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ADCOTETM 1544H

Extrusion Primer

Description and Features

Adcote 1544H is a waterborne primer designed for extrusion coating applications on cellulosic substrates. 

Adhesion is improved between paper and paperboard and polyethylene board extrudates. 

Adcote 1544H may be used on smooth finished calandered or on coated paper. Adhesion is improved

even with coating weights as low as 3-5 lbs of polyethylene. Use of Adcote 1544H primer eliminates bond

variations due to changes in paper surface. 

Optimum performance is obtained when the extrudate is fully oxidized (605°F for polyethylene). 

Satisfactory performance for some applications is obtained with lower extrudate temperatures (580-

600°F). 

As Adcote 1544H is applied in very diluted solutions (ca 1%solids), care must be exercised not to use 

hardwater. A buffering agent to prevent precipitation should be added to soften hard water. This can be

accomplished by diluting Adcote 1544H using an aqueous solution of 0.5% Calgon(R) (Reckitt Benckiser)

water softener. 

Adcote 1544H may be used either in-line or separate from the extrusion operation.

Typical Properties* 

Solids 10% 

Viscosity 12 sec (#3 Zahn)

Weight/Gallon 8.5 

Appearance Translucent liquid 

Solvent Water

Stability freeze/thaw limited 

 mechanical excellent 

shelf 540 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

Principal uses are in polyethylene coated paper stock for cups, milk cartons, bag liners, and unit portion 

packs of hygroscopic powders. 

Recommended Operating Conditions

Application Method Gravure smooth roll

Application Solids 1 - 2% 

Diluent Water (soft), may contain some isopropyl alcohol 

Web Temperature 150° - 180°F, will need very little drying on heavy stocks 

Coating Weight 0.01 lb/ream (0.005 - 0.05 range)

Clean-up Water, ammoniacal soapy water

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PACKAGING AND

BUILDING MATERIALS 
Safety, Handling and Storage 

• Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area. 

• Follow good manufacturing and handling practices. 

• 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 reuse empty container without professionally cleaning it first. 

• Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet for more information. 

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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) 1544H 

Regulation Number Complies Limitations Opinion Date 

21CFR175.105 Y Aug 31, 2001 

21CFR176.170 L 1 Aug 31, 2001 

21CFR176.180 L 1 Aug 31, 2001 

Legend: 

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

Y Yes, this product is cleared. 

Limitations: 

1 FOR USE AS AN ADJUVANT PRIOR TO THE SHEET FORMATION IN 

PAPER-MAKING SYSTEMS OPERATED AT A PH OF 4.5 OR HIGHER 

LIMITED TO A LEVEL OF 5 WT% (BASED ON SOLIDS) OF FINISHED 

DRY PAPER OR PAPERBOARD FIBERS. 

Regulations: 

 21CFR175.105 ADHESIVES 

 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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