Swift®tak PS 8405 is a water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive made from a modified aqueous dispersion of acrylic and methacrylic esters. It offers good water resistance, clarity, high peel and tack, and excellent resistance to water whitening.

Product Type: Label, Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, Waterborne Adhesive

Application Area: Filmic Labels

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Glass, High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Metal, Polypropylene (PP), Stainless Steel

Features: Blush Resistant, Consistent High Quality, Excellent Transparency Properties, Exceptional Peel, Good Aging Behavior, High Water Whitening Resistance, Self-adhesion, Superior Clarity, Tacky, Water Whitening Resistance, Water-based

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

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Product Highlights

Swift®tak PS 8405 is a water-based pressure-sensitive adhesives designed for self-adhesive filmic labels. It provides superior non-water whitening resistance and excellent clarity, which enables the application of a clear label to a clear package container to achieve a no-label look.

  • Excellent clarity on transparent PET labels
  • High water whitening resistance
  • Good peel retention after immersion in water
  • Superior tack and aging properties
  • Great adhesion to stainless steel, polypropylene, HDPE, and glass
  • Proven water whitening resistance after 24 hours of immersion in a water bath*. (*Final water resistance properties dependent on drying conditions during coating process.)
Product Characteristics
  • good water resistance
  • clarity
  • high peel and tack
  • excellent water whitening resistance

Applications & Uses

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Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Product Application

Adhesive designed for self-adhesive filmic labels.

Suitable Substrates: Performance on a variety of substrates should be thoroughly tested and validated before approval for the target application.

Application Instructions: Designed to be used in all coating heads, with the appropriate coat package (Wetting/Defoamer/Thickener).

Properties

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Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH6.0--
Solids Contentapprox. 51%-
Viscosity (at 20°C, Sp2, 50rpm)350.0mPa.sBrookfield RV
Viscosity (at 20°C, +/- 2 sec.)19 - 23-DIN 4
Technical Data
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH 7.0--
Solids Content 52.0%-
Viscosity (at 20°C)320.0mPa.s-

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • EIMEA
  • Europe
  • Global

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
6 months
Storage Information

The product to be stored in Clean and dry conditions above +15°C and below +25°C.