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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 

CONVERTING 
Alcohol and similar materials containing active hydrogen can react with Adcote 102E adhesive causing 

inadequate cure. 

Adcote 102E can react or interact with other components 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 adhesive in a steam cabinet, allowing venting of the 

container and heating to 110-140°F. After the adhesive 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 102E / F

100:6.5 Ethyl Acetate Dilution

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Per Cent Solids

VIscosity No. 2 Zahn

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Upper Range

______________________________________________________________________ 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 

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

Product N

Re Limitations Opinion Date

ame: ADCOTETM 102E 

gulation Number Complies

21CFR175.105 Y May 12, 2004

21CFR177.1390 L 1 May 12, 2004 

 Paragraph (c)(2)(v)(a) 

21CFR177.1395 L 1 May 12, 2004 

Legend:

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

Limitatio

Y 

ns:

Yes, this product is cleared. 

1 THE COMBINATION OF ADCOTE 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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Regulation inion 

Date

Limitations

ADHESIVES 

390

AND ABOVE 

 21CFR177.1395 LAMINATE STRUCTURES FOR USE AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN

120F AND 250F 

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Name: COREACTANT (TM) F

Complies Op

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gend:

Yes, this product is cleared with limitations noted

No, this product is not cleared

 migration studies.

Reg tion

Adhesives

ates specifically to this product. We believe this information to be accurate and 

is date. 

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1CFR175.105 Y 02/29/2008

 

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21CFR175.105

Disclaimer:

 This information rel

reliable as of th

 We recommend that our customers make their own determination on the suitability of this product fo

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.