Foster® 83-13HM ZP Hot Melt Adhesive

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Foster® 83-13HM ZP Hot Melt Adhesive is a high-performance, pressure-sensitive hot melt adhesive (PSA) designed for specific applications in attaching facing materials to various types of thermal insulation in pipe covering and facing projects. This adhesive is compatible with a range of facing materials, including ASJ, FSK, Saran, polyester, and other paper and aluminum foil laminate facings, when used in conjunction with fiberglass, PIR, PUR, phenolic, polystyrene, and cellular glass insulations.

Product Type: Hot Melt Nonreactive Adhesive

Application Area: All Service Jackets (ASJ), FSK Jackets, Insulators, Pipes

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Aluminum, Fiberglass, Glass, Metal, Paper, Phenolics, Polyesters, Polyisocyanurate, Polystyrene (PS), Polyurethane, Polyurethane (PU) Foam

Features: Good Extrusion Properties, Low Odor, Swirl Spray Capability

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

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Product Highlights
  • FOSTER 83-13HM ZP Adhesive is very low odor and has excellent swirl spray or extrusion capability.
  • It may be applied at relatively low adhesive temperatures while still maintaining a long open time when applied to either the insulation or direct to the facing* material.

* For best results, and to avoid wrinkling with Saran or other temperature sensitive facings, apply the adhesive directly to the insulation rather than facing.

Applications & Uses

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Limitations
  • To prevent charring keep insulation dust and other contaminants out of adhesive. Keep hot melt tank covered at all times and keep boxes of unused adhesive closed or in dust free storage.
  • Maintain tank, hose and tip temperature below 325°F. When adhesive will not be used for extended periods of time turn off heat or reduce temperature to below 200°F. Do not leave adhesive in tank hot overnight.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density7.8lbs./gal.-
Viscosity (at 121°C)9250.0cps-
Viscosity (at 135°C)4700.0cps-
Viscosity (at 149°C)3100.0cps-
Viscosity (at 163°C)1575.0cps-
Viscosity (at 177°C)1050.0cps-
Peel Strength (180 Degree, at 60 second , 75°F, 1 mil)11.7N/cm-
Mettler Softening Point80 - 90°CASTM D3461
Shear Adhesion Failure Temperature (SAFT, at 63°C, Load)500.0g/in²-
VOC Content (Less Water)0.0g/l-
Coverage Range3 - 10g/ft²
Application Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Recommended Application Temperature275 - 300°F
Flame Characteristics
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Smoke Developed ¹0
Flame Spread ¹0
Note

¹ - Applied to 1/4 inch (6.4mm) inorganic reinforced cement board. The flame spread may vary at different product thicknesses and/or when applied with on other substrates.

Regulatory & Compliance

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Compliance

FOSTER 83-13HM ZP Adhesive meets NFPA 90A and 90B 25/50 requirements.

Safety & Health

Precautionary Information
  • To minimize the risk of burns we recommend the use of eye protection and protective clothing when working near a hot melt applicator.
  • To minimize the risk of flammable vapors do not exceed melt temperatures above 400°F.
  • Prevent the build-up of vapors.
  • Extinguish all sources of ignition during hot melt use.
  • For professional use only.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

Packaging & Availability

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Packaging Information

FOSTER 83-13HM ZP Adhesive is packaged in convenient Zero-Pack bags of adhesive pillows. The ZP bags allow for easy addition to the hot melt tank by dropping the entire bag into the melt tank or by opening and adding individual pillows.

  • Pillows
  • 31 Lbs. (14 kg) / Case
  • Zero Pack Bags (ZP): approx. 5.2 lbs./bag (2.4 kg/bag)