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ADCOTETM 532A/ADCOTE 532B Laminating Adhesive

Description

Adcote 532A is the isocyanate terminated polyester urethane component of a two component, high 

application solids adhesive system which requires the use of coreactant Adcote 532B to achieve full

properties. The adhesive combination adheres to a variety of substrates with excellent heat and chemical 

resistance. 

Typical Properties*

 Adcote 532A Adcote 532B

Solids 60% 75% 

Viscosity 500 cps 3000 cps

Weight/Gallon 8.82 lb 9.43 lb

Solvent Ethyl acetate Ethyl acetate

Mix Ratio 100 pbw 20 pbw 

Diluents Urethane grade methyl ethyl ketone, ethyl acetate, or toluene 

Shelf Life 360 days 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. 

Typical Uses

Adcote 532A/532B is designed for laminating aluminum foil and a variety of polyester, nylon, EVOH, 

polyolefin and co-extruded films typically used in food, medical and industrial packaging applications. 

Adcote 532A/532B was specifically designed for optimum performance where slip modified films are used

and applications requiring excellent heat and chemical resistance. It can be used where a low nip 

temperature is required when producing temperature sensitive constructions. 

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.

Adcote 532A is moisture sensitive. Containers should not remain open for an extended period of time.

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PACKAGING AND

BUILDING MATERIALS 
Recommended Operating Conditions 

Application Method Direct gravure

Application Cylinder 110 - 150 line

Application Solids 35 - 40% 

Application Viscosity 18 - 21 sec #2 Zahn 

Dry Adhesive Weight 1.5 - 3.0 lb/ream 

Dry Web Temperature 150 - 180°F 

Lamination Temperature 150 - 220°F 

Cure Time 3 - 5 days at 70°F 

Slitting/Rewinding Time 18 - 48 hours at 70°F 

Cleaning Solvent Ethyl acetate, methyl ethyl ketone 

Pot Life 8 hours 

Typical 532A/532B Viscosity

(#2 Zahn cup at 25°C) 

Ethyl Acetate Viscosity

 % solids seconds

 35 18 

 40 21

______________________________________________________________________ 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 60124

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

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Rohm and Haas Food and Drug Opinion 

Product Name: ADCOTE 532A Adhesive 

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 

Name: ADCOTE (TM) 532B

Regulation Complies Opinion 

Date

Limitations

 21CFR175.105 Y 02/29/2008

 

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

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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