Swift®tak RP-257

Identification

GBU

HHC

RTU Product Type

Waterborne Adhesive

Categories

Markets → Printing & Packaging → Applications → Tapes, Labels & Adhesives → Case & Carton Sealing

Technologies → Adhesives & Sealants → Product Families → Bonding Technology → Water-Based Adhesives

Applications

Application Area

Cartons,

Case Sealing,

Folding Carton,

Paper Converting,

Paperboard,

Packaging Mechanisms,

Glue Lap

Application Method

Extrusion

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Paper,

Paperboard,

Carton Stock,

Solid Bleached Sulfate (Sbs) Paperboard

Segment

Case and Carton Sealing

Applications & Uses

Typical Applications

• Formulated specifically for several packaging and converting paperboard applications.
• It is designed for high-speed, folding carton manufacturing to run in a straight-line gluing process.
• It can also be used for other paperboard applications such as carton seal, case seal and glue-lap.
• A UV indicator has been added to enable tracking of the adhesive using UV lamps.

Features

Ready-to-Use Product Features

Low Viscosity,

UV Detectable,

Water-based,

Excellent Rheology,

Minimizes Downtime,

Excellent Machinability,

High Speed Gluing,

Excellent Multi-Substrate Adhesion

Features & Benefits

Product Characteristics

• Wide range adhesion: will bond many carton stocks, including poly- coated or fluor treated recycled & sbs
• Excellent rheology: enables high number of cartons per minute; minimizes blocking & rejects
• Low viscosity / clean machining: accurate application using non- contact extrusion systems
• Uv indicator: adhesive application can be monitored; minimized down time

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability

• North America

Typical Packaging

5-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums and 300-gallon totes. Other packaging may be available.

Properties

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Shipping Temperature	min. 5	°C	-
Solids Content	approx. 51	%	-
Storage Temperature	65 - 85	°F	-
Viscosity (at 26°C)	475 - 575	cPs	-
pH	4.0 - 6.0	-	-

Safety & Health

Safety Advice

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

Storage & Handling

Cleaning Instructions

Best to clean before drying. Use warm water.

Storage Conditions

For best performance, the product should be stored and used at 65°F – 85°F. Do not freeze. Ship and store at temperatures above 5oC.

Shelf Life

90 days