Clean Melt® 8860

Identification

GBU

HHC

RTU Product Type

Hot Melt Adhesive

Categories

Markets → Printing & Packaging → Applications → Tapes, Labels & Adhesives → Case & Carton Sealing

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

Applications

Application Area

Trays,

Cartons,

Case Sealing,

Folding Box,

Wrap Around,

Corrugated Cases,

Agriculture Trays

Application Method

Nozzle

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Cardboards,

Corrugated Board,

Kraft Paper

Segment

Case and Carton Sealing

Applications & Uses

Application Instructions

Apply by nozzles. Application temperature: 160°C – 180°C
Open time: medium, Setting time: short
The granule format is suitable for use in automatic feeder systems. Push bags to remove blocking and loosen up granules due to storage, before filling the reservoir and ensure surrounding does not exceed +35°C.

Typical Applications

This universal adhesive has been developed for case & carton sealing, folding boxes, wrap-around boxes, and tray erection. It bonds a variety of packaging materials.

Features

Ready-to-Use Product Features

Cost Effective,

Free Flowing,

Good Bonding Strength,

Good Thermal Stability,

Heat Resistance,

Excellent Machinability,

Medium Open Time,

Good Heat Stability,

Excellent Multi-Substrate Adhesion,

Initial Hot Tack,

High Springback

Features & Benefits

Product Characteristics

• white, universal packaging adhesive
• good bonding strength on a variety of difficult surfaces
• free-flowing granules
• good heat resistance
• good heat stability and clean machinability
• economic use

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability

• Europe
• India/MiddleEast/Africa (IMEA)

Physical Properties

Physical Form

Granules

Film Appearance

Hard, elastic, dry

Properties

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Application Temperature	160 - 180	°C	-
Film	Hard, elastic, dry	-	-
Softening Point	approx. 105	°C	Mettler
Storage Temperature	max. 35	°C	-
Viscosity (at 150°C, spindle 27)	approx. 1,900	mPa.s	Brookfield Viscometer
Viscosity (at 150°C, spindle 27, Test method version year 1988)	approx. 1,900	mPa.s	ASTM D3236
Viscosity (at 160°C, spindle 27)	approx. 1,500	mPa.s	Brookfield Viscometer
Viscosity (at 160°C, spindle 27, Test method version year 1988)	approx. 1,500	mPa.s	ASTM D3236
Viscosity (at 180°C, spindle 27)	approx. 950	mPa.s	Brookfield Viscometer
Viscosity (at 180°C, spindle 27, Test method version year 1988)	approx. 950	mPa.s	ASTM D3236

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

In original sealed packaging protected from sun, dust, moisture, and high temperatures. Do not store above +35°C to received free-flowing advantage or loosen up in case of any agglomeration caused by differing transport conditions.

Shelf Life

24 months