140 - 170	°C	-
Density (at 23°C)	approx. 0.98	g/cm³	-
Film	Elastic, slight surface tacky	-	-
Softening Point	approx. 81	°C	Ring and Ball Test
Viscosity (at 120°C, spindle 27)	approx. 2600	mPa.s	ASTM D 3236-88, Brookfield
Viscosity (at 150°C, spindle 27)	approx. 800	mPa.s	ASTM D 3236-88, Brookfield
Viscosity (at 175°C, spindle 27)	approx. 320	mPa.s	ASTM D 3236-88, Brookfield

Storage Conditions: In original sealed packaging protected from sun, dust, moisture and elevated temperatures. The adhesive performance is not impacted by a slight oily, sticky surface of the ZeroPack® format.
Shelf Life: 24 months

Clarity® 4164