Swift®therm LT 8416

Identification

GBU

HHC

RTU Product Type

Hot Melt Adhesive

Categories

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

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

Applications

Application Area

Cartons,

Cases

Applications & Uses

Cleaning Instructions

• Consult the equipment manufacturer for clean-up procedures. After clean up, flush the applicator thoroughly with hot melt to purge the system.

Product Application

• Case and carton packaging applications.

Features

Ready-to-Use Product Features

Cost Effective,

Fast Setting,

General Purpose,

Good Thermal Stability,

Low Application Temperature,

Clean Machining

Features & Benefits

Product Characteristics

• Low application temperature.

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability

• North America

Physical Properties

Odor

Neutral

Properties

Suitable Substrates

• Virgin and/or recycled corrugated and a variety of coated/uncoated carton stock.

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Color	6	Gardner	-
Softening Point	171	°F	Mettler Softening Point Method
Specific Gravity	0.977	-	-
Static Adhesion Failure Test Temperature (100g oven peel)	124	°F	-
Static Adhesion Failure Test Temperature (500g oven shear)	155	°F	-
Storage Temperature	140	°F	-
Viscosity (at 250°F)	1411	cPs	-
Viscosity (at 275°F)	869	cPs	-
Viscosity (at 300°F)	611	cPs	-

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Application Temperature	275	°F	-

Odor

Neutral

Safety & Health

Safety Information

• To minimize the risk of burns, we recommend the use of eye protection and protective clothing when working near a hot melt applicator. To minimize the risk of flammable vapors, do not exceed a melt temperature above 400°F. Prevent the build-up of vapors. Extinguish all sources of ignition during hot melt use.

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

Clean and dry conditions below 140°F.

Shelf Life

730 days