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TEF 68

Hot Melt adhesive for standard case / carton sealing applications

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7. Carton sealing and closing (154 Kb)
Definitions
Hot MeltAdhesive which is applied at hot temperatures and sets up while cooling
Open timeTime between the moment the adhesive was applied and the moment it has no more tack (end of possible laying the covering)
TackAdhesive power to maintain together 2 materials. Tacky surface means sticky surface.

Uses

TEF 68 is a 100 % solid hot-melt adhesive for case sealing applications. Suitable for standard cases and boxes. Suitable for high-speed packaging lines.

Benefits

Very good wetting properties on standard cardboard
All ingredients are approved under the Federal regulation 175 105 & BGA (for incidental contact of adhesives with food)
Good thermal stability
Very good hot tack
Suitable for application by nozzle (Nordson, Valco, Robatech, etc.)
Suitable for application by wheel (never exceed 180°C)

Properties

Physical:

Aspect: pellets
Colour: yellow
Thermosel Viscosity– spindle 21, 20 rpm at 170°C: 800 - 1150 mPas
Softening point, Ring and Ball: approx. 102-110°C
Open time*: 1 to 2 seconds
Setting time*: approx. 1 to 5 seconds

* Open and setting times are tested according to Bostik internal method. Open and setting times may vary depending on: ambient temperature, temperature of the substrate, adhesive application temperature; coverage; nature and porosity of the substrate.

Shelf life:

2 years in original unopened packaging, stored at ambient temperature. Keep away from humidity.

Application

Application temperature: 160–180°C. Application by nozzle or wheel.

Packaging

Presentation	Bar code	Bostik code
bag - 25 kg	3549210006459	067631