ADCOTETM 795/796

High Running Solid Solvent–based Laminating Adhesive

ADCOTE™ 795/796 adhesive is a two component, high application
solids (50%) dry bond solvent–based laminating adhesive system.
This adhesive system adheres to a variety of substrates with excellent
heat and chemical resistance.
ADCOTE™ 795/796 adhesive is designed for laminating aluminum
Adhesive Viscosity compared to Application Solids:
ADCOTE™ 795/796 compared to Solvent–based Benchmark
Adhesive Viscosity compared to Application Solids – Ford Cup B-4
140
120

Viscosity in secs
foil and a variety of polyester, polyolefin and coextruded films typically
100
used in food, medical, and industrial packaging applications.
80

Key Value Highlights of ADCOTE™ 795/796: 60

• Good machinability with 50% application solids 40

• Sustainability and cost saving with 10-15% solvent reductions 20

• Faster line speed on metalized structures
0
• Long pot life with high bond strength and adhesion to key films 35% 40% 50% 60%
• Less solvent retention for final laminates
ADCOTE™ 795/796 Solvent–based Benchmark

Typical Applications for ADCOTE™ 795/796:

Bond Strength
Applications Laminating Structures
Milk powder, Snack food, PET (ink) / AI Foil; Comparative Bond Strength across various structures
Biscuits, Noodles, Salt, Tea, PET (ink) / Met.PET; 600
Candy, Confectionary, BOPP (ink) / Met.BOPP;
Bond Strength, N15mm

500
Cereals packaging etc.   PET (ink) / Met.CPP
400

Typical Physical Properties: 300

Property ADCOTE™ 795 CR 796 Isocynate 200

Polyol 100

Solids (%) 75% 85% 0

PET/PE-40 PET/MBOPP PET/MPET (PET/Foil)/
Viscosity (cps) 1200 +/- 300 cps 345 cps PE-40
Weight/Gallon 10.1 lb (1.21 g/cc) 9.5 lb (1.14 g/cc) ADCOTE™ 795/796 Solvent–based Benchmark

Solvent Ethyl Acetate Ethyl Acetate

Mix Ratio 100 pbw 28pbw
Diluents Urethane Grade Ethyl Urethane Grade Ethyl
Acetate Acetate
Shelf Life 360 days 360 days
*These properties are typical but do not constitute specifications.

Recommended Operating Conditions

Application Method Gravure

Application Cylinder 130-200 line/in (50 – 80 line/cm)
Application Solids 50%
Dry Adhesive Weight 1.5-3.0 lb/ream, (2.4-4.8 gsm)
Dry Web Temperature 150-180° F / 65-82° C
Lamination Temperature 160 – 220° F / 71-104° C
Cure Time 3-5 days at 70° F / 21° C
Cleaning Solvent Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Ethyl Acetate
Freeze/Thaw Stability Protect from freezing
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