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ADCOTETM 536A and ADCOTE 536B Laminating Adhesive 

Description 

Adcote 536A is the isocyanate terminated polyester urethane component of a two component, high

application solids adhesive system which requires the use of Adcote 536B to achieve full properties. 

Adheres to a variety of substrates with excellent heat and chemical resistance. 

Typical Properties*

 Adcote 536A Adcote 536B

Solids 60% 75%

Viscosity 300 cps 1800 cps

Weight/Gallon 8.6 lb 9.4 lb

Solvent Ethyl Acetate Ethyl Acetate 

Mix Ratio 100 pbw 11.0 pbw

Diluents Urethane grade ethyl acetate, methyl ethyl ketone, or toluene

Shelf Life 360 Days 360 Days

(unopened containers)

*These items are provided for general information only. They are approximate values and are not 

considered part of a product specification.

Typical Uses

Adcote 536A/536B is designed for laminating aluminum foil and a variety of polyester, polyolefin and

coextruded films typically used in food, medical and industrial packaging applications. Adcote 536A/536B

was specifically designed for optimum performance where slip modified films are used and applications

requiring excellent heat and chemical resistance. Adcote 536A/536B can be used where a low nip

temperature is required when producing temperature sensitive constructions.

Safety, Handling and Storage

• Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Keep container tightly

closed. 

• Hot organic chemical vapors can suddenly and without warning combust when mixed with air. Ignition

can occur at typical elevated temperature process conditions. Please evaluate such processes to

assure safe handling conditions. 

• Support and ground containers before opening, dispensing, mixing, pouring or emptying. Open with

non-sparking tools. If container is warm, open bung slowly to release the internal pressure. 

• Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash contaminated goggles, face shield, and gloves. Professionally

launder contaminated clothing before re-use.

• ATTENTION! Container can be hazardous when empty. Follow label warnings even after container is

empty. Do not use heat, sparks, open flames, torches or cigarettes on or near empty containers. Do

not reuse empty container without professional cleaning.

• Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet for more information. 

Dilution of Adcote 536A with coreactant 536B below 30% solids for application may cause mechanical

stability problems.

Adcote 536A is moisture sensitive. Containers should not remain open for an extended period of time. 

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PACKAGING AND

CONVERTING 

A
Recommended Operating Conditions

Application Method Direct Gravure 

Application Cylinder 110 - 150 line

Application Solids 35 - 45% 

Dry Adhesive Weight 1.5 - 3.0 lb/ream 

Dry Web Temperature 150 - 180°F 

Lamination Temperature 120 - 220°F 

Cure Time 3-5 days at 70°F 

Slitting/Rewinding Time 24 - 48 hours at 70°F 

Cleaning Solvent Methyl Ethyl Ketone 

Solids vs Zahn #2 Viscosity

Adcote 536A/Coreactant B (100:11 pbw)

0

15

30

45

60

75

90

105

120

25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

% Solids In Ethyl Acetate

Zahn #2 viscosity,

seconds @ 78°F (25°C)

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A d c o te 536A / 536B S ta tic P o t L ife

M ix a t 4 0 P e r C e n t S o lid s

1 0

1 2

1 4

1 6

1 8

2 0

2 2

2 4

2 6

0 2 4 4 8

P o t Life H ours

Viscosity No. 2 Zahn

M in . Vis c . Sp e c

M a x . Vis c . Sp e c .

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Static Potlife Curve for Minimum and Maximum Running Solids 

for Adcote 536A/Coreactant B (100:11 pbw)

in Ethyl Acetate

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

0 24 48

Time in Hours

35% NVM

45% NMM

_____________________________________________________________________ Adcote is a registered trademark of Rohm and Haas Company.

These suggestions and data are based on information we believe to be reliable. They are offered in good faith, but without 

guarantee, as conditions and method of use of our products are beyond our control. We recommend that the prospective user 

determine the suitability of our materials and suggestions before adopting them on a commercial scale.

Suggestions for uses of our products or the inclusion of descriptive material from patents and the citation of specific patents in this 

publication should not be understood as recommending the use of our products in violation of any patent or as permission or license 

to use any patents of the Rohm and Haas Company. 

Visit us at http://www.rohmhaas.com/AdhesivesSealants

Rohm and Haas Company, Midwest Technical Center, 2531 Technology Drive, Suite 301, Elgin, IL 60124

Phone: 847-649-3800 Fax: 847-649-3760 

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Rohm and Haas Food and Drug Opinion 

Product Name: ADCOTE(TM) 536A ADHESIVE 

Regulation Number Complies Limitations Opinion Date 

21CFR175.105 L 1 Oct 25, 2002 

21CFR175.300 N Apr 14, 2003 

21CFR177.1395 N Apr 14, 2003 

Legend: 

L Yes, this product is cleared with limitations as noted. 

N No, this product is not cleared. 

Limitations: 

1 SOLVENT MUST BE COMPLETELY EVAPORATED DURING DRYING 

AND CURING. 

Regulations: 

 21CFR175.105 ADHESIVES 

 21CFR175.300 RESINOUS AND POLYMERIC COATINGS 

 21CFR177.1395 LAMINATE STRUCTURES FOR USE AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 

120F AND 250F 

Product Name: ADCOTE(TM) 536B ADHESIVE 

Regulation Number Complies Limitations Opinion Date 

21CFR175.105 L 1 Oct 25, 2002 

21CFR175.300 N Apr 14, 2003 

21CFR177.1390 N Apr 14, 2003 

Legend: 

L Yes, this product is cleared with limitations as noted. 

N No, this product is not cleared. 

Limitations: 

1 SOLVENT MUST BE COMPLETELY EVAPORATED DURING DRYING 

AND CURING. 

Regulations: 

 21CFR175.105 ADHESIVES 

 21CFR175.300 RESINOUS AND POLYMERIC COATINGS 

 21CFR177.1390 LAMINATE STRUCTURES FOR USE AT TEMPERATURES OF 250F 

AND ABOVE 

Disclaimer: 

 This information relates specifically to this product. We believe this information to 

be accurate and reliable as of this date. 

 We recommend that our customers make their own determination on the suitability 

of this product for their particular application. 

 We cannot guarantee that the indirect food additives/food-contact status of this 

product will remain unchanged indefinitely; therefore we recommend that you 

periodically verify its status.