H.B. Fuller HL 9597/1

H.B. Fuller HL 9597/1 is a polyurethane (PUR) hot-melt adhesive. It is specifically designed for strong adhesion to a wide range of substrates. This adhesive offers high strength and good flexibility, making it suitable for various applications. It provides good mileage compared to EVA spine adhesive. It is commonly used as a spine adhesive for bonding different paper stocks, forming a flexible film. This makes it an ideal choice for graphic arts and bookbinding applications.

Product Type: Hot Melt Adhesive

Application Area: Book Binding, Graphic Arts, Paper Converting

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Paper

Chemical Family: Polyurethanes (PU)

Features: Aggressive Tack, Excellent Substrate Adhesion, Good Adhesion, Good Flexibility, Good Mileage, Good Solvent Resistance, Good Stability, High Strength, Ink Resistance, Low Viscosity, Wide Service Temperature Range

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features
Product Characteristics
  • Lower viscosity version of HL-9597
  • Excellent stability and bonds well to difficult paper stocks
  • Aggressive tack makes it very effective for bookbinding
  • Wide service temperature range
  • Excellent flexibility
  • Exhibits resistance to solvents and inks after curing

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Area
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Application Method

Typical Applications

  • Bookbinding industry

  • Bonded assemblies including darkly colored materials

Curing Conditions

  • To obtain complete cure, this product should be exposed to temperatures and relative humidity conditions equal to or greater than +77°F and 50% relative humidity.

  • For adhesive film thicknesses 0.020 inches or less, cure typically is completed in 7 days at +77°F and 50% relative humidity.

  • Complete cure of this product will take longer at conditions less than +77°F and 50% relative humidity.

  • Cure rates and completeness of cure will vary with adhesive film thickness and substrates' water permeability.

Application Instructions

  • Warning : Application temperature must not exceed 300°F. Fumes and particulates containing excess isocyanates may be generated.

  • This adhesive is designed to be used with platen or reservoir-type melters that will dispense adhesive from 5-gallon pails and 55-gallon drums.

  • This product is designed to have less than a two-fold increase in viscosity over 12 hours at normal application temperature in the absence of moisture.

Cleaning Instructions

  • To clean up spilled adhesive, allow the adhesive to cool to room temperature and scrape off heavy deposits with a putty knife.

  • Any uncured residual film may be wiped clean with a common polyurethane solvent (Toluene, MEK).

  • Clean up adhesive before it cures.

  • Consult the equipment manufacturer for any cleanup procedures.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity13 000 cPs-
Viscosity3 100 - 4 500cPs-

Safety & Health

Safety Advice
  • Use this adhesive in a well-ventilated area.
  • Local exhaust ventilation should be provided at the point of application and over the pre-melting reservoir.
  • Monitor the level of free methylene bisphenyl diisocyanate in the operator’s work zone during application. OSHA regulations state that the maximum exposure of the operator should not exceed 20 parts per billion. The time-weighted average exposure over an 8-hour period should not exceed 5 parts per billion.
  • Wear appropriate gloves and long-sleeve garments to minimize the risk of burns and skin sensitization.
  • Wear protective eyewear to minimize the risk of eye contact.

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Asia

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
365 days