ADCOTETM 76-159/ADCOTE 811B Laminating Adhesive

Description 

Adcote 76-159/Adcote 811B is a two component, high performance adhesive system. Adcote 76-159 can be

used with different coreactants to reach different performance levels. When Adcote 76-159 is used with

Adcote 811B, this combination is designed for high temperature laminate use, including retort applications. All 

adhesive combinations adhere to aluminum foil and a variety of film substrates, providing high initial green 

bond, and offering excellent heat and chemical resistance properties. 

 

Typical Properties* 

 Adcote 76-159 Adcote 811B 

Solids 60% 75% 

Viscosity (25°C) 800 cps 1200 cps

Weight/Gallon 9.29 lbs 9.13 lbs

Solvents Ethyl Acetate Ethyl Acetate 

Diluents Urethane Grade Ethyl Acetate or other acetates, MEK or Toluene 

Mix Ratio 100 pbw 9 pbw

Shelf Life** 360 days 360 days

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

part of a product specification. 

** Store in tightly closed container in a cool, dry area. 

Adcote 76-159/Adcote 811B may react or interact with other components of laminations. Retained volatiles

(solvents or water) slip additives, antiblock agents and inks are some of the components that may cause

property changes of the laminated structure. 

Typical Processing Conditions

Application Method Direct gravure or smooth roller

Application Cylinder 130 line (gravure)

Application Solids 25 – 40% 

Dry Adhesive Weight 2.0 – 3.0 lb/ream (3000 square feet)

Drying Web Temperature 150 – 180°F

Lamination Temperature 140 – 200°F

Cure Time For retort applications, post cure @ 120 – 130°F for 3 – 5 days

Alternately, with room temperature cure, wait at least 10 days 

before retorting.

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PACKAGING AND

CONVERTING

ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS 
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 no 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. 

Adcote 811B is moisture sensitive. Containers should not remain open for an extended period of time. 

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Solids vs. Zahn #2 Viscosity for Adcote 76-159 / 811B Mix Ratio 100 : 9

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#2 Zahn Cup (

Seconds at 78 F)

35

30

25

20

15

10

5

0

20 25 30 35 40 45

Solids (%) in Ethyl Acetate

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 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 
Name: ADCOTE 76-159

Regulation Complies Opinion 

Date Limitations 

21CFR175.105 Y 08/16/2005

21CFR177.1390 L 08/16/2005 ▪ Compositional compliance with 21 CFR 177.1390 requires the use 

of another component that is listed in the same paragraph of 21 CFR 

177.1390. In other words, a component listed in (c)(2)(v) may NOT

be used with a component listed in (c)(2)(vi), unless migration studies 

have affirmed the combination to be in compliance with the FDA 

regulations. This requirement for use of components in the same 

section of 21 CFR 177.1390 applies to the use of this material in 

compliance with 21 CFR 177.1395 as well. 

Paragraphs (c)(2)(iv)(a) and (c)(2)(vi)(a)(1) and (c)(2)(vi)(a)(2)

21CFR177.1390 A 08/16/2005 ▪ A = Affirmed as compliant based upon migration studies 

▪ ADCOTE76X159 and Coreactant 9L10, used at a ratio of 100:8, at 

2.9 lb/ream, and cured for 8 days at 120F and 3 days at room

temperature, may be used as an adhesive layer in multilaminate food

packaging materials with aqueous food types with a food contact 

layer of at least 3 mil cast polypropylene under all conditions of use in 

full compliance with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. 

21CFR177.1395 L 08/16/2005 ▪ In accordance with the limitations as described under 

21CFR177.1390 above. 

Legend: 

L Yes, this product is cleared with limitations noted

N No, this product is not cleared

Y Yes, this product is cleared.

A Affirmed as compliant based on migration studies.

Regulations: 

21CFR175.105 Adhesives

21CFR177.1390 Laminate structures for use at temperatures of 250F and above

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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Rohm and Haas Food and Drug Opinion 

Product Name: ADCOTE 811B 

Regulation Number Complies Limitations Opinion Date

21CFR175.105 L 1 Sep 11, 2000

21CFR177.1390 L 1, 2 Sep 13, 2002 

 Paragraph (c)(2)(iv)(b) and (c)(2)(vi)(b) 

21CFR177.1395 L 1, 2 Jan 03, 2002 

Legend:

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

Limitations:

1 SOLVENT MUST BE COMPLETELY EVAPORATED DURING DRYING 

AND CURING. 

2 THE COMBINATION OF ADCOTE 812/ADCOTE 811B IS 

COMPOSITIONALLY COMPLIANT WITH 21CFR177.1390, 

PARAGRAPH (C)(2)(VI). 

Regulations:

 21CFR175.105 ADHESIVES 

 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.