Clean Melt

Clean Melt® - High-Performance Adhesives for Better Packaging Clean Melt® Hot Melt Packaging Adhesives deliver a winning combination of high mileage, low maintenance, and enhanced productivity, providing robust adhesion for exceptional value. This adhesive technology provides a user-friendly working environment with consistent light color, odor-free application, resistance to viscosity gain, and precise intermittent (stitch) pattern application, resulting in better-looking packages and reduced downtime. With powerful bonding features, Clean Melt® adhesives adhere to difficult substrates, reduce waste and replacement costs, and are compatible with innovative adhesive application machines, while contributing to a more sustainable and productive operation.

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Clean Melt® PHC 7688

Product Type:Hot Melt Adhesive
Application Area:Cases, Straw Attachment, Cartons, Ream Wrapping
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces:Paper
Features:Low Odor, Wide Temperature Operating Range, Good Adhesion, Long Shelf Life, Cost Effective, Heat Resistance

Clean Melt® PHC 7688 is a hot melt adhesive with multiple benefits, including suitability for use with fast machines, good adhesion on standard packaging, a wide service temperature range, economical use, very good heat stability, and low odor. This product is typically used for bonding paper, cartons, and corrugated boards with conventional surfaces.

Clean Melt® 8262

Product Type:Hot Melt Adhesive
Application Area:Cartons, Trays, Cases, Case Sealing
Features:Low Viscosity, Good Machinability, Fast Setting

Clean Melt® 8262 is a trouble-free hot-melt adhesive known for its excellent performance. It does not produce char and has a low viscosity, making it ideal for machining. This adhesive offers a low total cost of ownership and can be used on regular substrates as well as substrates with high springback. It sets quickly, making it suitable for high-speed production lines. Clean Melt® 8262 is commonly used for case and carton bonding as well as for sealing cases and cartons.

Clean Melt® 503

Product Type:Hot Melt Adhesive
Application Area:Cartons, Bottling
Application Method:Reservoir Pump, Nozzle, Wheel
Features:Good Machinability, Low Odor, Good Thermal Stability, Good Adhesion, High Temperature Resistance

Clean Melt® 503 is a light-colored hot melt adhesive specifically designed for high heat stress applications and hot fill applications. It is also well-suited for use with challenging pre-print surfaces. This adhesive offers several advantages, including low odor, excellent thermal stability, good machining properties, and exceptional high-temperature performance. Additionally, Clean Melt® 503 provides reliable adhesion to difficult pre-print surfaces, making it an ideal choice for demanding adhesive applications.

Clean Melt® 8420 A

Product Type:Hot Melt Adhesive
Application Area:Cartons, Cases
Features:Long Lasting, Good Machinability, Fast Setting, Low Odor, Multi-Substrate Compatibility, Low Stringing, Excellent Substrate Adhesion, High Temperature Resistance

Clean Melt® 8420 A is a general-purpose hot melt adhesive specifically formulated for case and carton applications, utilizing HB Fuller's patented technology. This adhesive offers a unique combination of advantages, including increased mileage, a wide range of temperature resistance, fast setting, low odor, and clean machining properties. It ensures fast setting, providing efficient bonding for various board types. Clean Melt® 8420 A exhibits excellent adhesion properties and maintains its performance across a wide range of service temperatures, making it a reliable choice for diverse packaging needs.

Clean Melt® 8429

Product Type:Hot Melt Adhesive
Application Area:Folding Carton, Cartons
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces:Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Features:Fast Setting, Char-free, High Performance, Good Thermal Stability, Multi-Substrate Compatibility, Wide Temperature Operating Range, Excellent Substrate Adhesion

Clean Melt® 8429 is a high-performance hot melt adhesive known for its clean running and non-charring properties. It offers exceptional heat stability, allowing it to withstand both low and high temperatures when applied to various substrates. With fast setting capabilities, Clean Melt® 8429 ensures efficient bonding for multiple board types. It exhibits excellent adhesion properties, making it suitable for a broad range of board substrates and PET within the packaging industry. This adhesive is designed to perform reliably across a wide service temperature range, including frozen and hot fill applications. Clean Melt® 8429 is an ideal choice for demanding packaging applications where strong adhesion and temperature resistance are required.

Clean Melt® PHC 7250

Product Type:Hot Melt Adhesive
Application Area:Folding Carton, Cartons
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces:Cardboards
Features:Good Machinability, Fast Setting, Char-free, Low Odor, Wide Temperature Operating Range, Good Heat Stability, Low Stringing, Excellent Substrate Adhesion

Clean Melt® PHC 7250 is a fast-setting hot melt adhesive that falls into the "mid-range" category. It is characterized by its very light color and extremely low odor. With a broad service temperature range, this adhesive offers versatile performance. It exhibits excellent heat stability, virtually eliminating char formation, and demonstrates impressive machining properties with minimal stringing and tailing. Clean Melt® PHC 7250 excels in adhesion, particularly with recycled and challenging boards. However, it is important to note that while the adhesive itself will not char, any foreign matter introduced into the pot, such as cardboard fibers or dust, could potentially cause charring. Therefore, maintaining good housekeeping practices is crucial to achieve optimal performance from this product.

Clean Melt® PHC 7275

Product Type:Hot Melt Adhesive
Application Area:Folding Carton, Cartons, Trays, Case Sealing
Features:Excellent Substrate Adhesion, High Temperature Resistance, Freeze Resistant, Fast Setting, Char-free, Good Heat Stability

Clean Melt® PHC 7275 is specifically designed for tray erection, case and carton sealing applications, particularly on surfaces that are difficult to bond or require high temperature resistance. This adhesive exhibits excellent heat stability, effectively eliminating char formation. It offers fast setting capabilities, ensuring efficient bonding. Clean Melt® PHC 7275 excels in adhesion even on challenging boards, providing reliable bonding solutions. Additionally, this adhesive is suitable for freezer conditions on select boards. With its non-charring properties and high heat resistance, Clean Melt® PHC 7275 is an ideal choice for packaging applications that may be stored in hot conditions.

Clean Melt® PHC 9125

Product Type:Hot Melt Adhesive
Application Area:Folding Carton, Hot-Fill Packaging, Cartons, Freezer
Application Method:Nozzle, Reservoir Pump, Wheel
Features:Good Machinability, Char-free, Low Odor, Low Stringing, Long Open Time, Low Temperature Performance, Fast Setting, High Temperature Performance, Good Heat Stability

Clean Melt® PHC 9125 is a medium-fast setting hot melt adhesive that boasts a very light color and extremely low odor. It offers excellent properties for both high and low temperatures. With exceptional heat stability, this adhesive virtually eliminates char formation. It also exhibits impressive machining properties, minimizing stringing and tailing during application. Clean Melt® PHC 9125 is specifically designed for applications requiring a long open time. It is suitable for both freezer and hot fill applications, making it versatile for various packaging needs.

Brand Summary

Identification

Product Type: Hot Melt Adhesive
Technologies: Adhesives & Sealants
Product Families: Bonding Technology
Hot Melt Nonreactive Adhesives,
Hot Melt Reactive Adhesives

Applications & Uses

Markets: Food & Nutrition,
Printing & Packaging
Applications: Packaging
Food & Beverage Packaging
Processing & Packaging
Food & Beverage Packaging
Tapes, Labels & Adhesives
Case & Carton Sealing
Application Area: Bottling,
Cartons,
Case Sealing,
Cases,
Folding Carton,
Freezer,
Hot-Fill Packaging,
Ream Wrapping,
Straw Attachment,
Trays
Application Method: Nozzle,
Reservoir Pump,
Wheel
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Cardboards,
Paper,
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Brand Highlights

Clean Adhesive Technology Features and Benefits: Maintains consistent light color

Odor free

Resists viscosity gain

Performs without stringing and tailing

Resists gel and char

Applies in precise intermittent (stitch) pattern

Enhanced appearance of packages

User-friendly working environment

Consistent application, more mileage

Better looking packages and less downtime for maintenance

Fewer blocked filters and nozzles, less waste and downtime, higher machine efficiency

More mileage and enhanced appearance of packages
High Performance Bonding Features and Benefits: Resists bond failure at either low or high service temperatures

Adheres to many difficult substrates

Bonds with few, precise beads placed

Reduces waste, product returns and replacement costs

Fewer adhesives needed, less downtime for changing adhesives

More mileage and compatibility with innovative adhesive application machines