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ADCOTETM 563AC 

Laminating Adhesive

Description

Adcote 563AC is an acetone-based version of Adcote 563. 

Adcote 563AC adhesive is the polyester component of a two component laminating adhesive which requires

the use of an isocyanate coreactant. This polyester, in conjunction with various isocyanate terminated

coreactants, functions as an adhesive for flexible packaging and industrial laminations.

Adcote 563AC adhesive adheres to a wide variety of substrates including cellophane, treated polyolefins,

polyester, polyamide, aluminum foil, paper, metallized and PVDC coated materials, and the treated

heat-sealable layers of coextrusions. 

Adcote 563AC adhesive applied at high solids provides optical clarity, high bond strength, and a high level of

heat and chemical resistance. 

Typical Properties*

Solids 80% 

Viscosity 2720 cps @ 77°F (Brookfield)

Weight/Gallon 9.6 lb

Solvents Acetone 

Coreactant Coreactant F** 

Mix Ratio 100 pbw Adcote 563AC/14 pbw Coreactant F

Diluents Acetone, Urethane Grade Methyl Ethyl Ketone, 

 Urethane Grade Ethyl Acetate 

Shelf Life 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. 

** Other coreactants are available for special uses. Consult your Rohm and Haas sales representative for

further information.

Typical Uses

The principal uses for Adcote 563AC adhesive with coreactant are in meat and cheese packaging, coffee 

pouches, condiment packaging, snack food laminations and metallized film laminations. 

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PACKAGING AND

CONVERTING

ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS 

A
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. 

Alcohol and similar materials containing active hydrogen can react with Adcote 563AC adhesive causing

inadequate cure. 

Adcote 563AC 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.

Recommended Operating Conditions

Application Method Direct Gravure 

Cylinder 165 - 200 line

Application Solids 45-60% 

Dry Adhesive Weight 1.0-1.75 lb/ream 

Drying Web Temperature 150-180°F 

Lamination Temperature 140-180°F 

Cure Time 7-10 days at 70°F 

Slitting/Rewinding Time 48-72 hr at 70°F 

Cleaning solvent MEK, Ethyl Acetate 

Solids Viscosity Curve Adcote 563AC

@ 25°C

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65

% solids

Viscosity in Seconds, Zahn #2

acetone

MethylAc

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Potlife

Adcote 563AC/Coreactant F 100:14

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

Initial 6 Hours 24 Hours 48 Hours

Viscosity Zahn Seconds

42% NVM

58% NVM

______________________________________________________________________ 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) 563AC 

Regulation Number Complies Limitations Opinion Date 

21CFR175.105 L 1 Apr 05, 2002 

21CFR175.300 L 1 Apr 05, 2002 

21CFR175.320 L 1 Apr 05, 2002 

21CFR176.170 L 1, 2 Apr 05, 2002 

21CFR176.180 L 1 Apr 05, 2002 

Legend: 

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

Limitations: 

1 SOLVENT MUST BE COMPLETELY EVAPORATED DURING 

DRYING AND CURING. 

2 PROVIDED THAT THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE 

PAPER AND PAPERBOARD COMPLIES WITH THE EXTRACTIVES

LIMITATIONS IN 21CFR176.170 PARAGRAPH (C). 

Regulations: 

 21CFR175.105 ADHESIVES 

 21CFR175.300 RESINOUS AND POLYMERIC COATINGS 

 21CFR175.320 RESINOUS AND POLYMERIC COATINGS FOR POLYOLEFIN 

FILMS 

 21CFR176.170 COMPONENTS OF PAPER AND PAPERBOARD IN CONTACT 

WITH AQUEOUS AND FATTY FOODS 

 21CFR176.180 COMPONENTS OF PAPER AND PAPERBOARD IN CONTACT 

WITH DRY FOOD 

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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Product Name: COREACTANT F 

Regulation Number Complies Limitations Opinion Date 

21CFR175.105 L 1 May 12, 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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