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ADCOTETM 76FS93 

Gloss Lamination 

Description and Features

Adcote 76FS93 adhesive is a single component, isocyanate terminated, polyether urethane adhesive, which

requires moisture to cure. 

Adcote 76FS93 adhesive adheres to a wide variety of substrates including cellophane, treated oriented

polypropylene, paper, paperboard, polyester, polyamide, PVDC coated materials, treated heat sealable

layers of coextrusions, and treated polyethylene. 

Adcote 76FS93 adhesive provides optical clarity, high bond strength, high shear resistance and a high level

of heat and chemical resistance. This adhesive is intended for use in non-critical and semi-critical

applications. 

The cure rate of laminations made with Adcote 76FS93 adhesive is dependent on the temperature and

relative humidity of the storage or holding area. 

Typical Properties*

Solids: 60% 

Viscosity: 2,500 cps @ 25°C 

Weight/Gallon: 8.5 lbs

Solvents: Ethyl Acetate 

Diluents: Methyl ethyl ketone, toluene or urethane grade ethyl acetate 

Shelf Life: 360 days

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

considered part of a product specification.

Typical Uses

The principal uses for Adcote 76FS93 adhesive are in snack food packaging, graphic arts and gloss

laminating, meat and cheese packaging, dry food packaging, and non-foil condiment packaging. 

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. 

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PACKAGING AND

CONVERTING

ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS 
Alcohol and similar materials containing active hydrogen can react with Adcote 76FS93 adhesive causing

inadequate cure. 

Adcote 76FS93 can react or interact with other components of laminations. Retained solvents, slip

additives, antiblock agents, and contaminated solvents are some of the components that may cause 

property changes of the film and/or adhesive. Under certain conditions, Adcote 76FS93 adhesive can

contribute to the problem of loss of sealability in finished laminations. 

Recommended Operating Conditions

Application Method: Direct gravure

Application Cylinder: 110-150 line 

Application Solids: 20-30% 

Dry Adhesive Weight: 1.0-1.5 lbs/ream 

Drying Web Temperature: 150-180°F 

Laminating Temperature: 130-170°F 

Cure Time: 5-7 days at 70°F 

Slitting/Rewinding Time: 12-24 hours at 70°F 

Cleaning solvent: Methyl ethyl ketone 

Dilution Table for 100 lb Mix

 Adcote

 % Solids 76FS93 Thinner 

30 50.0 lbs 50.0 lbs 

25 41.7 lbs 58.3 lbs 

20 33.3 lbs 66.7 lbs

______________________________________________________________________ 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 60123

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

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Rohm and Haas Food and Drug Opinion 

Product Name: ADCOTE(TM) 76FS93S 

Regulation Number Complies Limitations Opinion Date 

21CFR175.105 L 1 Mar 01, 2000 

Legend: 

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

Limitations: 

1 SOLVENT MUST BE COMPLETELY EVAPORATED DURING DRYING 

AND CURING. 

Regulations: 

 21CFR175.105 ADHESIVES 

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. 

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