Swift®tak 5620 is an industry pioneer in paper straw adhesive that creates strong, liquid-resistant straws for today’s foodservice needs. Tested with the industry’s leading paper suppliers, the adhesive helps ensure that straws withstand 1.5+ hours in liquid without becoming excessively soggy or starting to unravel. Swift®tak SWK-5620 is specifically designed for efficient paper straw production and is FDA 176.170 approved for safe consumer use. Plus, this adhesive may support the creation of a certified industrial compostable paper straw.

Product Type: Contact Adhesive, Waterborne Adhesive

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Paper

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    Application Instructions
    • Incumbent adhesive may process differently than Swift®tak SWK-5620. Various machine settling may need to be adjusted like application weight, paper tension, or paper throughput. Work with local Sales Office to set up optimal application.
    • Cleaning Instructions: Best to clean before drying using warm water.
    Typical Applications

    Paper straw manufacturing

    Properties

    Color (Properties)
    Odor
    Characteristic
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Solids Content (Non volatiles)50 - 53%-
    pH4.0 - 6.0CLI - GPHAS
    Viscosity (Sp4, 20 rpm, at 79°F)2700 - 3 000cPs-

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    Safety Precautions

    Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Product will irritate eyes if contact occurs. Skin irritation is possible on prolonged or repeated contact

    Storage & Handling

    Shelf Life
    90 Days
    Storage Information

    For best performance, the product should be stored and used at 65°F to 85°F. Do not freeze. Ship and store at temperatures above 40°F.