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MOR-ESTERTM 49006-P 

Solid Polyester Resin 

Description 

Mor-Ester 49006-P is a very tough and hard solid polyester resin. Mor-Ester 49006-P can be used as is or

crosslinked for further chemical and temperature resistance. Excellent adhesion is achieved to most plastic

films, especially PET and PVC. Mor-Ester 49006-P resin can be used in both industrial and packaging

applications. 

Features and Benefits

•Excellent Adhesion •Broad Use on Most Surfaces •U.V. Stable

•Excellent Weatherability •High Tensile Strength •Strong Interlaminate Bonds

•High Pigment/Filler Acceptance •Economical Base •Crosslinkable 

•Enhanced Chemical and Temperature •Non-Blocking Properties

Typical Applications

•Heat Seal for Films and Foils •Writable Coatings •Binding Resin and Web Saturant

•Silk Screen Ink Base •Prime Coat for Films

Typical Properties* 

Specific Gravity 1.26

Flow Melt Point 120°C (248°F) 

Tensile Strength 1600 PSI 

Elongation 390% 

Acid Number 3 

Hydroxyl Number 10 

Glass Transition 37°C (97°F) 

Shelf Life 720 days

Suggested Solvents Blends of methylene chloride, ethyl acetate, toluene, methyl ethyl ketone,

DBE, 1,3 dioxolane, etc. for solutions up to 40% solids. 

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

considered part of a product specification. 

Forms Available

• Pellets in 50 lb drums

• Various solid concentrations in a variety of solvents up to 40% 

(Consult your Rohm and Haas sales representative)

Suggested Curatives 

100 parts Mor-Ester 49006-P 8 parts Coreactant F

100 parts Mor-Ester 49006-P 6.5 parts Coreactant 9L10 

100 parts Mor-Ester 49006-P 6.5 parts Coreactant CT

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PACKAGING AND

CONVERTING

ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS 
Precaution

Other components of and in, the substrates can react with Mor-Ester 490006-P. This can result in changes

of the Mor-Ester 49006-P as well as the substrates and other components of the structure. It is

recommended to test the suitability of the Mor-Ester 49006-P for a particular application before large-scale

use is undertaken. 

Mor-Ester 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: MOR-ESTER(TM) 49006P 

Regulation Number Complies Limitations Opinion Date

21CFR175.105 Y Oct 11, 2001

21CFR175.300 L 1 Oct 11, 2001

21CFR175.320 Y Oct 11, 2001

21CFR176.170 L 1, 2 Oct 11, 2001

21CFR176.180 Y Oct 11, 2001

21CFR177.1390 L 1 Oct 11, 2001

 Paragraphs (c)(2)(ii), (c)(2)(v)(a) and (c)(2)(vi)(a)(2) 

21CFR177.1395 L 1 Oct 11, 2001

Legend: 

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

Y Yes, this product is cleared. 

Limitations: 

1 FOR USE ONLY IN CONTACT WITH NON-ALCOHOLIC FOODS. 

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 

 21CFR177.1390 LAMINATE STRUCTURES FOR USE AT TEMPERATURES OF 

250F AND ABOVE 

 21CFR177.1395 LAMINATE STRUCTURES FOR USE AT TEMPERATURES 

BETWEEN 120F AND 250F 

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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