Swift®tak 3850 is a water-based adhesive with excellent machinability and water resistance. It is used in packaging applications, including food and beverage packaging, and is suitable for use with bottles, glass, and aluminum foils.

Product Type: Waterborne Adhesive

Application Area: Bottles

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Aluminum Foils, Foils, Glass

Features: Cleanable, Excellent Machinability, Good Washability, Ice Water Resistance, Water Resistant, Water-based

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features
Product Highlights
  • Good Ice Water Resistance
  • Good Warm Water Resistance
  • Good Machinability
  • Easy Cleanability and Washability
  • Recommended for Returnable Bottles in Standard Wash Off Process

Applications & Uses

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Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Application and Cleaning Instructions

Application Instructions

  • Optimal adhesive temperature is between 25°C and 30°C depending on the machine line speed.
  • Please make sure that the product is compatible to previous adhesive used before usage.
  • Surfaces to be bonded must be clean, dry and free from dust, oil, grease and dirt.
  • Product should be stirred before use and do not mix with other adhesives.
  • It is also recommended to be used within the shelf life.

Cleaning Instructions

  • Whenever possible, clean up the adhesive before it dries using warm water.
  • If dry, use warm water or by mechanical scrapping.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity (at 26°C)50000 - 90000cPsBrookfield RVT 7/20
Solid Content36 - 42%-
pH8 - 9--

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
9 months
Storage Conditions
  • In original sealed packaging protected from sun, dust, moisture and high temperatures.
  • Clean and dry conditions above 10°C and below 35°C.