H.B. Fuller® NW-1169

Identification

GBU

HHC

RTU Product Type

Hot Melt Adhesive

Categories

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

Applications

Application Area

Nonwoven Substrates

Application Method

Slot Coating

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Polyethylene (PE)

Segment

Hygiene

Applications & Uses

Application Instructions

Application performance achieved for slot coat or fine line.

Application temperature: 200°F – 245°F

Set the melter, hose and dies between the recommended settings. Do not increase the temperature above settings.

• Melter: 205°F - 230°F
• Hose: 220°F - 240°F
• Die: 220°F - 245°F

Suitable Substrates

Typically applied on the inside of PE or breathable PE backsheet materials but can also be applied on nonwoven substrates.

Typical Applications

For the use as Wetness Indicator within personal hygiene products.

pH Conditions for Adhesive Color Change

0.9% Saline solution should be in a pH range of 4 – 7 and a @37°C.

Features

Ready-to-Use Product Features

High Performance

Features & Benefits

Product Benefits

• yellow color product in dry state changes to blue in contact with water and saline (0.9% Nacl soln)
• sensitive to heat and moisture

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability

• North America

Physical Properties

Odor

Neutral

Properties

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Application Temperature	200 - 245	°F	-
Softening Point	162 - 164	°F	-
Specific Gravity	0.99	-	-
Viscosity (at 225°F)	3900	cPs	-
Viscosity (at 250°F)	1100	cPs	-
Viscosity (at 275°F)	580	cPs	-

Odor

Neutral

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

365 days