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# ADCOTETM 102E/Coreactant F Laminating Adhesive

Description Adcote 102E 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 102E adhesive adheres to a wide variety of substrates including cellophane, treated polyolefins, polyester, polyamide, aluminum foil, metallized and PVDC coated materials, and the treated heat sealable layers of co-extrusions.

Adcote 102E adhesive provides optical clarity, high bond strength, and a high level of heat and chemical resistance.

Typical Properties* Solids 36% Viscosity 1500 cps at 25°C Weight/Gallon 8.35 lb Solvent Ethyl Acetate Coreactant Coreactant F** Mix Ratio 100 pbw Adcote 102E 6.5 pbw Coreactant F Diluents Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Toluene, or Urethane Grade Ethyl Acetate Shelf Life 360 days (unopened container)

*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 sales representative for further information.

Typical Uses The principal uses for Adcote 102E adhesive with co-reactant are in meat and cheese packaging, coffee pouches, condiment packaging, liquid packaging, and high demand film to film laminations.

Safety, Handling and Storage

 Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area.

 Follow good manufacturing and handling practices.

 Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash contaminated goggles, faceshield, 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 professional cleaning.

 Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet for more information.

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# PACKAGING AND CONVERTINGAlcohol and similar materials containing active hy drogen can react with Adcote 102E adhesive causing inadequate cure.

Adcote 102E can react or interact with other component s 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 Application Cylinder 95 - 110 line Application Solids 15 - 25% Dry Adhesive Weights 1.2 - 1.7 lb/ream Drying Web Temperature 150° - 180°F Lamination Temperature 160° - 200°F Cure Time* 7 - 15 days at 70°F Slitting/Rewinding Time 24 - 48 hours at 70°F Cleaning Solvent Methyl Ethyl Ketone

*Other cure conditions suggested for special uses. Consult your sales representative for further information.

High molecular weight polyesters that are used in solution adhesives like Adcote 102E have tendency to form a reversible structure in solution with time. This structuring is accelerated when the adhesive is exposed to temperatures below 50°F. The structuring is reversible if heat and shear is applied to the adhesive. We recommend placing the container of ad hesive in a steam cabinet, allowing venting of the container and heating to 110-140°F. After the adh esive reaches the proper temperature, mix the adhesive in the container for 1-3 hours under moderate shear. Use of a disperser or “Cowles” type blade will shorten the time needed.

Caution must be taken because of the flammability of the solvents used in the adhesive. Please review MSDS for hazards associated with the adhesive.

Attempting to redisperse without heat may reduce the apparent viscosity, but not result in a homogeneous mix. Before using the adhesive, check, to make sure that all resin has returned to a true solution and no gels remain



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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 sugges tions 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 pr oducts in violation of any patent or as permission or lic ense to use any patents of the Rohm and Haas Company.

Visit us at http://www.rohmhaas.com/adhesivesSealants Address: Midwest Technical Center, 2531 Technology Drive, Suite 301, Elgin, IL 60124 Phone: 847-649-3800

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# Rohm and Haas Food and Drug Opinion

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Re Limitations Opinion Date ame: ADCOTETM 102E

gulation Number Complies 21CFR175.105 Y May 12, 2004 21CFR177.1390 L 1 May 12, 2004 (c)(2)(v)(a) Paragrap h 21CFR177.1395 L 1 May 12, 2004

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

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1 THE COMBINATION OF ADC OTE 102E/COREACTANT 9L10 IS COMPOSITIONALLY COMPLIANT WITH 21CFR177.1390 Regulations:

21CFR175.105 21CFR177.1 LAMINATE STRUCTURES FOR USE AT TEMPERATURES OF 250F



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